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The welcome sign of Peterson, Utah, home of Wasatch Peaks Ranch.

Wasatch Peaks Ranch: Slopes just out of reach

Megan Swann, Contributor April 16, 2024

The 12,700 acres of pristine slopes on the east side of the Wasatch Mountains sit right in Morgan County’s backyard, but most residents will never get to see them, not unless they have $500,000 to spend...

Juvenile inmates in the Juvenile Intervention Program sitting together in a Juvenile Center.

Behavioral changes in Ogden schools

Kenna Gough, Contributor April 16, 2024

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, parents and educators are growing more and more concerned with the increasing behavioral problems in teens seen throughout Utah. Incident rates in Utah’s high...

A graph showing the increase in air pollution in recent years. Data source: Shauna Abbenhaus, department air monitoring scientist with Utah Department of Environmental Quality.

The impacts of Utah’s air pollution on student athletes

Madeline Thorpe, Contributor April 16, 2024

The theater department at Weber State University recently read a play by Rachel Bublitz, a professional playwright, called “Red Days.” The play follows the daily challenges a young athlete faces while...

Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) skates with the puck ahead of Arizona Coyotes right wing Dylan Guenther (11) during the second period of an NHL game, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Dallas.

OPINION: NHL to the 801

Collyn Cowles, Section Editor April 16, 2024

In a monumental shift for the NHL, the Arizona Coyotes bid farewell to the Valley of the Sun, setting their sights on the snow-capped peaks of Salt Lake City. The decision, finalized amidst a whirlwind...

A graph showing the tax funding and revenue of UTA per year. Data provided by UTA.

Tickets please: A look at UTA’s fares

Jer Bates, Contributor April 16, 2024

It’s 4 p.m. on a sunny spring Wednesday at the North Temple FrontRunner station in downtown Salt Lake City. The platform quickly begins to fill with passengers waiting for the next commuter train headed...

Weber State Cheer and Dance Team celebrating their clean sweep on Daytona Beach.

WSU Cheer and Dance win in Daytona

Lexie Andrew, Section Editor April 16, 2024

Weber State University’s Cheer and Dance teams competed at the National Cheer and Dance Association Collegiate Nationals (NCA/NDA) in Daytona, Florida, on April 11-13. It was a successful weekend for...

Map of Utah showing Utah police agencies.  Size shows count of Cold Case Database. Data was scraped my Morgan Keller from the Utah department of public safety cold case website. URL: https://bci.utah.gov/coldcases/

Lost but not forgotten: how Utah investigates cold cases

Star Neil, Contributor April 16, 2024

As public interest in cold cases continues to rise, Utah investigators fight against time in their search for answers among fading memories and decaying evidence. Families continue to hold out hope, but...

Faith Hoe running back to the batters box after hitting a baseball with her bat.

Weber State softball wins three-game series against Portland State

Jacoba Jones, Asst. Sports Editor April 11, 2024

This season, on April 5 and 6, the Wildcats went 2–1 in a three-game series against Portland State University. Weber State University softball currently has a 17–17 overall record and holds first place...

Weber States Spirit Squad - Small at the Nationals Sendoff Performance on April 6.

WSU cheer and dance teams take on Daytona

Lexie Andrew, Section Editor April 11, 2024

Weber State University’s cheer and dance teams are ready to take the floor at the National Cheer Association/National Dance Association Collegiate Nationals in Daytona, Florida. The teams held their...

Valentina Rodriguez posing for a photo with Senator Luz Escamilla.

Interview with Luz Escamilla: Minority leader of the Utah Senate

Nathanael Stout, Translator April 11, 2024

Original Spanish version written by Valentina Rodriguez and Tanner Scott Translated to English by Nathanael Stout This article, originally written in December 2023, has been edited for length. Luz...

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News Quiz 4/11

Brisa Odenthal, Section Editor April 11, 2024

QUESTIONS: 1. Arizona’s Supreme Court upheld the state’s decision to repeal an abortion bill from which year? A. 1796 B. 1864 C. 2003 D. 1964 2. Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa released the lead...

Valentina Rodriguez posing for a photo with Senator Luz Escamilla.

Entrevista a Luz Escamilla: Líder minoritaria del Senado de Utah

Nathanael Stout, Translator April 11, 2024

Entrevista a Luz Escamilla: Líder minoritaria del Senado de Utah Valentina Rodriguez y Tanner Scott Este artículo, originalmente escrito en diciembre de 2023, se ha editado por longitud. Luz Escamilla...

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