UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | April 02, 2026

Author: Lexy Borgogno

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OPINION | Everyone should take a self-defense class, not for the obvious reasons

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 […]

Here’s what 10-years of ‘university’ status looks like at Utah Tech

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 […]

Utah Tech women’s track prepares for WAC championship

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 […]

Utah Tech women’s basketball stopped by against second-ranked team in WAC

Utah Tech women’s basketball team lost 56-72 against Stephen F. Austin State University Feb. 16 in the Burns Arena.  The women appeared on the court in their pink jerseys as SFA started off with possession of the ball. The Trailblazers soon received the ball and the switching of possession between and SFA began.  Emily Isaacson, […]

Utah Tech women’s golf takes third at invitational despite weather conditions

Utah Tech University’s women’s golf team placed third in the Utah Tech Cafe Zupas Trailblazer Invitational at Green Springs Golf Course in Washington Feb. 14.  It was Utah Tech’s first Division I event they hosted where nine schools competed in the tournament including Weber State and Utah Valley University. Other schools include California Baptist University, […]

Breaking stereotypes, bringing awareness is what The Vagina Project is all about

The Vagina Project – the multidisciplinary event that addresses issues under the topics of gender, sexuality and mental health – is for students as well as members of the community.  The project is based on The Vagina Monologues, a movement that has been around since the late ‘90s. It originated as a play, and now […]

SPORTS OPINION | Super Bowl ads, halftime show are the real MVPs

The main reason people watch the Super Bowl is, undeniably, for the pump-up halftime show and eye-catching commercials.  I have watched the Super Bowl every year since I was born. Most years, I was at my grandma’s house where she threw a giant party. Personally I never enjoyed watching the Super Bowl. Rather, I enjoy […]

How recently signed SB16 is affecting LGBTQ+ college students

Governor Spencer Cox signed State Bill 16 Jan. 28, which bans transgender surgeries and hormone blockers for minors in Utah.  Hormone blockers, also known as puberty blockers, delay the physical changes that don’t align with one’s gender identity. Utah senate voted 20-8 on the bill.  Sarah Ostler, LGBTQ+ student organization president, a sophomore psychology major […]

OPINION | The Pixar Theory is on the mark

Many of us have grown up watching and loving Disney and Pixar movies because they were a source of comfort for all of us as children. What if all Pixar movies are set in the same universe and are all connected to each other? It’s called the Pixar Theory. It was first introduced by writer, […]

Dixie’s Got Talent 2023: And the winner is…

Dixie’s Got Talent announces its winners and runners-up for the 13th consecutive year.  The adult winner is Kivrin Glassco, a freshman general studies major from Woods Cross. The adult runner-up is Locklin Hammett, a sophomore communication studies major from St. George. The youth winner is Bryce Christiansen from St. George, and the youth runner-up is […]