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Opinion: An anti-ICE bill dies in committee — here’s why that’s a good thing

Utah Sen. Nate Blouin’s bill forgets that the state of being in this country illegally is the ultimate exigency of federal immigration enforcement.

By Noah Wright, Opinion Writer | February 6, 2026

SB 136, a bill proposed by Democrat state senator Nate Blouin, would have put restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from using face coverings or entering certain "sensitive...

Student gaming clubs report steep funding cuts from ASUU

Student gaming leaders say a drastic drop in ASUU funding and poor communication have left some of the U’s largest communities struggling to host events and maintain student engagement.

By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | February 6, 2026

Leaders of the University of Utah gaming organizations report that drops in ASUU funding have limited their ability to host events and support some of the campus’s largest student communities. The...

Utes on the podium: Alpine Ski Nevada Invitational

Utah has boasted a prolific ski team for decades. This year's team is shaping up to fulfill the legacy that those of the past have created.

By Vivienne Loose | February 4, 2026

This past weekend, the University of Utah’s Alpine Ski team competed at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe on Saturday, Jan. 31. The Utes were taking on the highest level of United States collegiate ski racing,...

Dolcetti Gelato is Utah’s piece of Italy

Salt Lake City's 9th and 9th district is full of many treasures, including the beloved Dolcetti Gelato.

By Lily Hersch | February 4, 2026

Nestled among the shops of bustling 9th and 9th, Dolcetti Gelato seems rather unassuming, with a modest front and gray brick wall. Upon entering though, one is in for a surprise: dazzling chandeliers,...

Jazz trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. in blockbuster deal

Enthusiasm is taking over Salt Lake City as Jaren Jackson Jr. has been traded to the Jazz in exchange for four players and three draft picks.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | February 4, 2026

Nobody was expecting Danny Ainge to go out and acquire major pieces ahead of the NBA trade deadline. He proved everyone wrong on Tuesday morning, sending away four players and three draft picks...

The FIB fashion show was daringly whimsical

The Fashion in Business club (FIB) showcased student creativity at their annual fashion show themed this year around Alice in Wonderland at the A. Ray Olpin Student Union last Friday.

By Nate Thorne, Arts Writer | February 3, 2026

“You can take Alice in Wonderland so many different ways. You can be camp, you can be elegant, and that's what's so incredible about it,” Anna deGuzman, junior and CEO of the Fashion in Business...

Utah women’s basketball loses to BYU and Texas Tech, upsets West Virginia

Their record in Big 12 play now sits at six wins and four losses, currently good for sixth in the Big 12 standings. With a long way to go in the season, the Utes currently sit on the NCAA tournament bubble, projected as a play in 11-seed.

By Brayden Ortega, Sports Writer | February 3, 2026

This past week, the Utes played three games against Texas Tech on Saturday, Jan. 24, West Virginia on Tuesday, Jan. 27, and at BYU on Saturday, Jan. 31. Utah lost to Texas Tech before bouncing...

Hundreds rally to save the Great Salt Lake

The rally highlighted growing concerns over water use, air quality and wildlife.

By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | February 1, 2026

Hundreds gathered on Capitol Hill on Saturday, Jan. 31, for the fifth annual “Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake,” an event focused on protecting Utah’s largest lake. The event included...

Deceit, romance and cannibalism: ‘The Lilium Club’

"The Lilium Club" will premiere on Feb. 5 as part of the Studio 115 Series.

By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor | February 1, 2026

At witching hour in the library of the elite Faraday Conservatory, a secret society gathers under the pretense of studying literature. But as the clock strikes midnight, the mask of “The Lilium...

Students debate immigration, healthcare and affordability

The Hinckley Institute hosted its first ever student debate between the College Republicans and College Democrats on Wednesday. They discussed immigration, healthcare, tax policy and foreign intervention.

By Elle Howell, Social Media Manager | February 1, 2026

Over 50 students gathered at the Hinckley Institute on Wednesday afternoon for a debate between the College Republicans and College Democrats. Debaters responded to three topics, with a Q&A...