The day after the Trailblazer Queen pageant, the Utah Tech University Student Association announced there had been a miscalculation with the scores of the crowned winners. This miscalculation resulted in a mistake with the announced Trailblazer Queen. On the original day of Trailblazer Queen, April 9, UTSA, Trailblazer Queen and Utah Tech University posted on […]
Southern Utah University went on lockdown last Thursday due to an active shooter threat. SUU was in lockdown for three hours, which got me thinking about safety on our campus. There are many current safety procedures in place to keep our campus safe, but these procedures need to be updated often, and many students don’t […]
Almost two hours before Live and Local started, students were seen already waiting in line. Students were taking selfies and watching the bands practice before the event. When the gates opened, students ran to the booth with free T-shirts for the first 300 students. The energy was enthusiastic as students laid their blankets out with […]
Picture this: You’re gathered in a room with fellow peers who all enjoy the same area of study. You’re able to share ideas, present topics, gain knowledge and add an experience to your resume. This networking opportunity is why students should partake in conventions. All students should go to a convention at some point in […]
One in every three women in Utah will be sexually assaulted in their lives. This statistic makes rape the number one violent crime in Utah, so teaching women how to stay safe could save a life. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and to kick it off, the Elizabeth Smart Foundation is holding a self-defense […]
As a woman, I have learned some unfortunate truths to stay safe. It’s hard to keep so many tips straight and know what to do when something happens. Women’s safety is incredibly important, and now more than ever, I suddenly feel like I’m not in crimeless and safe St. George. Last week, I was picking […]
Utah Tech University is growing exponentially. With new programs, buildings and construction, many students can’t keep up with the constant changes. Aside from growth at Utah Tech, students have a wide range of services available to them that they may not know about. Much of this growth is due to the construction and expansion of […]
As an avid watcher of “The Crown,” I have declared myself an expert on the British Royal Family. When Princess Kate went missing, I knew something was up. Kensington Palace released a statement Jan. 17 saying that Princess Kate was in the hospital due to a planned abdominal surgery and would take time to recover […]
The foundations for literacy test is required for all incoming teachers to teach in Utah. This year, Utah Tech University scored the highest average for the entire state. The foundations for literacy test assess proficiency and an in-depth understanding of the subject of reading and writing development. It also measures the teacher candidate’s foundational knowledge […]
Guests were welcomed by country flags as they walked the pathway to the stage. Inside, contestants performed talents that represented their culture, while audience members could be heard singing and chanting along to songs and dances. The International Student Showcase occurred March 5 in the Eccles Mainstage Theatre. The event was hosted by Utah Tech […]
