UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | May 05, 2024

Author: Grace Kazmierski

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OPINION | From admiration to obsession: the dangerous reality of stan culture

If you’ve spent enough time on social media, you have probably encountered a Swiftie or the Barbz, the fan groups of Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj. These fans bond over their shared love of musical artists, which is a fun and exciting part of our culture. But there is a dark underside to fan culture […]

Pasefika Student Union represents at dance showcase

The Utah Tech University Pasefika Student Union will be participating in the annual Utah Pasefika Intercollegiate Showcase, a celebration of tradition, culture and shared identity. The showcase unites Pasefika students from across Utah to gather and display Pacific Islander culture through dance and song. It is hosted by Utah Valley University and will include performances […]

OPINION | The reality of living with a disability, what we should do about it

It’s so easy to take the things that come naturally for granted. Those things like the feeling of running down the beach on a hot summer’s day or going on spontaneous late-night adventures with your friends. For those who live with disabilities, these are things that they might never get to experience. Our world is […]

Meet the student body election candidates, see their visions for a better future

With pens poised and podiums waiting, the candidates for this year’s student body government elections have begun their campaigns, carrying their hopes and aspirations for the future of Utah Tech University. The upcoming election includes voting for the 2024-2025 student body president, vice president of academics and vice president of clubs and organizations. Two candidates […]

Fashion Club empowers students to embrace style sustainably beyond the runway

Beyond the runway, the Fashion Club is fighting for a sustainable future by spreading awareness on ways students can build an eco-friendly, stylish wardrobe. Aubrey Richardson, a freshman biology major from Louisville, Kentucky, decided to start the club with her friends at the beginning of this school year. She is now serving as the club’s […]

OPINION | The top 5 commercials to air during Super Bowl LVIII

Aside from the game and iconic halftime shows, the commercials are one of the most beloved parts of every year’s Super Bowl. Companies pay millions for a slot in the most-watched broadcast of the year. Needless to say, these corporations bring their A-game to the stage, but some do it better than others.  This year, […]

The Vagina Project: how Barbie, gender, sexuality topics embody ‘We All Matter’

Attendees danced the night away at this year’s Vagina Project, which brought students together to celebrate gender and identity through its theme of “We All Matter.” Hosted by Utah Tech University’s social and behavioral sciences department, The Vagina Project is a multidisciplinary event that highlights issues related to sexuality and mental health. The event took […]

Your vote matters: why students should register to vote

President Thomas Jefferson once said: “We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” What happens on election day affects every part of our lives, from the taxes we pay to how they are spent. As students who attend a government-funded university, it can mean even […]

Dixie’s Got Talent brings new excitement, talent to stage

If you’ve ever wanted to be in the audience of the hit competition “America’s Got Talent,” then you’ll want to attend this year’s local spinoff of the show. Even better, you could play a role in deciding the winner. This year marks the 13th annual Dixie’s Got Talent competition, a display of performers and entertainers […]

Utah Tech witnesses new faces with recent shifts in administration

The beginning of the spring 2024 semester brings some notable changes made to the Utah Tech University administration.  As of Jan. 5, President Richard “Biff” Williams’ decade-long service as president of Utah Tech has come to an end. Chief of Police Ron Bridge and Director of University Events Megan Church have also stepped down from […]