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Remembering U Professor and Public Official Dr. David Buhler

“I remember the very first day in class, I could just tell Dr. Buhler taught because he loves his students," former student Max Lepore said.
By Alina Walker, Assistant News Editor | August 11, 2024

  The University of Utah community is mourning the loss of professor, mentor, colleague and friend Dr. David Buhler. Dr. Buhler passed away in his Salt Lake City home on July 16 of this year from...

The Olympic Cauldron and visitors center for the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018

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2024 Summer Olympics: Utes in Paris

During the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, the world watched six alumni, one current student and two future students represent the U in their respective sports.
By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor | August 11, 2024

  Given its athletic prowess and proximity to world-class training venues for sports all year round, it’s no surprise that the University of Utah has been called home by numerous Olympic athletes....

A UDOT snowplow, operated by Dyllan Rich, plows the snow and spreads salt on the road at Alta, Utah on Feb. 2, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

UDOT Works to Advance Avalanche Mitigation on Mt. Superior

Sixteen new Wyssen Avalanche Towers will be installed on the Mount Superior ridgeline above SR-210. Closures in Little Cottonwood Canyon are expected to last until October.
By Alina Walker, Assistant News Editor | August 11, 2024

  On July 8, 2024, the Utah Department of Transportation began the Mt. Superior Avalanche Mitigation Project. Sixteen new Wyssen Avalanche Towers will be installed on the Mount Superior ridgeline...

Students in the Master of Social Work program, alongside members of the Salt Lake community, protest an event organized by the University of Utah chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) taking place at the Social Work building in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Photo by Johnny Morris | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Griffee: Armed Queers Protect Radical Leftism

Local leftist organizations such as Armed Queers are imperative for political change. The work that Armed Queers does is just as important as it is radical.  
By Elizabeth Griffee, Assistant Opinion Editor | August 11, 2024

  Armed Queers is a leftist organization founded in 2020. Its creation was due to concern over a lack of anti-fascist organizing in Salt Lake and beyond. This LGBTQ+ organization has been devoted...

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Exploring The Musical Movements On Campus

Get to know two Utah-based college bands: The Johns and Door City!
By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor | August 5, 2024

  In the vibrant and cultural landscape of Salt Lake City, many people are yearning for new and local artists in the area. I had the privilege to speak with two up-and-coming college bands, The...

The Student Life Center as seen from the Kahlert Village courtyard on University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on July 1, 2022.

The Student Life Center: Everything You Need To Know

The Student Life Center at the University of Utah is your gateway to an active and socially enriching college experience.
By Max Valva, Sports Writer | August 4, 2024

  Welcome to the University of Utah! As you embark on your college journey, one of the key places to discover on campus is the George S. Eccles Student Life Center. Known around campus as the Life...

Max Lepore, Hinckley Institute Intern, poses for a photo. (Photo from Chronicle archive)

Hinckley Intern Shares His Experiences With The Institute

Max Lepore is in the midst of his fourth internship through the Hinckley Institute of Politics, and in an interview with the Chronicle, he shared what it's been like working with them over the last three years.
By Caelan Roberts, Online Managing Editor | August 4, 2024

  In the summer of 2023, junior Max Lepore had the opportunity to work as an intern in Sen. Mike Lee’s office in Washington D.C. This role included answering phones, writing emails and even having...

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Hall: The Fight For Our Fundamental Rights

We cannot afford complacency in the face of a dire threat such as Project 2025. We must mobilize now to safeguard the future of America.
By Lexi Hall, Multimedia Director | August 4, 2024

  Project 2025, a manifesto crafted under the guise of preparing for a future Republican presidency, has gained a lot of traction during recent election discourse. It proposes sweeping changes that...

A row of solar panels at the Elektron Solar Project near Rowley, Utah on Saturday, July 13, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Solar Farm in Tooele Reaches Commercial Operation

The project provides renewable power to six Utah-based customers, with Salt Lake City being the largest consumer of the farm's power.
By Alina Walker, Assistant News Editor | August 3, 2024

  On April 25, the Elektron Solar Project reached commercial operation. The project provides renewable power to six Utah-based customers. Salt Lake City is the largest consumer of the farm's power....