Chris Hill’s Legacy as Utah’s Athletic Director
The position of a college athletic director is one which is pivotal to any school’s athletic success. Despite the importance of this position the role of an athletic director is often overlooked by the public. This past Summer former University of Utah athletic director Chris Hill announced his retirement after 31 historic years in the […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk- Utah’s Sport Hunting Gem
For years Utah has been known as the outdoorsman’s paradise, and to anyone who has visited the state this should come as no surprise. With seemingly infinite public lands to climb, bike and camp in as well as what has been dubbed “The Greatest Snow on Earth” the Beehive state has no shortage of ways […]
New Study Tests Opioid Addiction on Zebrafish
As the opioid crisis continues to harm the nation researchers with University of Utah Health have conducted new studies which aim to uncover the deeper causes of addiction.Rather than testing on human subjects researchers took an unorthodox yet far safer approach to their study. The main subjects of the opioid testing were zebrafish, which share […]
Provo-Orem Listed as US Community with 18th Highest Well-Being
The town or city in which somebody lives can uncover a lot about them, whether it’s activities they may enjoy or a career which they may have. A new poll, however, finds that certain areas of the United States are statistically happier than others as well. Gallup and Healthways recently released their annual Well-Being Index […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Local Mountain Biking
Many people face apprehension when attempting to learn the ropes of a new outdoor sport. Some activities such as climbing or skiing require a great deal of learning and practice as they involve unfamiliar skills that need to be developed. On top of the unfamiliarity, many outdoor activities come with a great financial burden. However, […]
The College Student’s Guide to Montreal
Everything undergrads need to know for a memorable trip to the gem of Quebec College students are always looking to make the most of their undergraduate years. While this can be done in the classroom a sense of wanderlust and knack for travel, especially to foreign countries, can be an exceptionally special memory for young […]
University of Utah Campus Undergoes Widespread Construction
Since its founding in 1850 the University of Utah has established itself as a premier public university yet the U’s administration is constantly looking for ways to better their campus. Many of the U’s students and faculty feel cheated by the fact that the U is such a reputable university and tuition is so costly […]
Woodward Park City: Utah’s Newest Action Sports Destination
Camp Woodward, one of the biggest names in the action sports community, is looking forward to expanding their newest campus to Park City this November. While some are elated for the construction of the new action sports campus, other Park City locals are disgruntled. Woodward was founded over 45 years ago at their original location […]
An Anthropological and Environmental Look at the Effects of the Glen Canyon Dam
The Glen Canyon region is one of the most popular destinations of the American Southwest. The area is perhaps most known for Lake Powell, yet many visitors do not know the story of how this site was formed. Lake Powell is a reservoir which was created when the backwater from the Glen Canyon Dam flooded […]