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U ’s Israeli University Partnership Draws Criticism

The University of Utah signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ariel University on May 19.

By Grace Maya, News Writer | June 28, 2025

The University of Utah signed a partnership memorandum of understanding (MOU) last month with Ariel University, an Israeli institution located in the West Bank. While university officials describe...

Jazz Add to Core with Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr.

The Utah Jazz drafted Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr.. Basketball fans are well-acquainted with the two stars and are excited to see them team up in Utah.

By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer | June 26, 2025

With the fifth and 18th picks in the NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz selected two of the top prospects in the 2025 class, Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr. With the fifth pick, Utah now has the...

Salt Lake City Shows Up for First Ever Red Bull Soapbox Race

Utah's inaugural Red Bull Soapbox Race took place June 14 in front of about 50,000 at the Utah State Capitol.

By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer | June 26, 2025

The Red Bull SoapBox Race made its debut in Utah in front of 50,000 people at the Utah State Capitol June 14. There were 48 teams total — 44 of which were local to Utah — that had put together...

The Secret Lives of Young Brides

Exploring the Utah phenomenon of young marriage.

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

Growing up in the state of Utah often comes with a few common themes: a love for the outdoors, a passion for dirty sodas and the widespread stereotype of young marriage. Many parents in the...

Faculty Raise Concerns Over Economics Merger

On April 18, the University of Utah announced the formation of a unified School of Economics, merging the Department of Economics with QAMO.

By Addy Cowley, News Editor, Photographer | June 25, 2025

On April 18, the University of Utah said it will combine its Department of Economics and the Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations (QAMO) program into a unified School of Economics....

The Secret Lives in the Spotlight

Salt Lake Acting Company opens "The Secret Lives of the Real Wives in the Salt Lake Hive" June 27.

By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | June 25, 2025

Salt Lake Acting Company’s (SLAC) annual summer show is buzzing to bring Salt Lake City something fresh, new and full of absurd laughter. “The Secret Lives of the Real Wives in the Salt...

Opinion: Trump Is Manipulating Christians

To prevent voter exploitation, we must realize what tactics Donald Trump uses to wrongly influence Christians.

By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | June 24, 2025

The current United States President, Donald Trump, is a manipulator. It’s challenging to distinguish between campaigning and manipulation, but that distinction becomes glaring when one hateful...

Spy Hop Premieres ‘REEL STORIES’ This Thursday

Spy Hop’s documentary shorts program premieres June 26, showcasing student-made films.

By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor | June 24, 2025

Spy Hop believes that youth media matters. Whether through film, music, or design, the Salt Lake City nonprofit empowers youth to hone their creativity and create fully realized works of...

Vandoliers Bring New Era, and New Album, to Salt Lake City

Jenni Rose tours for the first time as a trans woman, performing with Vandoliers June 25 at Urban Lounge.

By Lexi Hall, Multimedia Director | June 24, 2025

The Texas country-punk band Vandoliers will roll into Salt Lake City’s Urban Lounge on June 25, just two days before the release of their deeply personal and genre-pushing new album “Life...

Utah Softball’s Season Ends After Loss in Big 12 Tournament

Despite an impressive five-run comeback for the Utes in the seventh inning, a walk-off two run home-run for UCF ended the Utes' year in heartbreaking fashion.

By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer | June 23, 2025

Following a difficult end to the regular season, the University of Utah softball team (13-40, 5-19 Big 12) traveled east to Oklahoma to participate in the team's first Big 12 tournament. The...