Author: Ives Hong
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OPINION | Blue Origin’s all-women flight was less about space, more about spectacle
On April 14, pop star Katy Perry, TV personality Gayle King, aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe, social activist Amanda Nguyen, producer Kerianne Flynn, journalist Lauren Sánchez—who happens to be the fiancé to the CEO of Blue Origins, Jeff Bezos—were launched into space as the crew of the New Shepard rocket’s 31st mission and was dubbed the […]
Ninth annual Trailblazer Symposium celebrates new research at Utah Tech
The ninth annual Trailblazer Symposium hosted by the Utah Tech University Research Office celebrates research efforts across campus with the involvement of students, faculty, alumni and community members. It is a space where all can disseminate research projects, learn from other researchers to harness and practice public speaking skills, and make meaningful connections in the […]
Utah Tech’s Trailblazer Queen 2025 Pageant
Asking Utah Tech seniors what advice they’d give themselves
HB 261 lingering impact: BSU faces challenges
After the passing of Utah HB 261 in January of 2024, many diversity-based clubs on campus felt the weight of anti-DEI practices as well as issues involving events, representation and community, including the Black Student Union. BSU is a cultural club on campus that aims to cultivate and promote inclusion and cultural awareness pertaining to […]
Fire and Ice Gala helps students financially
Utah Tech University celebrated the 21st annual Fire and Ice Gala March 21, an initiative that brought the community on campus to raise funding for scholarships and resources. With the sponsorship of companies like Dixie Power, Shae Financial and more, the Fire and Ice Gala was a premier black tie event. Attendees could choose to […]
City of St. George issues apology to Southern Utah Drag Stars after First Amendment lawsuit
The city of St. George issued an apology to Southern Utah Drag Stars Feb. 7, noting the resolution of a years-long lawsuit. In March of 2023, Southern Utah Drag Stars applied for and was approved for a permit to hold a family-friendly drag show at a private establishment, the now closed Cafe Elevato. Just days […]
Game day guide: Trailblazers’ weekly rundown
‘Tis was a week of highs and lows for Utah Tech University athletics. While women’s golf marked their program’s best performance, the men’s basketball team’s losing streak continued against Abilene Christian University. Women’s golf Utah Tech women’s golf team started off the spring 2025 season honored as the runner-up at the Utah Valley University-hosted Wigwam […]
Lin’s Grocery Store donation fuels Blazer Food Pantry’s success
In December 2024, Lin’s Grocery Store donated $20,000 worth of products to Utah Tech University’s Blazer Food Pantry, located at the Browning Learning Center. Donations included non-perishable food and hygiene products. The assistant vice president and dean of students, Ali Threet, saw increasing costs for housing, food, transportation, tuition and fees. In order to relieve […]