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The interior of the Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance. (Photo by Georgia Metcalf | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

How University of Utah dancers and faculty manage burnout

Dancers and faculty reference coping with burnout, their own experience with overwhelm and how they handle critiques.
By Georgia Metcalf, Assistant Arts Editor | April 8, 2026

  Sore feet. An aching back. Hours upon hours of class where meticulous choreography is executed over and over again, combined with evening rehearsals. These are just a few of the issues plaguing...

Lanmaoa asiatica samples are pictured in the Natural History Museum of Utah's Dentinger Lab, March 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Ruzanski | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U mycologists lead research on mushrooms that cause hallucinations of ‘whimsical little fairies and elves’

Mushroom scientists at the U say the hallucinogenic compound is "likely something new" after ruling out psilocybin and other common hallucinogens.
By Will Ruzanski, News Writer | April 8, 2026

  Imagine seeing dozens of energetic little people jumping and climbing around an otherwise undistorted world, just inches tall and dressed in brightly colored clothes, all because you ate an undercooked...

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Opinion: Utah is under mass surveillance

Flock Safety and other license plate tracking systems are a violation of the privacy and safety of Utahns.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | April 7, 2026

  A new license plate tracking technology, Flock Safety, has been taking over police departments nationwide. Flock Safety is being used in more than 5,000 police departments, including about 30...

Utah System of Higher Education Office at the Two Gateway Office building on Monday, March 30, 2026, in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Zachary Lien | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U says new faculty workload policy won’t hurt students. Not everyone agrees

A new USHE policy will increase teaching loads for some career-line faculty without additional pay. Faculty and students are bracing for the impact. The university says there's little to brace for.
By Luca DiGregorio and Emerson Hagy | April 3, 2026

  The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) passed a new workload policy that, starting July 1, will increase teaching loads for some career-line faculty at the University of Utah without additional...

The Rio Grande building on March 28, 2026 in downtown Salt Lake City. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Rio Grande Depot to be purchased by the U

State-backed depot transfer faces pushback from advocates seeking to restore the rail service.
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | April 3, 2026

  The University of Utah is set to purchase the historic Rio Grande Depot, located at 300 South Rio Grande Street in downtown Salt Lake City through a last-minute addition to HB 2, a state appropriations...

University of Utah’s Division of Games expands into new building. (Photo Courtesy of Utah Games)

U expands game program with new downtown facility

The University of Utah’s Division of Games opened a new downtown facility to accommodate rapid program growth, expanding opportunities for students.
By Kate Keith, News Writer | April 3, 2026

The University of Utah’s Division of Games recently expanded into a new city center location, creating a larger, dedicated space to support its rapidly growing program. The move is a major step forward...

Panelists speak at Ignite Utah event on March 21, 2026 at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus in Salt Lake City. (Courtesy of Abhi Harikumar @abhi_h98)

Ignite Utah Action hosts CD1 discussion panel at SLCC

Ignite Utah Action hosted a discussion panel to discussion panel to discuss and hear from Gen Z voters.
By Teetad Govitviwat, News Writer | April 3, 2026

  Ignite Utah Action hosted a discussion panel on March 21 at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. The panel featured candidates for the Utah Democratic Party that represents Congressional...

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U confirms measles case on campus, warns of exposure

University of Utah Department of Public Safety released a campus advisory on April 1, warning students of potential measles exposure on campus.
By Will Ruzanski, News Writer | April 1, 2026

  As measles cases continue to surge across Utah, the University of Utah is warning of potential exposure to the infectious disease on campus from March 24 to March 28 after a case was confirmed....

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Opinion: Ban cell phones in schools

Smartphones are a valuable tool, but they also harm students' mental and physical health.
By James VanLooy, Opinion Writer | March 31, 2026

  A bill that would dramatically limit cell phone usage in elementary, middle and high schools passed the Utah Senate and the House of Representatives. It is on its way to Gov. Cox’s desk for...

Protestors marching to the Capitol during the No Kings Protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo by Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Thousands march through SLC in No Kings Protest

On March 28, crowds filled State Street, moving from Washington Square Park toward the Capitol to protest Donald Trump.
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | March 31, 2026

  On Saturday, March 28, citizens of Salt Lake City gathered to protest “No Kings,” a nationwide, anti-Trump movement centered on peaceful demonstrations asserting that America has “no kings.”...