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 […]
When paying for streaming services, you expect them to be ad-free, as that’s their big appeal. Now they are just taking your money and turning into cable television. Ads are cutting into the middle of important scenes, breaking the immersive experience of shows and movies. For some, it feels no different than using cable. I […]
The Residence Hall Association, created five years ago and revived last spring, is redefining dorm life by helping students build community and connection on campus. “We’re trying to build a culture where students can feel like they can go out on a Tuesday or Friday night and there is going to be something out there […]
Utah Tech University will officially be part of the Big Sky Conference summer 2026 — with the exception of baseball and men’s soccer — leaving the Western Athletic Conference after being members for four years. The Big Sky includes 11 schools across the western United States, with schools like Northern Arizona University and Montana State University. […]