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Students at the University of Utah are following the COVID-19 guidelines by wearing masks while working on campus (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

New Utah State of Emergency Impacts U Campus

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein November 9, 2020

  As COVID-19 cases surge in Utah, Gov. Gary Herbert declared a state of emergency in Utah at 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 8. He announced a statewide mask mandate until further notice and limited social...

Signs in front of the Rice Eccles COVID-19 testing station at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Tom Denton | Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Health Creates COVID-19 Testing Center at Rice-Eccles Stadium

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor October 29, 2020

    On Oct. 12, the drive-up COVID-19 testing center opened in the parking lot of Rice-Eccles Stadium, allowing students, faculty and community members to access testing facilities.  The...

Students at the University of Utah are following the COVID-19 guidelines by wearing masks while working on campus. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Universities Experience Different Results from College in COVID-19

By Brooke Christenson, News Writer October 15, 2020

  In August 2020, many Utah colleges brought students back to campus and each college has seen a different result from their plans and student actions as they offer students a college experience...

The A. Ray Olpin Student Union buildings Ballroom in Salt Lake City. Taken on September 21st (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Mechanical Engineering Department Students Concerned about Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Labs

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor October 13, 2020

    During the week of Sept. 21, 2020, over 100 students may have been exposed to COVID-19 after the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Utah failed to notify teacher...

Some individuals have taken to social media to make memes about the coronavirus while others have documented instances of discrimination in public spaces and taken a stand against xenophobia. (Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Reframing the Conversation: Experts From Campus and Across the Country Discuss the Rise of Anti-Asian Hate

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor September 16, 2020

  Experts gathered virtually on Sept. 16, 2020, to discuss the rise of anti-Asian hate that has coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts from campus and the community discussed how difficult...

HRE Issues Statement after Student Leaders Ask for an Official Response to Their Concerns

HRE Issues Statement after Student Leaders Ask for an Official Response to Their Concerns

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer August 28, 2020

  On Aug. 27, 2020, Housing and Residential Education released a statement directly addressing the concerns expressed by student leaders on Aug. 23. This statement came after student leaders had...

The Park Building at the top of Presidents Circle, where the U administration works. (Chronicle archives)

University of Utah Administration Holds Virtual Broadcast Addressing COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing

By Megan McKellar, News Writer August 23, 2020

  On Aug. 20, as students made the move to on-campus housing and prepared for classes, the University of Utah administration held a live broadcast about the U’s current testing and tracing plan...

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University of Utah Reduces Student Fees by $150, What U Need to Know

By Megan McKellar, News Writer August 18, 2020

  On Aug. 18, the University of Utah announced that it would be reducing student fees by $150 for the fall semester. Students typically pay an average of $624 in addition to regular tuition.   Mark...

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The Impact of COVID-19 and the Future It’s Creating

By Megan McKellar, News Writer August 12, 2020

  Since its initial outbreak in Wuhan, China — the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted every aspect of life and will continue to do so for an indeterminate period of time. According to...

Julius Rowe Jr. and his mother Danielle Rowe at the Black Lives Matter Protest at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on June 4, 2020. He wanted to come and show his support and show that he is a little Black boy and he wants to have a future, Danielle Rowe said. (Ivana Martinez I Daily Utah Chronicle)

ASUU President Speaks at Utah Black Town Hall’s Discussion on Black Mental Health during COVID-19 and #BlackLivesMatter

By Megan McKellar, News Writer June 22, 2020

  On June 19, the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs held the annual State of Black Utah Town Hall. The theme this year was “Mind, Body & Spirit: Black Mental Health In the Midst...

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