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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

Student Commencement Speaker Encourages Graduates to Have the Drive to Go Somewhere

Student Commencement Speaker Encourages Graduates to “Have the Drive to Go Somewhere”

By Cara MacDonald May 7, 2017

Luisa Gerstner da Rosa was selected as the student speaker for this year’s commencement at the University of Utah. The information systems and operations management double major was one of 44 students...

Students Show Gratitude to U Donors at Thank U Day

Students Show Gratitude to U Donors at Thank U Day

By Cara MacDonald April 24, 2017

On Wednesday, students gathered in Marriott Plaza at the University of Utah for "Thank U Day."  The event was an opportunity for students to write thank you notes to those who donate to the Alumni Association...

Debaters Saige Miller and Courtney Nilson at the John R. Park Debate Societys event
Appreciation vs. Appropriation: A Conversation about the U of U’s Drum and Feather on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

Debate Team Hosts Discussion on Ute Nickname, Circle and Feathers Logo

By Cara MacDonald April 24, 2017

Students on the University of Utah's debate team held a heated discussion on Wednesday about one of the most controversial topics on campus — the circle and feathers logo and labeling students at the...

Honors Class Spends Year Tackling Sexual Assault at the U

By Cara MacDonald April 11, 2017

The Honors College at the University of Utah provides year-long six-credit Praxis labs for students dedicated to researching and coming up with solutions to issues in society.  Senior Katie Houser and...

Smart Pills: Students Turn to Quick Fix Drugs to Cope with Workload

Smart Pills: Students Turn to Quick Fix Drugs to Cope with Workload

By Cara MacDonald April 5, 2017

When asked, almost any student at the University of Utah would say that their education is difficult and stressful. Even the best of students falter under the heavy weight of assignments and deadlines. Some...

The Lassonde Studios at the U (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

LSD at Lassonde: Microdosing to Enhance Creativity

By Cara MacDonald April 3, 2017

Microdosing for Ben — a student here identified by a pseudonym — seemed like just one of those crazy adult life experiences, such as drinking or swearing, especially to a guy who grew up Mormon. That...

The U Works to Help Refugees Achieve Academic Success

The U Works to Help Refugees Achieve Academic Success

By Cara MacDonald March 27, 2017

Nearly 85,000 refugees legally arrived in the United States in the year 2016 with hopes of being successfully assimilated into society. Fleeing political, economic, or social turmoil, many of these people...

Graphic by Zac Fox

The U’s Role in Utah’s Transformation Into the Silicon Slopes

By Cara MacDonald March 24, 2017

Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake City has always been a center for economic growth. Utah’s motto is “industry,” after all. In the past decade Utah has become a hotspot for development...

ASUU Candidates Discuss Campus Safety and Student Voices in Final Debate

ASUU Candidates Discuss Campus Safety and Student Voices in Final Debate

By Brad Bennion March 3, 2017

On Wednesday, candidates for ASUU president met for a second debate. The three parties competing for office — ACT, Precision, and Unite — answered questions about their campaign platforms, and then...

Rising Waters: Students and Faculty Join the Fight Against Diverting the Great Salt Lake

Rising Waters: Students and Faculty Join the Fight Against Diverting the Great Salt Lake

By Cara MacDonald March 2, 2017

Many scientists believe the United States will experience a serious dilemma in the near future — a severe lack of water.  As the number of people in the U.S. rises, increasingly more water is going...