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Frontline Workers Respond to Local Protests

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer May 9, 2020

  On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry addressed fellow delegates at the second Virginia convention exclaiming “Give me liberty or give me death.” Citizens throughout the United States would write...

The block U on campus on Feb. 2, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

LEAP and Block U Help Students Navigate the College Transition

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer May 5, 2020

  Freshmen year is a time of change and growth for many students, and the University of Utah introduced the LEAP and Block U programs, in 1994 and 2013 respectively, to help guide students through...

(Courtesy University of Utah Hospital)

U’s Healthcare System Ranks in the Top Ten Hospitals Nationwide for the Tenth Year in a Row

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer December 30, 2019

  In 1965, the University of Utah Hospital opened its doors for the first time. For the past fifty years, those doors have handled thousands of patients. This year, the U was ranked in the top...

University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute (Courtesy of the U of U UNI)

U Students Optimistic About Recent Huntsman Family Donation

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer November 22, 2019

On Nov. 4, 2019, the Huntsman family, University of Utah President Ruth Watkins and Associated Students of the University of Utah President Anna Barnes held a press conference to announce the Huntsman...

The front gate of the Utah State Prison in Draper. (Photo by Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

Draper Prepares for State Prison Move

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer October 28, 2019

On the left of Porter Rockwell Boulevard in Draper, Utah stands a high school and a new community of homes, townhomes and businesses. Directly adjacent is the Utah State Correctional Facility. The facility...

Smoke-free campus advertising campaign signs at the Union when the policy was first unveiled. Chronicle archives.

After a Vaping-Related Death, Utah Considers Health Concerns of E-Cigarettes

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer October 27, 2019

As the use of electronic cigarettes is on the rise, health concerns are too. In the week of Oct. 9, Utah confirmed its first vaping related death. University of Utah physicians and researchers continue...

The Utah Pride Festival parade included a group from the University of Utah to represent the LGBT.

The Past and Future of the LGBT Resource Center

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer October 1, 2019

  The LGBT Resource Center has been an ally and resource for the LGBTQ+ population of the University of Utah since 2002. In Feb. 2019, the resource center appointed new director, Dr. Clare Lemke. Dr....

Salt Lake City. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Salt Lake City to Become Innovative Zone Alongside New York City

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer September 28, 2019

On Sept. 18, 2019, the Federal Communications Commission released a statement revealing their two new Innovation Zones: Salt Lake City and New York City will be participating in research surrounding 5G...

(Courtesy TEDx Salt Lake City)

TEDxSaltLakeCity in Review

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer September 26, 2019

  For the past several years Salt Lake City has hosted its very own TEDx event, TEDxSaltLakeCity. This year's TEDxSaltLakeCity the University of Utah hosted the seventh annual event at Kingsbury...

Remembering Elva Torres

Remembering Elva Torres

By Angelyn Ramos and Marshall Foster September 25, 2019

  The University of Utah community is mourning the loss of one of our own, Elva "Lala" Torres. On Monday, Aug. 26, the ROTC cadet and U student began her regular morning physical training, but...

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