Utah Tech University students were told to expect change, but no one said it would feel like this. This moment has become bigger than tuition spikes or canceled electives. It’s about who we are, what we value and what future we’re building at Utah Tech. It’s about deciding whether our education system is meant to […]
By Alyssa Bayles and Madi Bishop
By Alyssa Bayles and Ives Hong This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College, Southern Utah University, the University of Utah, Utah Tech University and Weber State University. The collaborative is an Amplify Utah project with support from […]
The “zuweenie” is just the tip of the iceberg—what seems like a harmless joke barely scratches the surface of a lawsuit against the Utah Tech University administration about racial comments, misconduct and toxic work environments. If this was just about the “zuweenie” incident, it wouldn’t have been a whole ordeal. However, the names signed on […]
We strive to be powerfully persistent. To be a student journalist requires having grit in pursuing truth, investigating prominent stories and fighting against censorship, which is why Student Press Freedom Day’s theme is “Powerfully Persistent.” Student Press Freedom Day’s sixth annual celebration occurs Feb. 22 and allows student journalists to celebrate their contributions to the […]
Dear students, You have probably heard of the new Student Union Building, the Utah Tech Student Association’s ambitious plan to create a social hub for students on campus. But as far as the details go, we’ve noticed a few issues with the project. The project is spearheaded by UTSA. It is proposed to provide increased […]
Picture your ideal graduation. Maybe Taylor Swift is the keynote speaker, or maybe there will be an epic fireworks show following the closing ceremony. Are you picturing a night graduation that goes super late with half the graduates leaving by the time the ceremony is over? No, you’re probably not. Currently, Utah Tech University’s graduation […]
From “Avengers: Age of Ultron” to “The Terminator,” there have been many examples of robots trying to take over the world. Artificial intelligence has luckily not reached that point. However, AI has infiltrated its way into our daily lives, including journalism. So how is AI affecting the news industry? Some journalists are worried it might […]