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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

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U Volunteer Work Leaves Kids Smiling

By Kylee Ehmann March 1, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Volunteer organizations tend to leave people grinning, but few more literally than Sealants for Smiles. MOST READ STORY: MEXICAN AMBASSADOR TO SPEAK AT THE U Throughout...

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Classroom Improvement Committee Seeks to Better Learning Spaces

February 23, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] New desks, renovated classrooms and better bathrooms for students — these are some of the changes the Classroom Improvement Committee are bringing to campus. FEATURE...

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“Vagina Monologues” Tell the Stories of Many Women

February 22, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Nearly 20 years ago, Eve Ensler interviewed over 200 women about their views on sex, violence and relationships. Ensler compiled it all into “The Vagina Monologues,”...

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Hinckley Panel to Discuss Terrorism and Social Media

By Kylee Ehmann February 18, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Videos of beheadings, Charlie Hebdo, Boko Haram and the recent terrorist attacks in Denmark — the year has barely begun, and major stories about terrorism attacks...

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Students Find Gen Ed Classes Are Generally Unfulfilling

February 17, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The class is overcrowded, it has nothing to do with your major and the professor doesn’t know your name — welcome to general education courses. FEATURE STORY:...

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U Professor Teaches the Psychology of Love

February 12, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A memorable teacher can be hard to find. But according to her students, Lisa Diamond, a U psychology professor, is one of those who stands out. Diamond has been...

Resources for Those Recovering from Sexual Violence

February 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Despite national and local efforts to create an environment that combats sexual assault, including the “It’s On Us” campaign, sexual violence is still common on...

(From left to right: professor Lourdes Alberto, professor Dolores Calderón, professor Leticia Alvarez, professor Veronica Valdez and professor Theresa Martinez. Photo by Kylee Ehmann)

Four U Professors Look to Make History with Their Tenure

February 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Four Latina professors will be up for tenure next year at the U, which is more historic than it first appears. OTHER TOP NEWS: ENGINEERING COMMUNITY SEES GROWTH...

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Conference Inspires Students to Become Socially Aware

By Kylee Ehmann February 8, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ASUU hosted its 11th annual Conference on Social Awareness (COSA), inviting members of the U’s community to learn about social justice issues and become more socially...

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Researchers Use TRAX to Measure Air Pollutants

By Kylee Ehmann February 4, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The inversion is unavoidable in the Salt Lake Valley, but new research may be able to pinpoint specific areas where health risks may increase. Different locations...