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Opinion: Spread the Wealth at the U

Higher education cuts harm already struggling students.
By Charlotte Hansen | May 9, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Money print issue, in stands March 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Students across Utah are grappling with the effects...

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Drinking With ‘No Consequence’

The energy drink, created by University of Utah students, is made with the life of the average college student in mind.
By Teetad Govitviwat, News Writer | May 8, 2025

  Instead of trying to be like Celsius or Red Bull with massive sponsorships and spectacles behind their brand, the student-made No Consequence was designed to be an energy drink that anyone can...

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Degrees of Doubt: Rethinking the Value of College

Is college still worth it in today’s world of student debt, rising tuition, and AI-driven jobs? Producer Malcolm Swope and host Emma Ratkovic talk to students, grads and experts at the University of Utah to explore the value of a degree and the growing appeal of alternative paths.
By Emma Ratkovic and Malcolm Swope | May 8, 2025

Transcript Reporter 1: Well, a new study shows employers don’t value college degrees like they used to. Instead, they’re turning to workers who bring skill and experience over education. Reporter...

Can of Worms — Episode 11: Books

In this episode of Can of Worms, we're talking about books! We explore the resources and opportunities of our local Marriott Library, Salt Lake City Public Library, as well as other bookstores around town. Join us!
By Anna Rollins, Max Rhineer, and Cambria Thorley | May 7, 2025

[Intro Music] Anna: Hi, welcome back to Can of Worms! My name's Anna. Cambria: I'm Cambria. Max: And I'm Max. Anna: Today, we are talking about books! Do you guys know what books are? Cambria:...

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U Community Members Face Uncertainty Over Legal Status

As the Trump administration moves to strip legal status from immigrants and international students, uncertainty and fear grip those caught in the shifting policies, even as courts push back.
By Josi Hinds, News Editor | May 7, 2025

  Since taking office, President Donald Trump has made several attempts to revoke immigrants’ and students’ legal status in the United States. Though many of these attempts have been blocked...

Explore Hogle Zoo After Dark With ZooLuminate

Explore Hogle Zoo After Dark With ZooLuminate

Hogle Zoo lights up the night with glowing animal sculptures until the end of May.
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor | May 7, 2025

  Right next to Salt Lake City’s Emigration Canyon, Hogle Zoo has been a cherished place for families since its opening in 1931. The zoo spans 42 acres and is home to over 800 animals of 139...

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Salt Lake is a Reader’s Paradise

Summer is just around the corner, and so is the perfect spot to kick back, relax and get lost in a book.
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer | May 5, 2025

  A quietness falls over the University of Utah. The semester is over, and summer has begun to take root. The mountains have traded white capped peaks for lush green, and suddenly the valley has...

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How Katie Sanyal Turned a Student Project Into Her Debut Novel

Katie Sanyal started “Lady of the House” as part of a university class, and ended up with a novel now set to release nationwide. As she prepares to graduate, Sanyal reflects on what it means to build something from scratch while still being a student.
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor | May 5, 2025

  Katie Sanyal, graduating this spring with a BA in English from the University of Utah, started “Lady of the House” during a year-long novel-writing workshop led by Dr. Michael Gills. The...

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‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ is Masterfully Brutal

48 Tributes. 1 Victor. “Sunrise on the Reaping” is another truly brutal peek into the world of Panem that preceded the original “The Hunger Games” trilogy.
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer | May 5, 2025

This review is spoiler-free. You know those stories that you enter knowing that all of the characters are going to die, but you read them anyway? “Sunrise on the Reaping,” Suzanne Collins’...