Infamously, finals are the worst time of the semester for all college students; whether it’s staying up until the middle of the night finishing an essay after weeks of procrastination, struggling to balance school and life or crying over extreme stress, finals take an extreme toll on students making mental health more important than ever. […]
Since the dawn of time, women have been expected to act a certain way that only makes us smaller. For example, when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards, everyone thought it was hilarious. When Chappell Roan yelled at the photographer who screamed obscene things at her during the MTV Video Music Awards, […]
Utah Tech University, formerly Dixie State and more, has a troubling past. Since its founding, UT’s associations with the confederacy and racism have created a longstanding controversy that led to the name change. To understand how UT blazed these trails, one must go to the very beginning. 1911-1935 In 1911, Utah Tech was founded as […]
When the live-action “Little Mermaid” was announced, Disney fans were ecstatic; when Halle Bailey was announced to fill the role of Ariel, people were less than pleased. Halle Bailey experienced incredulous hate when this was announced, but the problem wasn’t with her; the problem was with Disney’s use of race-swapping to attempt diversity and inclusivity. […]
A Utah Board of Higher Education member announced Shane B. Smeed as the 19th president of Utah Tech University Feb. 26. After this announcement, Smeed spoke to the audience, and he shared his goals and aspirations for his role at UT. Smeed said, “This is where I will spend the rest of my career, and […]
The presidential search at Utah Tech University has been a multi-step process that includes the current presidential search committee—comprised of 11 members ranging from faculty to community members—narrowing the search down to three finalists. On Feb. 24, forums were held to allow the campus community to meet and ask each candidate questions. Each of the […]
As a college student with a chronic illness, I am bound by the labels society forces upon me. I have endometriosis, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and a multitude of unexplainable symptoms and ailments that have yet to be diagnosed. I don’t broadcast this unless people ask, and I try my hardest to look normal on […]
The Utah Tech University Young Democrats is an activist club that promotes diverse thinking on campus. With over 100 clubs at UT, this club is among the few who are dedicated to politics and advocacy. This club started two years ago and has since hosted events such as presidential debate watch parties, protests and marches, […]
Whether it’s opening a new book, going to a book store or sitting down with a cup of tea after a long day, reading a physical book is more than just reading; it’s the feel and smell of the book that makes it an incredible experience. With the ever-looming threat of censorship and book banning, […]
When the lawsuit against Utah Tech University administrators was released to the public, students, faculty and staff experienced a multiplicity of events. This 42-page lawsuit named 13 administrative faculty and staff, as well as the Utah Board of Higher Education, the Utah System of Higher Education, Utah Tech University and the Office of the Commissioner of Higher […]