In December 2012, Bill McKibben, a prominent environmental writer and activist, spoke at the U’s climate rally. Salt Lake City was McKibben’s final stop on a nationwide speaking tour that was...

Over Fall Break, the U hosted a debate between Republican Mia Love and Democrat Doug Owens, candidates vying for the seat occupied by the retiring Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah) in Utah’s 4th congressional...

With Halloween just around the corner, many U students will undoubtedly be exercising their right to act like children again by donning masks and wearing colorful costumes while partying the night away...

For a relatively small community, the U boasts an impressive amount of diversity on campus. Approximately 28 percent of the student body is non-white, and eight percent are international students....

Self-driving cars seem to be the future, but at what cost? Today, the term “smart car” generally refers to a car with a tiny frame that makes it a “smart choice” for fuel economy,...

It’s no secret that eco-friendliness is rapidly becoming more popular in our world. Car commercials all but scream about fuel efficiency amidst a flurry of fireworks and flashing lights, and “green”...

The past decade has been marked by a rapid advance in consumer technology. The proliferation of personal gadgets, such as iPhones and tablets, has made our lives better in many ways. We have an inexhaustible...

As Utahns, we are lucky to live in a region that has four distinct seasons. Each has something to offer and everyone has their personal favorite, but it’s clear that fall is the superior season,...

This past week, Suni, one of the last living northern white rhinos, was found dead inside the Kenya conservatory where he’s lived since 2009. One of only two remaining males and seven white rhinos...

The United States has only a few federal holidays which honor individuals. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday in January, while the third Monday of February is reserved for remembering George...