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Nshangalume: No Success in Prejudice

Enacting bills that promote inaccurate, racist, classist and discriminatory initiatives in classrooms will not lead to success.

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer | February 6, 2024

In the 2024 session, members of the Utah Legislature are attempting to destabilize and dismantle initiatives aimed at leveling the playing field and improving young lives across the state. Others...

Guest Opinion: Furthering Diverse and Green STEM Education in Utah

By Delaney Miller | February 6, 2024

Over the past decade, Utah has been building its reputation of being a STEM hub. From Salt Lake City being ranked in the top 20 best cities for STEM careers to the Lehi area claiming the nickname...

Guest Opinion: Scooters aren’t the Problem: Ticketing Active Transportation Misses the Mark

By Andra Ghent, Alessandro Rigolon, and Katharine Walter | February 5, 2024

The University of Utah’s new policy to ticket cyclists, scooter riders and skateboarders exceeding 10 miles per hour is unlikely to make our campus community safer. Instead, it distracts from...

Guest Opinion: Importance of Community in Animal Rights

By Teresa Rands | February 5, 2024

Standing at my kitchen counter, I bit into a chicken tender, the familiar taste filling my mouth. A field materialized in my mind, and there she was: a living, breathing chicken. Her gaze locked...

‘True Detective: Night Country’ Offers a Familiar Yet Intriguing Mystery

The show's reliance on classic formulas does not make it any less interesting.

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor | February 5, 2024

On Jan. 12, 2014, prestige television was changed by the premiere of “True Detective.” At a time when television was expected to be visibly lower budget and have weaker writing, “True...

Guest Opinion: Minorities in Medicine at the University of Utah

By Amy Perez-Chavez | February 5, 2024

Four years ago I received an email congratulating me on my acceptance into the University of Utah. I recall being ecstatic: it was the beginning of a new chapter in my life and an opportunity...

Hufford: Utah’s DEI Legislation is Ignorant at Best

H.B. 261 perpetuates ignorance of BIPOC individuals’ lived experience in Utah and hinders progress toward equity in education.

By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer | February 5, 2024

During this legislative session, a bill was introduced that will dismantle diversity programs statewide. In late January, H.B. 261 was approved by the House, despite having virtually no data...

Strong Second Halves Lead Utah Women’s Basketball to a Washington Sweep

After back-to-back weekends in the Pacific Northwest, the Utes have a three-game homestand at the Huntsman Center coming up.

By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer | February 4, 2024

The No. 20 University of Utah women’s basketball team (17-6, 7-4 Pac-12) picked up two big victories this weekend up in Washington. On Friday, they defeated the Washington Huskies 83-65. They...

Madsen and Smith Lead Utah Men’s Basketball Over Colorado

The two senior guards put on an offensive masterclass, helping Utah claim an important win after struggling on the road.

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor | February 4, 2024

The Utah Men's Basketball team (15-7, 6-5) came into this matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes (15-7, 6-5) straight off back-to-back road losses and looking to rebound with a huge home win....

What Does Activism Look Like in Sports?

Activism occurs on all levels of sports, by participating organizations and individuals alike.

By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer | February 3, 2024

What does activism look like in sports? It may seem like a silly question, but it’s likely one you've considered before. With sports and athletics being a popular pastime around the world,...