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Ducks and Beavers Migrate South for Utah Soccer’s First Home Conference Games

By Ryker Jackson

October 3, 2019

The University of Utah (5-3-2, 0-0-1 Pac-12) soccer team begins a homestand of Pac-12 play this week against both Oregon State (8-1, 0-1 Pac-12) and Oregon (4-2-3, 0-1-0 Pac-12). This will mark the first time that Utah will welcome Pac-12 foes into the newly constructed Ute Field. The Oregon State...

The Gayest World Cup Ever: How the USWNT Helped the LGBTQ+ Community

By Sammy Mora

October 2, 2019

This summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup was nothing if not historic. Not only did the United States Women’s National Team became the first team to win four World Cups, but they were also a part of the World Cup with the most openly LGBTQ+ athletes. In the 2015 World Cup, there were 15 out pla...

California Wants to Pay Their College Athletes, and it’s Time to Join Them

By Ethan Pearce

October 2, 2019

The state of California is working on a bill called the Fair Pay to Play Act, which would make it legal to pay college athletes for use of their name, likeness and image. It has been passed by the state Senate and now only awaits the signature of Governor Gavin Newsom to make it law. It’s about ...

Utes Soccer Strike On with Coach Manning

By Carlos Padilla

October 1, 2019

A sports team is structured much like a military platoon. There are the athletes ⁠— the foot soldiers ⁠— who bravely charge into war week after week. The athletes follow their skills coaches ⁠— the lieutenants ⁠— who are tasked with ensuring the players are ready to compete. At the top...

Utah Women’s Tennis Wraps Up Competition in San Diego

By Leif Thulin

September 30, 2019

The University of Utah women’s tennis team was invited to attend the San Diego State Invitational this weekend. The Fall Classic tournament featured the Utes, the Aztecs, Cal State University Northridge, University of Texas El Paso, McNeese State, San Jose State and Grand Canyon University. The Utes...

Utah Volleyball Starts Pac-12 Play Strong

By Mallory Arnold

September 29, 2019

Utah Utes volleyball began Pac-12 play this week by first taking on the Colorado Buffs at home, and then traveling to Oregon to take on the Ducks. On Wednesday, Sept. 25 the Utes started out strong at home against the Buffs and won in three straight sets. In the first set the Utes went on a seven...

Utes Golf Team Finishes Fifth at William H. Tucker Intercollegiate

By Adam Cochran

September 29, 2019

The University of Utah Golf team finished fifth out of 16 teams this weekend at the William H. Tucker intercollegiate tournament in Albequerque, New Mexico. The three-round tournament took place over two days, Sept. 27 and 28. Two rounds were played on Friday, with the final round on Saturday afternoon. "I...

Diving Into the Past, Swimming to the Future

By Ryker Jackson

September 29, 2019

The University of Utah swim and dive team held their alumni meet this Saturday morning, bringing former players back to their alma matter and bridging the gap between current swimmers and the talent that preceded them. “The most important thing about today is connecting with the alumni, and we did...

No. 19 Utes Rebound Against Cougars

By Sammy Mora

September 29, 2019

There was no repeat of last week for the No. 19 University of Utah football team (4-1, 1-1 Pac-12) as they overpowered Washington State (3-2, 0-2 Pac-12) 38-13 to clinch their first conference win of the season. It was a Utah game from start to finish as the Utes held the usually powerful Wazzu ...

Battle in the Desert: Sun Devils and Utes Clash in Conference Opener

By Carlos Padilla

September 28, 2019

It was a thriller in the desert as the University of Utah (5-3-2, 0-0-1 Pac-12) soccer team faced off at Arizona State (6-2-2, 0-0-1 Pac-12) to kick off Pac-12 play. With both teams refusing to budge, Utah's first Pac-12 game will go in the tie column with a 2-2 outcome in double overtime. The...