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There’s a great liberty in being bad at Salt Lake Acting Company

"The Roommate" is the opening show for Salt Lake Acting Company's 54th season.

By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | October 15, 2025

Salt Lake Acting Company’s (SLAC) “The Roommate” is the Utah premiere, and the New York Times calls it one of the "42 plays you must see across the US this fall.” “The Roommate”...

Utahns question Lagoon dominance

As Utah’s only major amusement park, Lagoon’s longtime presence raises questions about prices, safety and monopolies.

By Teetad Govitviwat, News Writer | October 14, 2025

Lagoon, Utah’s only amusement park, has been a cornerstone of Utah recreation since 1886, when Simon Bamberger founded it as Lake Park Bathing Resort on the shores of the Great Salt Lake. Relocated...

Head to Head: The U parking changes impact schedules

Should the U implement schedule changes due to parking issues? Read opinion pieces on both sides of the issue.

By Peakalika Ichimura and Evan Van Leuven | October 13, 2025

The Full Extent: Claudia Sheinbaum and Mexican Independence Day with Professor Susie Porter

Kaeden Thomas and Professor Susie Porter discuss how President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first “Cry of Dolores” reshapes Mexican identity and history.

By Kaeden Thomas, The Full Extent Host | October 13, 2025

Transcript Kaeden: Cool, well, welcome to The Full Extent podcast. I'm your host Kaeden Thomas and the reason that we are recording these episodes is to delve into current events with professors, academics...

Utah runs all over No. 21 Arizona State in 42-10 victory

Questions have loomed regarding Utah's ability to bounce back from a home loss to Texas Tech. A dominant victory over Arizona State gives fans a calming reassurance.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | October 13, 2025

Utah played host to a ranked Arizona State team on a cold and rainy Saturday night with the hopes of earning its first-ever home Big 12 win. The reigning conference champion Sun Devils entered...

The U changes merit scholarship process, requirements

The U will lower GPA requirements and streamline scholarship applications starting in 2026.

By Teanna Sorensen-Starr, Editor In Chief | October 12, 2025

Early this semester, the University of Utah announced that it will change how it awards merit scholarships to incoming students. The transformation will be enacted in the fall of 2026 for incoming...

U pushes campus safety after UVU

In the wake of the UVU shooting, University of Utah leaders say they are reviewing security protocols and exploring changes aimed at preventing similar violence on campus.

By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | October 10, 2025

Following the Sept. 10 shooting at Utah Valley University (UVU) that resulted in the death of conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk, many students questioned whether standard security...

Utah Opera has Stephen King’s stamp of approval on ‘The Shining’

This performance has a twist of its own: the venue. The Capitol Theatre, with its ornate interiors and century-old history, is rumored to be haunted by a ghost.

By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor | October 10, 2025

Starting Oct. 11 at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, the Utah Opera presents Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell’s “The Shining,” an operatic retelling of Stephen King’s novel. Unlike...

Appreciating academics with CFA Research Week

Combing academics and passion is the mission of this annual event

By Luke Utley, Arts Writer | October 5, 2025

The University of Utah is a place dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, as well as supporting the arts. The two of course, can blend together in a way that demonstrates the innate value of art...

Utah Football Fans’ Bye Week Season Update

A stacked weekend of sports is just what Utes fans need, as their team will be out of action until a massive matchup on Oct. 11 vs. Arizona State.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | October 5, 2025

Utah fans get to take a break this weekend and enjoy some stress-free football thanks to a bye. As it currently stands, the Utes are sitting at eighth in the Big 12 standings. These placements...