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 […]
On average, one in 10 students will change their major more than once within the first three years of college. This is more common than most people think, with at least 80% of students switching within the first year of their major. This could be due to changing career paths, interests and even peer influence. […]
Title IX is a federal law that protects faculty, staff and students from discrimination, sexual and non-sexual harassment and retaliation. The specific details of this law change depending on the university, and each university may have a different statement surrounding Title IX. Utah Tech University specifically states that the university is committed to maintaining a […]
The students living in Campus View Suites I experienced a startling incident the morning of Nov. 1 when three students were sexually assaulted in their dorms by a former student. Wes LiCalzi, Utah Tech University chief of police, stated officers were dispatched to CVI at 3:08 a.m. for a reported sexual assault. Then, a safety […]
October is the time of year when witches come out of hiding in real life and media. Whether it is in movies, TV shows or books, witches are alluring and mysterious, and a major characteristic during fall. The witches we see in media were greatly inspired by Shakespeare’s play, “Macbeth,” and fun fact, the popular […]