UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | March 29, 2024

Author: Joe Boyle

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OPINION | Justice for Bobby from ‘Queer Eye’

Bobby Berk’s contribution to the hit show “Queer Eye” causes the other members to pale in comparison, but he gets by far the least recognition and screen time.   “Queer Eye” is a home and lifestyle makeover series on Netflix. The “Fab Five”, consisting of Tan France, Bobby Burk, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown, and Antoni […]

It’s raining, it’s pouring, the temperature is soaring

Numbers show a strong monsoon season for St. George but not enough of an outlier to cause any concern of extreme damages.  Numbers tracked by the National Information System show a significant climb in precipitation in the St. George area. Multiple storms brought in around two inches of rain.  According to the gages tracking these […]

With its new name, the Center for Inclusion and Belonging is accommodating to all

With not only a new name but also a reinstated mission, the Center for Inclusion and Belonging has become a safe place for everyone. Located on the first floor of the Browning building, the Center for Inclusion and Belonging (CIB), formally known as the Multicultural and Inclusion Center, looks to be an inclusive space for […]

Utah Tech’s annual Foam Dance sparked mixed emotions and gossip

Due to weather concerns, the 2022 Utah Tech University Foam Dance was cut short, but many students question the true reason for the early stoppage. According to the Utah Tech Student Association, the dance brought in near record-breaking numbers for non-sporting events held by universities in Utah. More than 4,000 tickets were sold, which encompasses […]

OPINION | Luxury and woeful bathrooms at Dixie State University

A combination of privacy and relative cleanliness makes the bathroom on the first floor of the Browning Learning Resource Center the best men’s bathroom on campus. Few things on this earth can offer the solitude and peace that a bathroom can. Humans are in their most vulnerable state while using the bathroom. Finding one as […]

OPINION | The Academy Awards reaction to Will Smith’s slap is too little too late

It would be hypocritical for the academy to take away Will Smith’s Oscar after they intentionally benefited greatly from the incident.  The 2022 Oscars produced yet another example of how absurd the world of celebrity culture is. Acclaimed comedian Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s, wife of Will Smith, recent hair loss. […]

SPORTS OPINION | March Madness

The 2022 March Madness tournament has been… well, madness.  March Madness is the official tournament to decide the NCAA men’s basketball national champion. Fittingly named, the single-elimination tournament style consistently produces some of the most iconic moments in sports history. I know I’m not alone in the world of sports fanatics when I say there is […]

OPINION | Should student-athletes be paid?

With the amount of money student-athletes bring in for universities, the fact they don’t get paid is borderline criminal-like.  By definition, a student-athlete is a part-time or full-time student at the university that also participates in the competitive athletic programs offered by the school. Student-athletes are usually required to attend nearly 20 hours of practice […]