Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 3520
Comm 3520 explores radio journalism and exposes students to news writing, reporting, covering a beat, interviewing sources and producing news for broadcast. These episodes are a collection of students’ final projects covering topics such as the beauty industry, college athletics, influencers and why we love the things that we love!
Utah's Hogle Zoo
with Nadeen Ayoub
Nadeen Ayoub takes us to the Hogle Zoo to explore the zoo’s impact on the community.
Four Letters, $4.5 Million: The Conversation Behing the U's LOVE Sculpture
with Sean Stetson
At the University of Utah, a new sculpture is drawing attention for both its message and its price tag. The giant red LOVE sculpture outside the Utah Museum of Fine Arts cost 4.5 million dollars. Sean Stetson went to campus to hear what it means and why it matters now.
Measles in Utah
with Simone Arai Wiatrak
Utah’s measles cases continue to rise surpassing South Carolina to become the epicenter of the outbreaks in the U.S. Simone Arai Wiatrak shows how the measles outbreak began, what barriers there are to get vaccines, and next steps to take to mitigate the spread of measles.
Redmond Farms Partners with U Athletics
with Clara Raposo
Utah student-athletes are finding a new opportunity with a local brand. One local company is taking a different approach than some of its bigger competitors. They are focusing on relationships, community and long-term impact. Reporter Clara Raposo has the details.
The Downtown Winter Farmers Market Impacts Many
with Lexi Lilly
The Winter Downtown Farmer’s Market is coming to a close on April 18 but don’t worry, the summer one will be open soon enough on June 6. Lexi Lilly shows us how farmer’s markets impact our community in Salt Lake.
Inside the U's Biomedical Engineering Program
with Jonny Yi
The University of Utah accepts over 3,000 students every year and the number keeps growing. With one of the largest medical programs in the west, competition is fierce. So people have multiple avenues to learn, Jonny Yi takes a look at just one avenue: The biomedical engineering department.
Paying to Play: The cost of club hockey at the University of Utah
with Ellis Beacom
At major universities, college athletics often means scholarships, packed arenas, and national attention. But for some athletes, playing at a high level comes with a different reality, one that includes paying out of pocket just to stay on the ice. At the University of Utah, club hockey players balance competition, school, and financial strain just to keep playing. Ellis Beacom takes us inside that world.
The Overlooked Beauty of the Marriott Library
with JT Downard
For many, the library is associated with shushing librarians, that robust book smell, and the occasional ping of a random document being scanned in or out. But it’s much more, JT Downard takes a closer look behind the cover.
Collegiate Esports: Growing Fad or Dying Industry?
with John Eckstrom
Colleges support a lot of official programs under them, from football and athletics to some lesser known ones. John Eckstrom gives us an inside look at professional Esports at the University of Utah.
Westminster Theatre Debuts The Importance of Being Earnest
with Elizabeth Griffee
Westminster University is opening its spring play, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, this Friday. University of Utah reporter Elizabeth Griffee is there right now to give us a behind-the-scenes look.
Bridging the Music Gap
with Myra Hicks
Myra Hicks reports on an after-school program called Project GRIT that works to provide high-quality music education for elementary school students.
A Utah Identity, What UTS's TRAX Means to Riders
with Alex Hooper
Salt Lake City’s TRAX light‑rail system, a place where University of Utah students, commuters, and families all share the same space. Alex Hooper takes us onboard to explore what the trains reveal about the city as a whole.
Impact of NIL on College Athletes
with Colin Lenskold
When the NCAA introduced Name, Image, and Likeness, better known as N-I-L on July First, 2021 no one really knew what to expect. Now, less than five years later, it’s completely changed the way college sports work. Colin Lenskold has more from the University of Utah.
I'm Not Selling Anything
with Maggie Macfarlane
The Salt Lake City Public Library isn’t going anywhere. With a rise in the “physical media” online trend, libraries have become the suppliers of physical goods. From books to movies, to snacks and internet access, the Salt Lake City Public Librarians are here to help.
Student Sound: Local Musical Talent is the U's Unexpected Strength
with Rowan Mcmanus
The University of Utah is an underground hub of music, with many bands and fans promoting their love for the art in whatever way they see fit. Rowan Mcmanus tells us Salt Lake City has always flown a bit under the radar with its music scene.
A Queer Little Community in the Utah Desert
with Austin Mino
Under the Umbrella, a queer literature bookstore in Salt Lake City, has been one of the main places for queer community and representation in the state. Austin Mino tells us Queer Utahns have been able to meet people who think as they do and have the freedom to explore their queer identity in a safe, inclusive space.
The Brazillian Club
with Aubrey Reber
The University of Utah’s Brazilian Club hosted an event at the Language and Communications building to celebrate the annual Brazilian Carnaval festival. Journalism Student Audrey Reber shows us the ins and outs of the lively Brazilian Club.
Many Feel "Make America Great Again" is a Hoax
with Chance Srey
With gas prices souring, unlawful deportations and new federal cuts, Americans across the nation are confused with what the American Dream really is. Chance Srey takes a look at what’s happening.