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The Impacts of Utah’s New ‘Sovereignty Bill’ Amidst the State’s Ongoing Battle with the EPA

S.B. 57 grants Utah legislators the power to override federal law, including EPA regulations. Kael Weston shared the potential implications of this bill for Utah and the surrounding area's public health.

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer | April 7, 2024

Passed in January, S.B. 57, Utah’s “sovereignty bill,” grants the state authority to override federal law, policy or rule. In a state with ongoing environmental concerns including natural...

Utah Lacrosse Dominates Against Robert Morris

The Utah Lacrosse team made a statement win against Robert Morris this past Friday, defeating the Colonials 14-6.

By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer | April 7, 2024

The Utah Utes Lacrosse team (6-4) was able to set the tone in a huge win against Robert Morris (3-7) this past Friday at the Rice-Eccles-Stadium on MUSS appreciation day. This was the second-lowest...

Utah Gymnastics Advances to 48th Consecutive National Championship

The team recovered from a season-low score on the uneven bars and an uncharacteristic fall on beam to take second in their regional final.

By Margot Reynolds, Editor-in-Chief | April 7, 2024

The No. 5 University of Utah Red Rocks (15-4, 6-1 Pac-12) bounced back after a rocky start — including two falls on the uneven bars — to finish with a 197.575 in the NCAA's Gainesville regional...

Preparing for the ‘Big One’: Earthquake Safety at the U

By multiple estimates, Utah is due for a large earthquake. How prepared is the U?

By Marisa Angulo, Investigative Writer | April 6, 2024

According to the University of Utah Seismograph Stations, the chance of a 6.75 magnitude or greater earthquake occurring along the Wasatch front in the next 50 years is 43%, while the probability...

Can of Worms — Episode 8: Soda Shops

In this episode of Can of Worms, we explore a plethora of Utah's famous soda shops! What makes these places so alluring and so popular here?

By Cambria Thorley, Elle Cowley, Margot Reynolds, and Mary Allen | April 5, 2024

Cambria: We are now recording in the pod booth. Cambria: We are now recording in the pod booth. Elle: You guys look so thrilled to be here. Cambria: I'm so glad, you — truly, the energy is out...

No. 5 Red Rocks Dominate the Second Round of the NCAA Regional

The Red Rocks finished with 49.425 on floor, good for a total of 197.825. It wasn’t Utah’s strongest showing, but they got the job done.

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor | April 5, 2024

After winning a fourth-straight Pac-12 title, the No. 5 Utah Red Rocks traveled to Gainesville to take on the NCAA Regional Second Round. Facing Towson, Maryland and No. 10 Michigan State, the...

Letter to the Editor: Huntsman Center Sponsorship Policies

By Charles Wentworth | April 5, 2024

Dear Huntsman Center Staff, Congratulations to the women's and men's basketball teams on great seasons! I have been attending Utah basketball games for over 47 years, literally since before...

Lezaic: White Environmentalists, Step Up for Palestine

White environmentalists must pull it together and use their political power to aid the movement for Palestinian liberation.

By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Writer | April 5, 2024

During the last few months of the most thoroughly documented genocide in history, oppressed groups from all walks of life took up much of the organizing for Palestinian liberation in the United...

Worth the Green? The Impact of Utah’s Golf Courses

Utah's dozens of golf courses use millions of gallons of water every day to keep their trademark appearance and bring in revenue, which many argue is more important than their detrimental environmental impact.

By Austin Eames, Sports Writer | April 5, 2024

Golfing sometimes gets a bad rap. From debates about whether or not golfers are athletes to criticisms that the sport is slow-paced and boring, the game of golf is far more polarizing than other physical...

The U’s Campus is a Living Tree Museum

The main campus is home to over 12,000 trees, including over 370 different species and varieties.

By Josi Hinds, News Editor | April 4, 2024

The University of Utah is home to a large body of impressive research, from genomic research at the University of Utah Health to research on the link between printmaking and health in the College...