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Kesem at the U Co-directors Xander "Mozart" Lott and Ashlin "Bernie" Holbrook introduce a speaker (Photo courtesy of Neena Jo D'Souza).
Kesem Hosts ‘Make the Magic Gala’ at the U
By Jessica Menna, News Writer • April 2, 2025

  On Saturday, March 22, patrons gathered for Kesem’s first annual Make the Magic Gala at the University of Utah. The gala, aimed at fundraising for children impacted by a parent’s cancer, featured live music and hosted a cocktail hour, dinner, dessert, drinks and a silent...

Demonstrators carry a 200-foot transgender pride flag at the steps of Utah's Capitol (Photo by Jess Menna).
Hundreds Rally for Transgender Day of Visibility at Capitol
By Jessica Menna, News Writer • April 2, 2025

  Last Saturday, hundreds of people gathered on the steps of the Utah State Capitol for Transgender Day of Visibility. After speakers...

The Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Bench to Bedside Encourages Medical Innovation Among Students
By Josi Hinds, News Editor • April 1, 2025

  This article originally appeared in the Health and Medicine print issue, in stands January 2o25. It has not been updated and some information...

The Utah State Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Mandatory Jail Time and Deportation for Hazing: Immigration Bills Signed Into Law
By Grace Maya, News Writer • March 31, 2025

  Prior to the start of this legislative session, a group of republican lawmakers announced their intent to prioritize immigration reform...

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The Future of Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Order
By Kate Keith, News Writer • March 31, 2025

  On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order terminating all mandates, policies, programs, preferences...

University of Utah President Taylor Randall speaks at a press conference with the Daily Utah Chronicle in the John R. Park Building in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
U President Taylor Randall Wants Higher Ed to Withstand Recent Federal Moves
By Elle Crossley, News Writer • March 29, 2025

  The University of Utah has announced plans for a campus transformation amid the federal government’s recent crackdowns on higher...

Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks speaks at the UFCR's convention on Mar. 25, 2025 in the Gould Auditorium in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Utah College Republicans Gather for 2025 Convention
By Addy Cowley, Investigative Writer • March 26, 2025

  The 2025 College Republican Convention took place Saturday, March 22, at the Gould Auditorium in the Marriott Library. Hosted by the...

Pro-Palestine demonstrators organize outside the John R. Park Building at the University of Utah on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Mecha Holds Solidarity Protest for Arrested Student Activist
By Jessica Menna, News Writer • March 22, 2025

  Nearly 100 people chanted to the beat of a snare drum at Presidents Circle Wednesday evening as part of a protest in solidarity for...

Fernanda Pinaffi working behind the scenes. (Photo courtesy of Fernanda Pinaffi)
‘Ignore it’: Despite Industry Growth, Some Women in Gaming Say Online Aggression Persists
By Jonnathan Yi March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

Amy (left), Melissa (middle), and Mike (right) working together to resolve a shipping issue (Photo courtesy of CheyAnn Lee)
‘No cap’: How Gen Z Slang is Shaking up Office Talk
By Shyanne Beecher March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

Image created by Amie Schaeffer
What College Students Think About Beauty Filters and Their Impact on Mental Health
By Addy Christensen and Eliza Delgado March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

Tito, an SLCC student and esports competitor, plays Valorant, demonstrating the trajectory of modern competitive gaming. (Gerardo Galvez-Zamora, The Globe )
From Nostalgia to Brain Rot: The Shifting Landscape of Video Games
By Gerardo Galvez-Zamora, The Globe Writer • March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

As social media increasingly influences everyday life, Generation Z’s online humor mirrors their struggles with mental health challenges. Social media has contributed to Gen Z’s desensitization to serious social issues, resulting in harsher interpretations and reactions online. (Cora Mark | Sun News Daily)
Tragedy, TikToks, Taboo Jokes: Understanding Gen Z’s Humor
By Alyssa Bales and Ives Hong March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

The growing digital age raises discussion on media consumption and the growing form of social media connections. GenZInsights.com listed that 74% of Gen Z spend their free time online. From an IBM Institute for Business Value survey, 73% of Gen Z use their devices to connect with friends and family, 59% use them for entertainment and 58% use them for online video games. (Ashley Orduna, The Globe)
Navigating Communication and Media Consumption in the Digital Era
By Ashley Orduna, The Globe Writer • March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

Lorcana enthusiasts engage in a heated game during a community league night at Hill Top TCG in Riverdale, Utah. (Sky Mundell)
Gaming: Rewiring Social Connections
By Sky Mundell, Weber State Student • March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

Giselle McIntyre had screen time guidelines when she was in high school that were set by her mother. (Teresa Chaikowsky, The Globe)
SLCC Students Share What It Means To Be ‘chronically online’
By Teresa Chaikowsky, Globe Writer • March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

Dean Wanda Pillow (Photo curtesy of University of Utah Communications).
Wanda Pillow Named New Dean for College of Humanities
By Josi Hinds, News Editor • March 18, 2025

  The College of Humanities and the School for Cultural and Social Transformation officially have a new dean, Wanda Pillow, who has been...

Inversion in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. (Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)
Air Quality or Air Inferiority? Reproductive Repercussions of Salt Lake’s Air Pollution
By Kate Brague, Investigative Writer • March 13, 2025

  This article originally appeared in the Health and Medicine print issue, in stands January 2025. It has not been updated and some information...

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Skiing and snowboarding shape the college experience for some U students
By Elle Crossley, News Writer • March 12, 2025

  In a state with the slogan "The Greatest Snow on Earth," it's no surprise that the University of Utah is home to a robust snow sports community....

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