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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Students Leading Change office candidates, Matt Miller (left), Jack Bender (center), and Jessica Patterson (right) discuss student affairs at the ASUU debate at the Peterson Heritage Center on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016

ASUU Candidates Clash Over Funding, Feasibility In First Debate

February 23, 2016

The first ASUU elections debate, held Monday, fostered conflict between the two parties -- Students Leading Change (SLC) and ONE -- over rising student fees. SLC presidential candidate Jack Bender, a...

U Be Counted Campaign Rallies Support for Student Athletes

U Be Counted Campaign Rallies Support for Student Athletes

February 16, 2016

The Crimson Club Athletic Fund (CCAF) is encouraging fans to step forward as donors. The third annual “U Be Counted” campaign is the CCAF’s primary fundraising effort and had its kickoff on Feb....

Board of Trustees Offered Sneak Peek at ASUU Platforms

Board of Trustees Offered Sneak Peek at ASUU Platforms

February 11, 2016

Although ASUU elections don't start until Saturday, candidates from both parties spoke to the U's Board of Trustees early Tuesday morning to give brief outlines of their campaign platforms. Student Leading...

HRE Allows Students with Disabilities to Keep Support Animals in Residence Halls

February 8, 2016

The standard “no dogs in the residence halls” rule is relaxed a bit for students with disabilities. Dependent upon approval from the U's Center for Disability Services, students may be eligible for...

Commuter Services Erects Temporary Office Space in Sage Point Parking Lot

February 5, 2016

Temporary Commuter Services office spaces will be built in the Sage Point parking lots. Construction is due to begin on Monday, Feb. 8 and will close the west side of section 3 of lot 87, on the corner...

Team Researches Experiences of Transfer Students in Writing Classes

February 3, 2016

To help gain insight and knowledge surrounding the writing experience of transfer students, Christie Toth is leading research on the topic. “We focus a lot on first-year writing, but we haven’t learned...

U Encourages Students to Complete FAFSA Applications

February 2, 2016

As the calendar flipped to February, the University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid kicked off its FAFSA Campaign Week with a tabling event Monday morning. “Our main goal is to advise students...

Hinckley Institute Allows Students to Host Forums, Develop Poise and Confidence

Hinckley Institute Allows Students to Host Forums, “Develop Poise and Confidence”

January 26, 2016

Before you hear from CeCe McDonald or Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah), the Hinckley Institute of Politics gives the stage to its student forum hosts. The students, who introduce the variety of speakers drawn...

The location for a new bus stop near the Sorenson education building for a new electric shuttle through campus, Wednesday, January 20, 2016.

Electric Shuttle Route Pauses Construction for Spring Semester

January 25, 2016

Students are just two semesters from a smoother commute. Emerging from months of dust and debris is the new electric campus shuttle route, now officially half-completed. The first of two scheduled construction...

A sign supporting equal rights is seen at a rally and march commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day outside Kingsbury Hall, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016.

MLK March to Kingsbury Hall Celebrates Activism with Music, Spoken Word

By Allison Oligschlaeger January 19, 2016

“Ain’t I allowed to fulfill Martin’s dream? You know, the one where I might actually be considered a human being?” asked Shekinah Stanton during her performance. The audience murmured and snapped...