Many students dream of moving to college and gaining independence. What is often overlooked is how involved parents may try to remain. We love our parents, but we need space to grow. Parents often keep a tight grip for as long as they can because they do not want to let their babies go. Students […]
Generation Z’s attention span — wait, what was I saying again? Members of Gen Z are often described as having short attention spans, and I see that stereotype play out in my daily life. As a member of Gen Z, I struggle daily to focus on tasks, complete homework and even listen during conversations. My attention […]
Utah Tech University’s Institute of Politics hosted ICE — A Community Conversation Feb. 17 in the Holland Centennial Commons Library, welcoming students and community members to discuss immigration policy, enforcement and the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. IOP invited four panelists — two Republicans and two Democrats — to speak at the event. The Republican panelists were […]
Utah Tech University is ranked among the top 40 safest schools in the United States and No. 11 in Utah. The university conducted campus safety surveys to measure how students feel on campus. The results showed students feel safe on campus, said Wes LiCalzi, chief police of the Utah Tech Police Department. The data also showed that the campus crime […]
Pop music, loud chatter and disco lights filled the room as students gathered for a Dress as Your Type bingo night Feb 5. The Bingo Club hosts biweekly events for students to socialize and win prizes. In honor of Valentine’s Day, the club organized a themed bingo night featuring prizes such as chocolates, stuffed animals and a LEGO set. […]
St. George Running Center hosted its fifth annual Galentine’s Night, bringing community members together for an evening featuring prizes, local vendors and socializing. Store owner Kendra Hooper said she created the event as a way to give back to women in the community and provide a welcoming space to connect. The event was hosted Feb. 7 […]
Parking availability is a frequent topic for Utah Tech University students, and a new policy at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Institute of Religion parking lot has drawn attention from students. Students have recently received flyers placed on their cars stating that parking in the Institute lot now requires a permit. The […]
One Direction stole my heart in 2010. As a “Directioner,” I became a die-hard fan. But one thing still remains: How are we only “Half a Heart” without them? One Direction was formed on the British television show “X-Factor” in 2010. The band’s members were: The group set records with its debut album in 2011, an outcome […]
Watching Demogorgons, children riding bikes and listening to 1980s music on my screen has been a constant for the past decade. The long awaited “Stranger Things” finale left me on the edge of my seat — still wanting more. The seasons became markers in my life. Watching the characters grow up while growing up alongside them made the […]
The Atwood Innovation Plaza Makerspace has become a hub for sparking creativity. From LED lamps to homemade shirts, creativity doesn’t stay on paper — ideas are brought to life through hands-on workshops. The Atwood Makerspace provides a place for the St. George community and Utah Tech students to learn how to create a variety of projects. […]