Utah Tech University changed its name to move forward. But each spring, one of the university’s most celebrated traditions still reflects the past it tried to leave behind. I have always enjoyed the events I have attended at Utah Tech. However, when it comes to traditional events such as D-Week, I find myself questioning whether […]
The city of St. George is considering adding more flashing crosswalks as traffic deaths rise and police report more pedestrians crossing unsafely or ignoring oncoming vehicles. Just last week in St. George, there were a total of 42 crashes that occurred, some due to distracted driving. This time of year, St. George becomes busier due […]
As spring turns into summer, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” by Harry Styles feels like the kind of album you play with the windows down and nowhere to be. Styles released his fourth album March 6, and fans were more than ready. I found myself refreshing Apple Music until the album finally appeared, and […]
Outrage has become entertainment, and we’re rewarding it with every scroll. When the term rage bait first gained popularity on social media, it was more humorous than harmful. It was often used ironically — creators would exaggerate minor opinions or make obviously unserious takes just to spark playful reactions. For example, people would send funny […]
College classrooms are often seen as places of shared learning, but students and professors frequently experience them differently. At Utah Tech University, more than 13,000 students attend classes with an average student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1, meaning a single professor may be responsible for dozens of students at a time. Misunderstandings between students and professors are […]
Words typed behind a screen don’t feel real to the person writing them — but they are painfully real to the person reading them. Cyberbullying isn’t harmless, and pretending it is has consequences. Cyberbullying is at an all time high, and people need to learn how their harmful words affect people. If you don’t think cyberbullying […]
Some college students struggle to balance academics and romantic relationships, but experts say communication and boundaries are key to healthy partnerships. James Stein, a professor of communication, said students in Utah face unique relationship challenges shaped by the state’s shared religious culture. “I think one of the biggest challenges students face especially here [at Utah […]
Everything is political, and ignoring it won’t protect you — it only guarantees other people will decide your future. If you think politics don’t affect you, then you couldn’t be more wrong. Politics is everywhere in our everyday life, from what we wear to what we eat. It all leads back to politics. I want everyone around me […]
I’m just going to say it: Mr. Fantasy is the most entertaining thing to happen in celebrity culture for months, and KJ Apa deserves an award for his commitment to this bit. If you haven’t been chronically online the last few months, you may have missed a rising star: Mr. Fantasy. On Aug. 19, Mr. […]