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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

Utah Fights Chronic Homelessness with Housing Programs

July 23, 2015

What’s the best way to end homelessness? Give them housing. That's the way Utah is helping homeless individuals in a program called Housing First. This ten-year state plan was implemented in 2005 and...

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U Faculty Get Involved in Clean Water Project in Pakistan

July 2, 2015

The U is partnering with Mehran University of Engineering and Technology in Pakistan to provide clean water solutions for one of the most water-stressed countries in the world. Water is one of the most...

U Students Robot Takes Third Place at NASA Competition

U Students’ Robot Takes Third Place at NASA Competition

June 16, 2015

The Utah Robotic Mining Project went into a national competition without high expectations. They left with a third place medal and $1,000. Last month, NASA held its annual Robotic Mining Competition,...

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Bennion Center increases offerings to meet student needs

By Carolyn Webber June 7, 2015

U students get involved in various ways, and over 800 choose to spend their free time dedicated to service through the Lowell Bennion Community Service Center. Dean McGovern, center director, said they've...

New Bill Protects Digital Data for Students

May 21, 2015

Sometimes it seems like your computer might know more about you than your family and friends. Due to efforts to collect and share personal data online, digital privacy has become a top concern -- especially...

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Jane Goodall Calls Utah to Action

By Carolyn Webber April 26, 2015

There are only a few 81-year-olds who spend 300 days traveling around the world each year. Renowned scientist Jane Goodall is one of them. As a part of the Lyceum Lecture series hosted by the College...

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U Helps Defend Against U.S. Cyber Attacks

By Carolyn Webber April 24, 2015

As weapon technology advances each year, the United States Department of Defense must prepare to face the next generation of attacks — and it’s not from guns. Rather, it’s over the Internet. For...

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U Students Bunker Down for Finals

April 21, 2015

As finals week creeps up on U students, it is time to stake your spot for a prime study space, whether that’s the library or somewhere else. The Marriott Library does typically attract the most students...

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U Students Beg for Environmental Change

April 20, 2015

Six U students will be panhandling this week, but they won’t be asking for money. The Art, Action and Environment class is using their final project to raise awareness about environmental issues....

Social Work Dean Retires After More Than a Decade

April 19, 2015

After 15 years, Jannah Mather, dean of the College of Social Work, will be leaving the U. Since 2000, Mather has brought important changes to the program, including raising money for an addition to the...