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Utah beats Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl capping off 11-win season

After a routing of Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, Morgan Scalley's work is just beginning as the head coach at the University of Utah's football program.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | January 7, 2026

Morgan Scalley began his career as a head coach with a resounding 44-22 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl. Through a storm of uncertainty and changing...

Ella Zirbes leads Red Rocks to win in home opener

Zirbes shone in the all-around Friday as No. 5 Utah topped Minnesota and Iowa at the Huntsman Center to begin the 2026 season.

By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer | January 5, 2026

Ella Zirbes delivered the defining routine of the night Friday, closing the meet with a 9.90 on floor to lead No. 5 Utah gymnastics to a 196.625 victory over No. 15 Minnesota and No. 22 Iowa...

Protesters gather against US attack on Venezuela

On Jan. 3 in downtown Salt Lake City, Utahns gathered to protest recent US actions in Venezuela.

By Leo LeBohec, Arts Editor | January 4, 2026

Protesters gathered on Saturday, Jan. 3 in front of the Wallace Federal Building in downtown Salt Lake City following a US strike on Venezuela. As part of a nationwide call for action, speakers...

Utah men’s basketball enters Big 12 play

After an up-and-down non-conference slate, Utah enters Big 12 play looking to establish rhythm, consistency and identity against a deeper league schedule.

By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | January 3, 2026

Utah’s non-conference schedule is now complete, and the Runnin’ Utes enter Big 12 Conference play this Saturday with a clear sense of who they are and where they still need to improve. Utah...

Utah to take on Nebraska in SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl

National news is circulating around Utah football. While everyone's talking about coaching changes, the Utes are quietly preparing to face Nebraska on New Year's Eve.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | December 29, 2025

Utah has an opportunity to cap off an impressive 10-2 season with a bowl victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers on New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas, Nevada. All things considered, Utah’s 2025...

Opinion: Students can help end sexual assault

As assault rates at the U increase, we need to speak up against sexual assault.

By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | December 27, 2025

This article discusses sexual assault. If you need to report or discuss a sexual assault, please call the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault at 801-736-4356. 2025 marks a second year...

U dancers plan for a career beyond the stage

The competitive nature of the industry, the typically short lifespan of a dance career, curiosity about other fields and the desire for a fallback plan all factor into dancers' decisions to pursue other careers.

By Teanna Sorensen-Starr, Editor In Chief | December 26, 2025

The University of Utah School of Dance is home to approximately 200 undergraduate students and 15 graduate students. Housed in the Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance (MCD), the program is...

Adama Delphine Fawundu binds cultures through art

The current artist at the "Salt" exhibition is a great, modern addition to the UMFA.

By Luke Utley, Arts Writer | December 18, 2025

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts acts not only as a place to display fantastic pieces of art, but as a platform for the modern art scene to shine through. This is done, of course, through dedicated...

Utah volleyball’s Beth Launiere retires after 36 seasons

On Monday, associate head coach Alyssa D’Errico was named new head coach.

By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer | December 17, 2025

Utah volleyball is officially beginning a new chapter. On Monday, longtime head coach Beth Launiere announced she is retiring after 36 seasons with the program, ending one of the most impactful coaching...

Utah men’s basketball splits 4-game stretch ahead of Mississippi State matchup

Utah has leaned on its backcourt, but the search for answers on the glass remain before a key test at the Delta Center on Saturday, Dec. 13.

By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | December 13, 2025

The Runnin’ Utes have spent the last two weeks living out of hotels, grinding through a tough, travel-heavy stretch that included three-straight road games before finally returning to Salt...