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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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Greeks Are Tired of the Party Stereotype

March 10, 2015

When many U students imagine Greek life, they think of parties and keg stands. Some people say fraternities and sororities are full of the popular kids, but those who have pledged Greek say the stereotypes...

SLC Mourns Loss of Former Mayor Corradini

By Mary Royal March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Deedee Corradini, the first and only female mayor of Salt Lake City and a U alumna, died on March 1. Her funeral was held on Monday. FEATURE STORY: SNOW PARTY WINS ASUU...

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Hinckley Institute Honors the People–Not the Party

March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The state of Utah is generally known to be conservative while institutions of higher learning are historically liberal. However, the Hinckley Institute of Politics...

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Capecchi Speaks to Hinckley Institute Audience About Genetics

By Mary Royal March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mario Capecchi is best known for his contribution and research in the field of genetics — and for giving his name to a street U students frequently get lost on. WHAT...

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Women Associated with the U Make History

By Mary Royal March 8, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In 1870, Utah was one of the first states in the nation to grant women the right to vote. Following this progressive mindset, the U has made great landmarks in its...

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U’s Women’s Week Aims to Empower

By Mary Royal March 5, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Next week, from March 6 to 12, marks the fourth annual Women’s Week at the U. WHAT YOU MISSED: ASUU ELECTIONS COMMITTEE HEARS MORE PARTY GRIEVANCES During this...

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Government Fair Allows Students to Interact, Explore Interests

March 5, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Union Saltair Room was filled with representatives from prominent local and national government agencies on Thursday as part of a Government Career Fair. PAST...

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Utah Leg. to Consider Medical Marijuana

By Mary Royal March 4, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Despite the controversial nature of medical marijuana, Sen. Mark Madsen (R-Saratoga Springs) is sponsoring a bill to legalize it in Utah. TOP STORY: EASY WAYS FOR...

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U Law Students Take Top Honors at Bankruptcy Competition

March 4, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Eleven schools competed in the American College of Law Bankruptcy Law Meet, but the U walked away as the winner. WHAT YOU MISSED: APPLE BRINGS DIVERSITY TO THE DIGITAL...

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Beating the “Poor College Student” Stereotype

March 3, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A person in their 20s sits in a run-down one-bedroom apartment, eating ramen and drinking a glass of water. The light flickers overhead, and the television picture...