(Salt Lake City, UT) — University of Utah is getting backlash over a partnership with an Israeli school. The University signed a partnership last month with Ariel University, which is located on the occupied West Bank. A letter and petition signed by faculty, staff, students and alumni was sent to […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The University of Utah is terminating the recognition of a fraternity chapter after a pattern of hazing violations. According to school leadership, the Sigma Nu fraternity participated in a number of hazing rituals, which included new members being forced to drink alcohol or use illegal […]
(Provo, UT) — The Russian government has added BYU to its list of undesirable organizations, according to a report published by The Moscow Times. The country gives the label to groups they consider a threat to their safety, laws, or operations. Entities on the list, now including BYU, are barred […]
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services recognized Wesley Crouch and Barbara Hyett with Impact Awards for their many years spent providing healthcare to rural Utah. According to a press release, “Crouch is a pharmacist working at Sanpete Valley Hospital. He has saved his patients $3 million over the […]
(Southern Utah) — Early summer storms have brought flash flood warnings and trail closures across southern Utah. Zion National Park was under a probable flash flood risk yesterday, prompting possible closures of popular hikes like the Narrows. Officials urge visitors to use caution and discretion during rainy conditions.
(Provo, UT) — A BYU study says there’s a greater risk of type-two diabetes from drinking sugary drinks than from eating sugary eats. Lead author and BYU nutritional science professor Karen Della Corte says this is the first study to show “relationships between different sugar sources and type two diabetes […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A University of Utah tennis player has been charged with six first-degree felonies, including two counts of rape. Twenty-one-year-old Berk Bugarik faces charges related to a sexual assault reported to have occurred last November. Bugarik joined the team in 2022 and was ranked as high […]
(Provo, UT) — A Provo man is charged with threat of terrorism after allegedly threatening to blow up the Missionary Training Center in April 2024. Anthony Beardall also faces a misdemeanor charge of electronic communication harassment. Beardall reportedly made at least ten calls to BYU’s information center on April 24th, […]
(Washington, DC) — Republican Senators Rand Paul and Mike Lee back Elon Musk’s criticism of President Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill.” The House-approved bill drew Musk’s ire, calling it a disgusting abomination. Paul and Lee both agree the Senate must make the bill better. Musk’s remarks come shortly after he […]
(Syracuse, UT) — The President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to attend a temple dedication this weekend, but his prayer will be pre-recorded. The dedication is set for Sunday at the Syracuse Temple, about 30 miles north of Salt Lake City. Church officials confirmed the […]
