College life can feel non-stop, but finding ways to stay active — whether it is a walk between classes or a workout at the HPC — can help students stay healthy and better manage the stress that college brings. Motivation Motivation plays a big part in fitness, so having a “why” can help you push through. Whether […]
Haunted houses pop up every October with their usual jump scares and chainsaw clowns, but it’s time they turn the fear factor up. Haunted houses are what give fall its spooky feeling — the dark, eerie hallways, creepy music, a slight chill in the air and the frightening sight of gory characters add to the […]
Turning kids into online moneymakers isn’t harmless fun: it’s exploitation. My issue with family vloggers is that they are doing it for the wrong reasons. At-home family videos are cute and memorable, but purposely using your child to make money is wrong. What is worse is forcing children to participate even after they’ve said they […]
The Huntsman World Senior Games returns to St. George in October, bringing around 12,000 senior athletes and millions of dollars to the community over a two-week period. The event consists of 40 sports, including rowing, square dance, horseshoes and more. The two-week-long showcase is one of the largest events held for athletes 50 years and […]
The intramural program, once a place where students could stay active and connect with peers, is now struggling to keep participants involved. The program is offered to all students, with a variety of sports including flag football, sand volleyball and basketball. Participating in the program gives students the opportunity to play the sports they used […]
Since 1960, the Santa Clara community has gathered for Swiss Days, a three-day celebration of heritage, food and community spirit. The purpose of this annual event is to celebrate Swiss heritage and the pioneers who settled in Santa Clara in 1861. “I remember going to this event as a kid, and now coming back it […]
On Sept. 24, excitement buzzed as students, faculty and community members gathered for the unveiling of five new statues in the statue garden. The unveiling was hosted on Constitution Day and during Dixie Days, celebrations that follow freedom, courage and leadership — these values reflected in the figures honored in the garden. Utah Tech University […]
Dutch Bros Coffee’s new food sparked plenty of excitement, but after trying it, I would tell them to stick to the drinks. Dutch Bros is a well-known chain that offers a variety of customizable drinks from coffee to energy drinks. The food menu originally had muffin tops. The food menu has recently expanded. Some of […]
From blindfolded piano to hip-hop dancing, local performers of all ages took the stage at the annual Dixie’s Got Talent. Dixie’s Got Talent is a fundraiser for scholarships for students. The program started in 2011 and became a community event. “We are changing lives one scholarship at a time,” said Del Beatty, vice president of […]
For members of Kappa Sigma, fraternity life isn’t about parties — it’s about leadership and service throughout St. George. The Kappa Sigma fraternity, unaffiliated with Utah Tech University, has recently appeared on campus. The members must keep school activities separate from the fraternity. They are allowed to attend events as students, but not as representatives of […]