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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

U Students Fight for Nationwide Free Tuition with Million Student March

U Students Fight for Nationwide Free Tuition with “Million Student March”

December 23, 2015

As Spring Semester looms, students are turning to their wallets, scholarships or parents to get the thousands of dollars needed for tuition. But a few are trying to get that number dropped to zero —...

Study Finds That Vocal Tone Can Help Predict Relationship Success

Study Finds That Vocal Tone Can Help Predict Relationship Success

December 10, 2015

When it comes to relationships, it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it — at least, according to one U professor’s research. Brian Baucom, a professor in clinical psychology, helped create...

U Works to Update Campus WiFi, Hopes for Faster Service

U Works to Update Campus WiFi, Hopes for Faster Service

December 3, 2015

The next time you connect to campus WiFi, you’ll have reason to hope for a better signal. University Information Technology will begin upgrading old access points across campus next week. 1,647 wireless...

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U Students Rep for Tech Companies to Create Future Customers

December 3, 2015

The next time your computer freezes, you might be able to turn to the student sitting next to you for help. Tech companies, such as Apple, Microsoft and Adobe, have student tech representatives at the...

U Professor Petitions Supreme Court to Review Case of Utah Teen Sentenced to Life Without Parole

November 29, 2015

A U law professor and a group of students are petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to clarify the constitutionality of sentencing a juvenile to life in prison without parole. Professor Michael Teter filed...

The Complicated Route to Insurance for International Students

November 23, 2015

Walter Mirkss is a first semester graduate student at the U. But little did he know that his education would be accompanied by an unexpected bill for $720 -- in addition to tuition. Mirkss is an international...

A group of girls at the Racial Awareness March at the U in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday, Nov. 20th, 2015. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Hosts “March Against Racism”

November 20, 2015

More than 500 U students and community members participated in a “March Against Racism” and forum Friday. Racial underrepresentation, white privilege and insensitivity were major themes throughout...

As the Wind Blows: Utah Wind Ensemble Releases Two CDs, Available on iTunes

As the Wind Blows: Utah Wind Ensemble Releases Two CDs, Available on iTunes

November 19, 2015

The U’s Wind Ensemble released its first two CDs under the direction of professor and conductor Scott Hagen. Although the CDs, “The Music of David Maslanka: Volume 2” and “Gemini,” are not directly...

U Professors Research Method of Transforming Food into LED Lights

U Professors Research Method of Transforming Food into LED Lights

November 6, 2015

You gonna finish your lunch? If not, you might want to take it to the engineering building because U researchers have discovered a way to manufacture LED lights from leftover food and drinks. Professors...

U Study Shows Electronic Systems in Cars Dangerously Distract Drivers

November 2, 2015

“Hey Siri, crash my car.” While these are not words you’re likely to hear, U researchers believe it’s what drivers are asking for when they interact with electronic systems in their car. Their...