UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | May 19, 2024

Author: Lexy Borgogno

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‘The Abstract Impulse’ displays artwork, collaboration at Sears Art Museum

The Sears Art Museum located in the Dolores Eccles building is presenting “The Abstract Impulse.” The art exhibit features nearly 90 art pieces consisting of about 20 on loan from regional artists and about 70 from the museum’s collection.  The four regional artists that lent pieces include: James Peck, Sears Art Museum director and curator, […]

OPINION | Utah fashion trends are real—but so are trends everywhere else 

From curled hair with straight ends to a mandatory Stanley in hand, Utah fashion never ceases to be a trend.  It’s funny to me that Utah fashion has an emphasis when everywhere else in the world has its own fashion. Think about California vs. New York. They have their own fashion styles too. New York […]

Professor Dave Syndergaard inspires students to learn through his passion for astronomy

Utah Tech University professor has an out of this world passion for science and shoots for the moon when instructing his classes. David Syndergaard, a professor of physics at Utah Tech, currently teaches astronomy, a physics lab and a physics class. His love for science isn’t a recently found hobby. Rather, it has been with […]

OPINION | The message of ‘Barbie’ emphasizes women—not toys

The movie “Barbie” was entertaining and heartfelt, but that doesn’t mean society needs more movies about toys. With the release of “Barbie,” Mattel and other toy brands are creating their own toy cinematic universe.  This includes the announcing and casting of films about American Girl Doll, Polly Pocket, Hot Wheels, Barney, Magic 8 Ball and […]

Women’s club volleyball raises money to travel to tournament

Utah Tech University’s women’s volleyball club hosted its first fundraiser – which was a spike in success. The sand volleyball fundraiser held April 15 was hosted to raise money for the women’s club to compete in a tournament in Grand Junction, Colorado.  Club president Hanna Gates, a junior radiology major from Wayne County said: “The […]

Kelsea Ballerini announced as the artist for the annual Fourth of July concert in St. George

One of this year’s Country Music Television Awards hosts – Kelsea Ballerini – is set to take the stage for St. George’s annual Fourth of July concert.  With three grammy nominations, Ballerini is the first woman country artist to perform at the Fourth of July concert.  Megan Church, director of university events and promotions in […]

OPINION | Why country music deserves a spot on your playlist

We’ve all heard people say, “I listen to any kind of music except country.” But, why is that? Now I’m not saying country music should be at the top of everyone’s list. What I am saying is please give it a try. While I understand most of today’s country music doesn’t sound like country music, […]

The Utah Tech dance department presents its spring Dance in Concert showcase

Participants in Utah Tech University’s Dance in Concert share their burning up the dance floor preparation for the event and their love for dance.  Dance in Concert consists of Utah Tech’s dance department students who auditioned to be part of the event. The dance and theater departments work together to produce the show.  Sara Gallo, […]

OPINION | Sexual assault awareness month needs to emphasize on available resources

Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, is about providing knowledge of where to turn to for help to aid survivors of sexual assault and other violence.  It is vital that Sexual Assault Awareness Month has an emphasis on resource centers and information on where to get help because if that’s not the case, the opportunity […]