UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | October 05, 2025

Author: Mason Britton

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OPINION | Unlikely icons: The rise of the proboscis monkey, capybara, manatee

Have you ever been scrolling on social media and run across fun facts about miscellaneous animals? Do you know what the largest rodent in the world is? What about the biggest monkey in Asia? Do you know how fast a manatee can swim? This article will be a breath of fresh air from academia and […]

OPINION | Voting polls should be on every college campus

It’s the time of the season, or so the saying goes, when we are all ambushed by unskippable political ads, family discussions at the dinner table and those annoying spam texts from “Jen, your local party representative.” But have you noticed that none of these ever tells you how to get up and vote? Voting […]

Stirring up perfection: A students guide to St. George’s best study spots

St. George is a town of hidden gems, and when it comes to coffee, there are plenty of places to go if you are seeking the perfect cup. Coffee isn’t just about the taste; it’s about the experience. So without further ado, here are some of the go-to coffee spots in St. George for many […]

Myth-busting common democracy fallacies

This story is published as part of U.S. Democracy Day and the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College, the University of Utah, Utah State University and Utah Tech University. “The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by human beings for breaking down injustice […]

Juanita Brooks Lecture Series delves into Utah history

Utah Tech University added the 40th conference to the Annual Juanita Brooks Lecture Series at the Russel C. Taylor Health Science Building. The Juanita Brooks Lecture Series started in 1984 to spark interest in history and provide different perspectives on various events throughout Utah’s history. As a former professor at Utah Tech, Juanita Brooks was […]