Jim Haendiges, associate professor of English at Utah Tech University, dives into his passions for music, writing and encouraging students through his own experiences. Haendiges grew up in Whittier, California, and as a little kid, he discovered he enjoyed writing and storytelling. “I’m the youngest of four, and the youngest of any group gets a […]
A shooting at The Covenant School, a private Christian elementary, in Nashville, Tennessee, left many feeling devastated and scared. During the morning of March 27, a 28-year-old former student at The Covenant School, Audrey Hale, shot and killed three children and three adults. Hale was also shot and killed by police on the second floor […]
The service opportunities in St. George are endless – from volunteering at animal shelters to helping at the Children’s museum – students have a plethora of options. The service section under Utah Tech University’s Student Involvement and Leadership webpage says the service branch of Utah Tech Student Association provides opportunities to serve on campus and […]
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, representatives in each state of the country were allowed to decide the legality of abortion care – Utah has taken a step in the wrong direction. The choice officials have made to ban abortion clinics is a terrible decision because it will only hurt those […]
Utah Tech University freshman Peyton Hall tragically passed away Dec. 4 from falling off the fifth story balcony at Campus View Suites II, and the investigation is still continuing. Ongoing investigation Seth Gubler, executive director of auxiliaries and director of housing, was able to answer a few questions in the midst of the ongoing investigation. […]
Utah Tech University swim record-breaker Ally Boynton has beaten the odds of health complications all while having a positive outlook. Ally Boynton, a sophomore exercise science major from Woods Cross, has had a love of swimming since she was 11 years old. “I started the year the Olympics [were happening],” Boynton said. “I was watching […]
Not all college students spend spring break on a tropical island laying on the beach all day. It’s not realistic for most of us. Here are some realistic yet still fun spring break ideas whether you’re staying in St. George or going back to your hometown. Movie marathon or read a book While these two […]
Many people have heard of the saying: “knowledge is power.” When it comes to protecting one’s self, having self-defense knowledge is no different – and not just for the reasons one would typically think. Self-defense classes are immensely beneficial and could even be the difference between life or death. Not only are self-defense classes beneficial […]
Utah Tech University is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of becoming a university this month. On Utah Tech’s instagram page, a video was released listing events since attaining university status. According to Utah Tech’s website, bachelor’s degrees were introduced to the school’s curriculum in the late ’90s. University status ensured the growth and expansion of opportunities […]
The Western Athletic Conference championship for men and women indoor track and field is Feb. 24-25 in Spokane, Washington. The championship will take place at The Podium located in the North Bank area of Riverfront Park, right next to Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena and the Spokane Convention Center. The Utah Tech women’s track team will […]
