UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | May 09, 2024

Author: Benjamin Dawson

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OPINION | Robert Kennedy Jr. can be the solution to the two-party problem

Many are skeptical of any third-party candidate because of the age-old mantra that a vote for a third-party candidate is a wasted vote, but that does not have to be the case.  Nowhere in the constitution, or any other foundational document to this country, does it state that our democracy must only be run through […]

Setting the pace: Parish breaks records on track, excels in academics

Ashlyn Parish engraved her name into the Utah Tech University record books by setting a new school record. Parish, a sophomore recreation and sports management major from Fort Worth, Texas, set a school record in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 13.89 seconds. That time is not only a school record but a personal […]

Trailblazers secure victory in final game of series against UTRGV

Utah Tech University avoided being swept in their three-game series with a comeback win in the final game against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The outcome of all three games of the series, which stretched from March 28-30, was effectively decided by one inning in each respective game.  In the first game, it […]

OPINION | March Madness’ unpredictability is all part of the fun

March is one of the best times of the year in the sports world solely because of March Madness.  March Madness is not only a sporting event; it is also a cultural phenomenon that captures the attention of millions across the entire United States every year. It is fun to fill out a bracket every […]

WAC tournament loss ends the Trailblazers’ season

The Utah Tech University women’s basketball team wrapped up the final chapter of their journey this season with a loss in the quarterfinals of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament. The Trailblazers had an 18-14 record this season, and they were able to make it to their second consecutive WAC conference tournament.  The team set themselves […]

Trailblazers one step closer to WAC tournament after win against UTRGV

The Utah Tech University women’s basketball had a statement win of 81-55 against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley March 7. The Trailblazers tied a WAC conference record for the second most 3-point shots made in a conference game with 18 made 3-pointers in their win against UTRGV.  Maddie Warren, a redshirt sophomore secondary […]

Student body candidates share perspectives during debate

“The future belongs to those who give the next generation reason for hope,” Pierre Teilhard de Chardin said. Each candidate running in this year’s election is running with a specific impact they will make on the next generation of Utah Tech University students. The candidates running for student body president include: The candidates running for […]

OPINION | Sappy sports movies help us believe the impossible

In sports movies, underdogs defy the odds and emotions hit the audience harder than a knockout punch. It is impossible not to love sports movies even though they are sappy. Cheesy and predictable sports movies lie to us and have lackluster plots, but I love them despite this. There are two reasons it is impossible […]

Trailblazers fall short in basketball battle against Texans

Utah Tech University’s attempted comeback was not enough against Tarleton State University Feb. 29, impacting the men’s basketball teams’ hopes of making it to the Western Athletic Conference tournament. Tarleton started the game on a 17-2 run in the opening five minutes of the game. Utah Tech started the game with several turnovers and missed […]