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

Posted on: 07 Sep 2025

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

Posted on: 28 Aug 2025

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 […]