UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | November 10, 2025

Author: Miguel Balksater

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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 […]

Navigating classroom disruptions: Utah Tech faculty lean on policy, support systems

When professors encounter situations with students that disrupt the class, there are a few complications they may encounter when trying to assess the situation. At Utah Tech University, faculty members are encouraged to read and familiarize themselves with university-provided documents that outline how to effectively handle disruptive student behavior. “I encourage everyone to be familiar […]

OPINION | Vinyls, CDs, DVDs are back — not just for aesthetic

The recent rise of physical media shows how we are finding that lost feeling of ownership that streaming platforms have taken away from us. Physical media, like CDs, DVDs, vinyls and even cassette tapes, have become more popular in recent years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Although products like vinyl records have been growing in […]

OPINION | Embracing change, finding strength as an international student

Living your first years as an independent adult in another country is tough, but experiencing the cultural diversity we have here is worth the hardship. Being part of the international student community is something to be proud of. Even though I was worried last semester with the visa cancellations and stricter law enforcement, international students […]

Indigenous Student Organization welcomes all to celebrate, support Indigenous culture

The Indigenous Student Organization is a club that is dedicated as a space for students to come together and represent their culture. The club is student-run and not only for Indigenous students, but anyone who supports Indigenous communities. President of the club, Makayla Hummer, a junior biology major from Hurricane, said the group helps students […]