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2024 Arts Bash: Immersing Yourself in the Arts

Whether it is improving reading composition in young children or benefiting medical students at university, immersing yourself in the arts is proven to be a backbone of support to all.

By Ava Hart, Arts Writer | September 5, 2024

It is back-to-school time, which means the welcoming week is in full swing on campus. From Crimson Nights to PlazaPalooza, the activities for students are endless. One event included the Arts...

Opinion: Center Men’s Mental Health

We do not win by shunning men. We enable misogynists to resonate with them that much more.

By Samantha Reagan, Opinion Writer | September 5, 2024

Young adults are suffering. As a result, young men are becoming more conservative. In fact, they are the only U.S. population group to do so in the last decade. Over a quarter of men under 30...

Microsculpture Features Bugs on the Run

This new perspective Levon Biss created for himself has certainly changed the way we view these magnificent creatures.

By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | September 5, 2024

Grab your magnifying glass because "Microsculpture: The Insect Portraits of Levon Biss" is coming to a museum near you. The pictures created by renowned photographer Levon Biss were first published...

The U, USAR Make a Historical Land Transfer Agreement

The U.S. Army Reserve forces at Fort Douglas will move to the National Guard training site Camp Williams in Bluffdale.

By Elle Crossley, News Writer | September 5, 2024

The University of Utah and the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) formalized ahistorical land transfer agreement on Monday, Aug. 19. The transfer highlights the state's and the U's dedication to military support. The...

The U’s New Pilot Program Could Affect Current Students

The Utah Direct program guarantees high school students from four school districts admission to the U if they have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Here's how it could affect current U students.

By Kate Keith, News Writer | September 4, 2024

The University of Utah has initiated a pilot program guaranteeing admission to the U for all high school students in four Utah school districts with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Named "Utah Direct,"...

Opinion: Kappa Sigma is Irredeemable

Kappa Sigma has repeatedly shown it is unwilling to be a positive member of our campus community. We must stop allowing corrupt fraternities to operate on our campus.

By Elizabeth Griffee, Assistant Opinion Editor | September 3, 2024

In December 2022, the University of Utah terminated its recognition of its branch of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. However, Baylor Biedermann, the fraternity's president, told the Salt Lake Tribune...

Utah Soccer Trades Matches with No. 19 Utah State, Weber State

Wednesday's game saw the Utes fall to USU, before hat tricks from O'Kane and Kaufusi powered the Utes to a commanding 7-1 victory over the Wildcats on Sunday.

By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer | September 3, 2024

Following games versus Gonzaga University and Grand Canyon University, the University of Utah Women’s Soccer team (2-1-1) took on two Utah schools at home. On Wednesday, they faced off against...

Rep. Blake Moore Talks Taxes at 2024 Congressional Series

Moore praised the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and said Congress should renew its individual tax cuts expiring in 2025. He also discussed cutting deficit spending and student loan debt.

By Josi Hinds, News Editor | September 1, 2024

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,...

U Launches School of Environment, Society and Sustainability

The new school merges the Department of Geography and the Environmental and Sustainability Studies program. The merger aims to meet the increasing demand for environmental education while fostering interdisciplinary research.

By Emerson Hagy, News Editor | August 31, 2024

The University of Utah established the School of Environment, Society and Sustainability in the summer, aimed at better serving the student body interested in geography and environmental studies. The...

Opinion: Choose Community, Not Capitalism

Mutual aid is the future. Our first step towards community and away from capitalism starts with our participation in the favor economy.

By Elizabeth Griffee, Assistant Opinion Editor | August 31, 2024

The favor economy is a sociological concept best described as transactions between community members that are unpaid and instead reciprocated by future transactions. This economy is formed by the informal...