UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | November 25, 2025

Author: Miguel Balksater

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Utah Tech’s Ceramics Club shapes a space of creativity for students

The Ceramics Club at Utah Tech University brings students together through clay-centered events, food and workshops to refine their craft and build community. The Ceramics Club has been part of the campus community for three semesters and began through the encouragement and vision of Meaghan Gates, assistant professor of art and ceramics department chair. The […]

Credit union set to replace Brooks’ Stop

There’s a new credit union that will be replacing Brooks’ Stop in the future, leaving some students frustrated about the decision. Utah Tech University received a $7 million donation to partner with Utah Community Credit Union (UCCU). The university announced that, as part of the partnership, UCCU will become “an integrated presence on campus” that […]

OPINION | Predictions for what awaits Hawkins in the final season of ‘Stranger Things’

The upcoming season of “Stranger Things” is going to test fans’ emotional boundaries with deaths and by twisting character dynamics and roles. Everyone who is a fan of the show is excited for the upcoming release of the final season of the hit Netflix series. These last eight episodes are expected to give an end to the story […]

Longest U.S. government shutdown ends, leaving national fallout but minimal impact at Utah Tech

The 43-day federal shutdown ended with a Jan. 30, 2026 compromise deadline, and while Utah Tech University avoided major disruptions, some services still experienced minor delays. A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass the required appropriations bills or a temporary funding measure, forcing many federal agencies to halt operations until a new deal […]

OPINION | Celebrities can shape politics, but they shouldn’t turn entertainment into propaganda

Celebrities can reshape the political climate, yet they often forget how their influence can overshadow or dilute the purpose of the content they produce. For the Nov. 1 episode of “The Interview” podcast, Jennifer Lawrence said that celebrities’ support in politics does not make a difference. “I’m just sharing my opinion on something that’s going […]

Utah Tech study abroad programs open doors to global learning opportunities

The study abroad programs at Utah Tech University encourage students to expand and practice their knowledge in immersive international settings. These programs form part of students’ degree plans, meaning that they count for credit, last one to 10 weeks and are faculty-led. These trips to study abroad appeal to students who want to enjoy a […]

OPINION | Stop letting apps, people track your every move

Sharing our location not only has negatively affected our relationships, but also our privacy and the information we share on the internet. Sharing our real-time location has become a standard on many social media platforms. There are even apps dedicated to it, like Life360. This, while positive in certain situations, has taken control of our […]

Utah Tech’s 3D Printing club aims to create a space for innovation

The new 3D Printing club looks forward to establishing itself as a club while finding a set meeting time and place. The newly started club is looking to continue its expansion to reach as many students as possible. The purpose of the club is to provide a community of like-minded students who are interested in […]

OPINION | Professionalism in politics is fading, we’re letting it happen

The government should be as serious and respected as we allow them to be; if politicians can’t understand that, its people will be negatively affected. Politicians behavior in the media Last week, the press secretary for the White House, Karoline Leavitt, responded unprofessionally to a text message from a HuffPost reporter and posted it on […]

Media group challenges Utah Tech’s diversity policy compliance

A video was published questioning Utah Tech University’s compliance with DEI initiatives, which can affect the university’s state funding. Accuracy in Media is the independent media group that released the video. In it, Adam Guillette, the president of the organization, confronted Drusilla Bottoms, assistant dean of students and director of the Student Resource Center, on […]