UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | April 29, 2026

Author: Laura McClure

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‘Sound of Freedom’ controversy brings to light reality of human trafficking

In 2021 there were 27.6 million globally reported cases of human trafficking. Out of those cases, only about 2% of child human trafficking children are recovered. An estimated 41% of child trafficking is initiated by family members and caregivers.  The top 5 states with the highest child trafficking cases include: The movie “Sound of Freedom” was […]

OPINION | The global advantage: how study abroad can enhance your learning

Imagine walking around a city and hearing music that is local to Scotland or sitting down for a yummy cup of coffee at a cafe in Italy. Even better, imagine getting college credit for it. The three different study abroad programs offered at Utah Tech University vary from a 10-day trip to a full year […]

Master the art of selling your housing lease with these tips and tricks

If you needed to move back home, received an amazing opportunity elsewhere or even experienced the worst roommates possible, would you know how to sell your housing lease? There is a long road ahead of you, especially if you need to get out of your lease in the middle of the lease period. That is […]

New Campus View Suites III brings lack of parking to light

Utah Tech University is one of the many schools across America that have continuing parking problems. Depending on the time of day, almost all six campus parking lots get very full. Finding a parking spot can be competitive and hard to do, and most students will spend a long time circling parking lots on campus […]

Choosing your college major: how to navigate choices, advisers, finding your path

If you have many passions and interests, choosing one to major in can be difficult. Considering how many majors and careers there are in the world, choosing just one to get your degree in may be scary and intimidating because of the fear of the unknown. Around 36% of females and 30% of males, whose […]

OPINION | Are these trending books worth the read?

Readers use reading as a way to escape reality and jump into an entirely different world.  Sometimes the real world can be a lot to handle. I use it as an escape for that reason—our everyday lives can be overwhelming, and finding another world to jump into and explore is a fun way to take […]

American Sign Language Club helps bring awareness to deaf community on campus

Babies as young as 6 months old learn how to sign short signs such as “milk” and “more.” As college students, the ability to absorb and learn more signs is immeasurable.  Over 150 students are signed up to receive updates about the American Sign Language Club at Utah Tech University. The club leaders support its […]

St. George car accidents call drivers and pedestrians to be more careful

Within two days of each other, a brother and sister were struck and killed by vehicles on the same North Bluff Street crosswalk. Sources say one of the drivers who was involved in the sister’s crash had cocaine in her system and thought that “driving a short distance might be OK.” Sydney Burnett, a local […]