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Legal concerns mount from U’s partnership with Israeli university

After the U signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ariel University in occupied West Bank territory, a petition alleges the academic partnership violates Utah state law requiring “institutional neutrality.”

By Will Ruzanski, News Writer | December 3, 2025

The University of Utah’s academic partnership with Ariel University, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in May, may violate Utah state law requiring “institutional...

Red rising: the story of Utah football

How a small western program defied the odds, redefined toughness and built a legacy written in crimson.

By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | November 29, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Off-Script print issue, in stands November 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. The University of Utah’s football program...

Opinion: Salt Lake City gives life back to music

As the leaves begin changing, so too do students’ playlists. There's lots of places in Salt Lake City to find new songs to add.

By Noah Wright, Opinion Writer | November 29, 2025

All U students should revisit the music they love and the people who make it in our little desert city.

President Taylor Randall on the changing landscape of collegiate athletics

An evolving national athletics scene will provide shakeups in the future. Strong leaders at the helm provide reason for those involved with Utah athletics to remain confident.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | November 29, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Off-Script print issue, in stands November 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. I had the opportunity to interview University...

Impacts of Women’s Resource Center closure one year later

Broader gender inequality trends in Utah affect female students at the U and beyond.

By Georgia Metcalf, Assistant Arts Editor | November 29, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Off-Script print issue, in stands November 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Last year on June 20, the University of Utah’s...

Student-led symposium discusses generative AI

Students, faculty and industry professionals met to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of artificial intelligence in education.

By Leo LeBohec, Arts Editor | November 29, 2025

The University of Utah hosted the Inaugural Student-led AI Symposium at the Marriott Library on Friday, Nov. 21. In collaboration with Digital Learning Technologies (DLT), students pioneered...

Opinion: Daylight saving time is outdated

Daylight Saving Time continues to divide Americans as questions arise about its relevance in modern life.

By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | November 29, 2025

Daylight saving time has been controversial for the past 100 years. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has been advocating for the Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving...

Opinion: Make Swoop great again

The U’s management of its iconic feathery mascot leaves a lot to be desired.

By Noah Wright, Opinion Writer | November 29, 2025

Swoop is a symbol of the University of Utah’s cultural and athletic legacy, an unelected trustee of the student body. The administration has allowed him to fall into disrepair. Swoop deserves...

Opinion: Utah’s frogs are going extinct

Utah’s frog populations are dying and it’s our fault. We need to take action to protect Utah’s amphibians from extinction.

By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | November 29, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Off-Script print issue, in stands November 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Utah’s frog populations are dying, and it’s...

What happened to protest music?

It's time to take a look and see if this iconic, important genre of music still has the hold it once did.

By Luke Utley, Arts Writer | November 29, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Off-Script print issue, in stands November 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. From the symphonies of long-gone days to the...