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New financial aid initiative makes higher education more accessible

Utah Promise provides free tuition to first-time, first-year undergraduate students from Utah who meet its financial and academic requirements. The initiative was announced on Oct. 13 and will begin fall 2026.

By Brayden Ortega, Sports Writer | November 5, 2025

For current Utah high school seniors, an education at the University of Utah could now be entirely free for four years. However, a student receiving the scholarship depends on their academic...

Faculty pay discrepancies found in payroll data

Public payroll data reveals pay disparities across departments at the University of Utah.

By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | November 4, 2025

Publicly available payroll records show that the University of Utah’s highest-paid faculty member earned more than $1.7 million last year, over 10 times the average professor’s salary. The...

Opinion: Don’t lose sight of true protest

No Kings Day is a worthwhile starting point, but continuing to imagine something bigger for the anti-Trump resistance movement is crucial.

By Elizabeth Griffee, Assistant Opinion Editor | November 4, 2025

On Oct. 18, Americans across the country marched in the second round of No Kings protests this year, demonstrating against President Trump’s abuses of power. No Kings Day is designed to be...

SunTrapp shuts doors following monthlong worker’s strike

After a monthlong strike, Salt Lake City’s historic SunTrapp bar has closed, following a unionization effort by its employees over workplace conditions.

By Lexi Hall, Multimedia Director | November 3, 2025

Salt Lake City's oldest continually running gay bar and first bar to attempt unionization in the city — The SunTrapp — closed its doors on Oct 31. Since late September, bartenders, barbacks...

Utes extend Big 12 championship hopes with 45-14 win over Cincinnati

Mana Carvahlo's 75-yard punt return and other momentum has the Utes in a good spot ahead of a bye week where fans and players will be hoping for some parity in the standings.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | November 3, 2025

Utah needed a win over the No. 17 team in the country if they wanted a shot at playing in the Big 12 Championship Game on Saturday, Dec. 6. They accomplished this goal with a 45-14 victory over...

Opinion: Reclaim the witch

Women must reclaim bodily autonomy and sensuality in a season that still fears them.

By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer | November 3, 2025

As Halloween slowly crept into season, it rang of fear and freedom. For women, this holiday reminds us of our history walking a line between empowerment and objectification. In "Mean Girls"...

Club growth outpaces ASUU budget

Student demand for club funding nearly doubles ASUU’s $273,000 budget, prompting smaller allocations and new outreach efforts.

By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | November 1, 2025

As the University of Utah’s student population and number of active clubs rise, the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) budget for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) is...

Real Salt Lake’s season ends with fourth straight first-round exit

RSL’s playoff run was cut short once again as Portland ended their postseason hopes in a 3–1 wild card loss Oct. 22.

By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | November 1, 2025

Major League Soccer’s playoff format may have changed several times in recent years, but one thing has remained constant for Real Salt Lake: postseason heartbreak. The Claret and Cobalt’s...

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ makes its Utah debut with emotion and style

Come and see Pioneer Theatre Company's first production of the six-time Tony Award-winning play.

By Luke Utley, Arts Writer | October 31, 2025

It was only a matter of time before the Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) produced one of the most popular plays of all time. "Dear Evan Hansen" is a play of high accolades, currently holding six...

Utes set to face off with No. 17 Cincinnati

Utah no longer controls its own destiny in the Big 12, but good things may be on the horizon with big some wins in November.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | October 31, 2025

Utah and Cincinnati have never played each other in the history of college football. The first matchup between these new Big 12 teams this Saturday is paramount, as the conference championship game will...