When I first moved out for college, I thought my biggest challenges would be keeping up with classes and trying not to embarrass myself in front of new friends. Little did I know, my living condition...

  On Sept. 5, the University of Utah quietly released the news that they are no longer accepting students into the Performing Arts Design Program (PADP). In my interviews with PADP students, they...

  The University of Utah's campus dining scene has not always had a glowing reputation. Student concerns have ranged from a lack of dietary accommodations to meal transfer limitations. For a while,...

  This weekend, fans gathered together for Salt Lake City’s annual FanX Convention. The convention draws tens of thousands each year, offering panels, artist booths and more, celebrating fan...

  On June 14 of this year, the “No Kings” Protest in downtown Salt Lake City boasted 10,000 protesters. The sea of civilians peacefully marching consisted of a large variety of organizations,...

This article originally appeared in the Rough Draft print issue, in stands August 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. There is a growing concern among Americans about...

  Utah has a notable reputation for modesty and pleasantries. These values are deeply rooted in the state’s religious origins, pushing social norms embedded by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

  In a recent New York Times article, a Harvard student told reporters that “Everyone arrived on campus hoping to change the world. But what they learn at Harvard is that actually doing anything...

  President Donald Trump signed a bill Aug. 1 cutting federal funding to public media outlets. This includes National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The Trump administration...

This article originally appeared in the Rough Draft print issue, in stands August 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Too often in college, students suffer from constant...