UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | November 17, 2025

Author: Mackenzie Robb

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Utah Tech students prepare for finals with study tips, campus resources

With finals approaching, some Utah Tech students are hitting the books, reserving study rooms and finding strategies to stay productive through the stress. Study rooms There are options on campus to study. The Holland Centennial Commons is full of resources and study spots. You are able to reserve a room for any time you need. […]

Eight years in the making: Utah Tech professor premieres original play ‘Gingerbread’

This season, a musical that has been in the works for eight years will premiere at Utah Tech University. Melissa Walker Glenn, associate professor of music, has created her own original musical inspired by “Hansel and Gretel” called “Gingerbread.” Alongside John Bell, a colleague of Glenn’s from Brigham Young University—Hawaii, the pair discussed the idea […]

OPINION | A grocery store on campus should not break the bank

Having a corner store right inside your dorm building might sound like a dream come true, but looking at the prices makes it feel like a nightmare. The Campus Corner Market, built inside Campus View III, is priced the same as Harmons through Associated Foods, which for the average college student, is beyond their budget. […]

Utah Tech integrates artificial intelligence into spring semester classes

At Utah Tech University, new courses will be teaching students how to use artificial intelligence as a tool to improve their skills. As AI becomes more integrated into modern technology, we see colleges nationwide finding ways to adapt and prepare students. At Utah Tech, professors in their classes are teaching students to enhance their skills […]

Ballots are being sent to Utah Tech students for proposed I-15 sound wall

Students near Interstate 15 have the chance to vote on whether a sound wall should be built to reduce noise from the freeway. The project will move forward only if 75% of voters vote yes to its build. The Utah Department of Transportation has proposed creating a sound wall on I-15 between exits six and […]

Historical composition ‘Crossing Open Ground’ coming to St. George

A musical recreation of nature sounds by instruments and movements of a band, a performance that has only been performed by Julliard, is coming to town. Utah Tech University’s Symphonic Band and Percussion Ensemble will be performing “Crossing Open Ground” composed by John Luther Adams Oct. 25. The performance will be at 11 a.m. and […]

Ways to fit exercise into a busy college schedule

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 […]

OPINION | Keep the pumpkin patches for kids, haunted houses need to be scarier

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 […]

OPINION | Turning your kids into content isn’t parenting — it’s exploitation

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 […]