Author: Sydney Johnson
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The reality of culture shock in Utah for international students
Between the fry sauce, snowy mountains, red rocks and church on every corner, Utah brings a lot to the table when it comes to the culture shock department. At Utah Tech University, 19% of the student body is from out of state, and there are almost 200 international students. Kirari Yamashita, a sophomore dance major […]
The voting polls are open following the 2023 student body election debate
The quote: “For good ideas and true innovation, you need human interaction, conflict, argument, debate,” by entrepreneur and CEO Margaret Heffernan encompasses what the student body election debate represented. The candidates praised each other, shared their platforms and showcased who they are to the audience of students, faculty and staff March 7 in the Gardner […]
Utah Tech Women’s basketball team goes out with a win for its senior night
Senior night for the Utah Tech University women’s basketball team Feb. 18 ended with a 89-86 win against University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Showcasing the pink jerseys once again, the Trailblazer’s starting line-up featured: UTRGV won the tip-off and scored the first points of the game. Brooke Vance, a junior accounting major from Salem, […]
The debut of the pink jerseys at Utah Tech’s ‘Think Pink’ game
With the women’s basketball team and its coaches dressed in all pink, the confidence in the Burns Arena Feb. 11 was at an all-time high, as the team beat New Mexico State University 90-57. Even though NM State won the tip-off, they weren’t able to score in their time with the ball. However, Utah Tech […]
Rebound game against Tarleton State brought the Trailblazers back on top
A winning tip-off and first score on the board led the Trailblazers to beat Tarleton State University Jan. 26. After the Utah Tech University women’s basketball team lost its winning streak Jan. 19 against in-state rival, Southern Utah University, they came back fighting with a winning score of 70-44 against TSU. The game’s starting lineup […]
Our view: Most anticipated movies of 2023
After days of thinking, the Sun News Daily staff each debated and decided on the movies they are most excited to see in 2023. To get you thinking, here are a few of the movies you can expect to see next year: Before you keep reading, take a look at the Rotten Tomatoes “34 Most […]
Utah Tech student dies after falling off Campus View Suites II balcony
A Utah Tech University student died early Sunday morning after falling from a balcony on a campus housing complex. Utah Tech freshman Peyton Hall was pronounced dead at the scene Dec. 4 after he fell from a fifth-floor balcony of Campus View Suites II. Hall’s roommates witnessed the fall and called 911. A candlelight vigil […]
So, what’s an internship?
Your internship experience doesn’t need to be like Rory Gilmore’s from “Gilmore Girls.” Think of an internship as a way for you to gain real-world work experience, network and dip your feet into the water of a job you could have after graduation. More times than not, a student will choose to intern somewhere that […]
OPINION | Top 3 local restaurants you need to eat at in St. George
There’s nothing like getting good quality food while also supporting a local business. After living in St. George for almost three years, I have been to an array of incredible, local restaurants in the city, but I definitely have my favorites. St. George is a hub for local restaurants. All you have to do is […]