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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

Blast From the Past, How the U has changed (and stayed the same) Since the 1980s

October 3, 2016

It’s homecoming this week, and what better way to celebrate than taking a time machine back to the 80s? The U has evolved over these last 30 years, becoming part of the Pac-12 and tearing down and rebuilding...

Student debate, Wednesday, February 24th, 2016, Peter Creveling Utah Chronicle

Hinckley Institute of Politics Offers Programs for Everyone

By Rachael Folland September 24, 2016

For U students who may be contemplating internships or politics-oriented programs, the Hinckley Institute of Politics is a place to start. Some students may not be aware of the opportunities the institute...

Hinckley Intern Returns From D.C. with Plans to Help Latino Community

Hinckley Intern Returns From D.C. with Plans to Help Latino Community

September 19, 2016

After completing an internship in Washington D.C., Ciria Alvarez is on track to make a difference in the world. Last spring, Alvarez spent the semester working as a Hinckley Institute of Politics intern...

Institute at the U Develops Suicide Prevention App

Institute at the U Develops Suicide Prevention App

By Rachael Folland September 5, 2016

Children and teens in crisis now have a new resource. An app developed by the U’s Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI) aims to reduce the suicide rate for young people in Utah. SafeUT is an app funded by...

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute was founded in 2001

Lassonde Studios Nears Completion, Prepares For Open House

August 26, 2016

The new Lassonde Studios building is close to being finished, and 412 students have already moved in to its residence quarters. Construction is still going, scheduled to be completed in time for its open...

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This New App Rewards Students For Turning Their Phone Off In Class

August 26, 2016

Students who can’t take their eyes off their cell phones in class now have a remedy in the form of an app. The two-year-old Pocket Points works by locking a student’s phone while in class and on-campus....

PlazaFest: A Way For Students To Get Involved

PlazaFest: A Way For Students To Get Involved

August 22, 2016

It’s the busiest time of year again. Students are moving into dorms, picking up textbooks at the bookstore, and searching relentlessly for classrooms on campus; it’s the start of a new fall semester....

Students at U rally against Trump during RNC

August 1, 2016

From July 18-21 at the Republican National Convention (RNC), Republicans assembled in Cleveland to support their fearless presidential nominee, Donald J. Trump. Also in attendance were over 1000 protesters,...

Freshman Tackles Climate Change

Freshman Tackles Climate Change

July 26, 2016

Recently, the U has been in the spotlight for voting in favor of fossil fuel divestment, and then later retracting that decision. Despite this ongoing issue, an incoming freshman is hoping to provide awareness...

Photo credit: Courtesy of Tony Webster

Discussion Group Highlights Solutions

July 26, 2016

In response to the current events involving police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, a discussion group was organized on the U campus for people to voice their opinions about race and racism...