UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | December 01, 2024

Author: Laura McClure

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OPINION | Don’t let others do your thinking for you

The definition of the word “opinion” is a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. Do you remember a time when you went on social media and saw some trend or idea that made you change your mind about the topic at hand? This is becoming more and more […]

OPINION | Chasing a new passion: why running is remarkable

My brain has never been so calm and quiet. The music in my ears is a second thought to my paced breathing. My feet beneath my body pushes me off the paved road over and over again as my thighs burn with effort. Each part of my body is working in tandem to get me […]

Essential midterm survival guide for focus, health, motivation

“I can’t do it.”  “I’m going to drop out.”  “I feel so lost.” “I’m so confused.” These are all things that college students tend to say when they are stressed and overwhelmed, especially around midterms.  Midterms are intimidating, especially for students who are new to college. The pressure of having big tests in the middle […]

OPINION | Freshman 15 saying needs to be banished

There is so much more to college life than worrying about your weight, especially as a freshman. College is a time when most people are hyper-focused on themselves, specifically with how they look. That’s not me saying that college students are selfish or self-absorbed, I say it because college is a time to start your […]

How campus police are prepared for the chance of a shooting

On Sept. 4, 2024, there was a school shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, where four people were killed, leading to more fear and worry for students, parents, faculty and staff at schools across the United States. Two students, 14 years of age, and two teachers were killed. Eight more students and one […]

New film class reveals secrets behind viral hits

Utah Tech University is now offering a class where students have the chance to monetize and potentially get money from posting content. This is the new film virality lab, called Seminar in Digital Film; a competition style class that gives students the chance to get a feel for how the real world works, especially in […]

OPINION | Top five books to you need to read as a new reader

“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island,” Walt Disney said. Books are some of the most valuable things in the world to me. For over 21 years, they have been both an escape in times when I’ve been at my lowest, and a place I can transport […]

Goodbye EBSCO, hello ProQuest Central

Elton B. Stephens Company is a collection of nearly 400 databases that a majority of students use in order to find credible information and sources for assignments and papers. Nearly two-thirds of college students use this source every year.  This company has databases that range from e-books to e-journals. In 2018, about 650,000 students in […]

Car Club at Utah Tech aspires to unite community with passion for cars

The roar of engines and the cheers of encouragement from others sound out through the parking lot.  Once a month in the Karl Brooks Field parking lot at Utah Tech University, the Car Cub meets up to show off cars worth millions of dollars. Southern Utah has a reputation for having a car culture. Meg […]