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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Language meets art

Language meets art

January 17, 2014

In human life, words carry a vast amount of significance. Artist Lesley Dill said, “[Words are] a kind of spiritual armor, an intervening skin between ourselves and the world.” This idea carries the...

OUR_Ep.50_ Trayvon Martian

January 16, 2014

On this episode of 'OUR,' we introduce our new co-host Dakotah. We also discuss journalism at the U and Trayvon Martian's mother coming to the U. Thank you and we appreciate U.

Freshman forward Emily Potter attacks the hoop at last week’s game against the Golden Bears at the Huntsman Center. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Women’s basketball: Freshmen making strides for Utah

January 16, 2014

Although the goal of making the NCAA Tournament this year seems rather bleak, Utah can’t help but feel good about the years to come. This season has not gone exactly as the Utes had hoped, as they have...

Sophmore forward Delon Wright shows how serious he is about basketball at the U. Photo by Conor Barry.

Men’s basketball: Playing for Utes is ‘Wright’ choice

January 16, 2014

At media day before this season began, a great deal of buzz surrounded incoming junior Delon Wright. Not only does he boast an impressive pedigree as the younger brother of NBA player Dorell Wright, but...

Incoming transfer students learn about life at the U at a transfer orientation Jan. 14 in the Union. Photo by Dane Goodwin.

Mentors ease transfer students’ transitions

January 16, 2014

Transfer students face unique challenges on campus, and one U program aims to change that tough transition. Zhirong Wang, a student in biology, is a leader in the Campus Life Mentor program, a group within...

Anna Deveare tells her stories of health care and its horror stories as part of the David P. Gardner Lecture series at Kingsbury Hall. Photo by Brent Uberty.

“The Human Story”

January 16, 2014

Interviews of voices from all walks of life took center stage at Kingsbury Hall on Wednesday night. Delivering word-for-word impressions from a diverse set of Americans on their health care experiences,...

Photo courtesy of Kingsbury Hall.

Comedian Mike Birbiglia returns to the U

January 16, 2014

The new semester is well underway. The January slumps have begun, and there is little to rejoice over as students struggle through the post-holiday blues. Next Thursday, comedian Mike Birbiglia, who Time...

Luigi Ghersi

Saving more important than indulging

January 15, 2014

Last semester, I spent enough money on coffee each month to fill my parents’ minivan’s gas tank not once, but twice. I had a mental map of every coffee shop on campus and knew how long I would have...

Photo courtesy of UMFA

Mayer explores online identity, control at UMFA

January 15, 2014

Technology is society’s prosthetic limb. To many, it is an extension of the body. Like the opposable thumb, technology is a crucial part of human gestures and actions. In the hyperbolic and metaphorical...