UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | October 03, 2025

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Self-defense training aims to empower Utah Tech students, faculty, staff

The Utah Tech University Police Department is offering a free self-defense program aimed at equipping students, faculty and staff with life-saving skills that extend beyond campus.  The program, held Oct. 2 begins with lessons on awareness, prevention and risk reduction before moving into hands-on practice. The course also provides practical physical defense techniques designed for […]

Utah campuses begin first semester under open carry law

Utah enacted a law May 7 allowing concealed-permit holders to openly carry firearms on public college campuses, drawing debate over safety and constitutional rights. Before May 7, Utah law required firearms on public campuses to remain concealed, even with a permit. Now, adults 18 and older may also carry openly. This fall marks the first […]

OPINION | ‘Superman’ marks turning point for DC films

Few films capture the feeling that we can achieve anything, but the summer blockbuster “Superman” did just that. James Gunn, David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult posted artwork to reveal “Man of Tomorrow” will be coming out July 9, 2027. “Superman” left the audience with the sense that everything would work out. Personally, I have never […]

Three years after name change, Utah Tech still uses ‘Dixie’ in traditions

Utah Tech University’s new name and polytechnic mission emphasize growth, but the continued use of “Dixie” raises questions about how far the university has moved forward. Utah Tech took a vote to remove the term Dixie from the university’s name. This was due to the term being associated with the Confederacy, white supremacy. In 2021, the […]

OPINION | Why Stephen Colbert’s cancellation, PBS cuts threaten the First Amendment

Some of the strongest voices in the media are being taken away. Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” was canceled, and PBS and NPR were defunded. Is this a coincidence or a way of silencing public voices? The question isn’t whether the media is changing, but who are the ones being left behind.  The First Amendment […]