Explaining free speech at the U
As a public university, the U is required to protect the First Amendment right of free speech. Different forms of speech are subject to different regulations at the U.
Why are students at Utah State University voting?
Some students at Utah State University articulated the importance of their vote in the upcoming election.
How a diversity bill is impacting students at Utah Tech University
The passage of two DEI bills by the 2024 Utah legislature resulted in the dissolution of some Utah Tech campus organizations, leaving many students in dismay.
HB 261 changes the campus at Utah State University, students react
Non-white and LGBTQ+ students feel deeply affected by Utah House Bill 261, a new law that is reshaping diversity initiatives at public colleges and universities.
Utah’s fiery 2024 gubernatorial debate
Incumbent Republican Gov. Spencer Cox, Democratic challenger Rep. Brian King, and Libertarian candidate Robert Latham each presented their vision for the state.
What college students in Utah need to know about voting in the 2024 presidential...
With the historicity of this year’s presidential election in mind, it is important for first-time voters and other younger voters to know where to vote and how voting works in Utah.
Myth-busting common democracy fallacies
Mason Britton delves into and dispels seven myths surrounding the American democratic system.
Utah legislature puts initiative changes on November ballot
The special session was called amid the Utah Supreme Court’s decision to restrict the legislature’s power to revise voter initiatives.
Utah Supreme Court decision to uphold block on abortion trigger law elicits many viewpoints
Community members react to a recent ruling by the Utah Supreme Court that continues the injunction on a trigger law that bans nearly all abortions in the state.
Several athletes with Utah ties to compete at the Paris Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature several athletes who are from Utah or who have called Utah home for some time.
Alternative Pride festival in Salt Lake City promotes community over corporations
For the third straight year, Pride Without Police provided an alternative to Utah Pride celebrations that occurred earlier in the month.
Shared mobility devices present some safety issues for riders and others
Publicly accessible shared mobility devices such as dockless e-scooters offer a cost-effective means of transportation within Salt Lake City. But these systems come with their own set of responsibilities.