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Brown: The U Must Do Better in Promoting Physical Activity

Brown: The U Must Do Better in Promoting Physical Activity

By Jackson Brown, Opinion Writer October 1, 2021

  Throughout the pandemic, the University of Utah has put the health and wellness of students above almost everything else. Online classes, testing options and vaccination sites have greatly helped...

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Buening: COVID-19 Has Environmental Takeaways

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor October 1, 2021

  COVID-19, while catastrophic and disruptive in many ways, forced the world to drastically change its patterns. COVID-era protocols gave us a glimpse into our relationship with and dependence...

Spending Fall Break Alternatively, Bennion Centers Alt Breaks Stay Local

Spending Fall Break Alternatively, Bennion Center’s Alt Breaks Stay Local

By Devin Oldroyd and Natalie Colby October 1, 2021

  Some students will be spending their fall break a little differently. They may be learning about the housing crisis, raising awareness for immigration or participating in environmental conservation...

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U Student Concerned About Professor Not Following COVID-19 Guidelines

By Lizzy Seitz, News Writer October 1, 2021

  The first semester with most students back on campus means the return of activities, clubs, study groups and the ability to share stories before and after classes with fellow classmates. Some...

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U Research on Mental Health, From Infancy to Adulthood

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer October 1, 2021

  As a Top-Tier 1 research university, the University of Utah conducts research in a variety of specialties from opioid addiction and chronic pain to dance, art and game design for health. The...

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Hibben: Apologies for Military Mistakes Are Not Enough

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer September 30, 2021

  On Aug. 29, the United States military fired a drone missile in Afghanistan — a “righteous strike.” But really, this was a tragic mistake, killing 10 civilians, 7 of which were children. The...

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How Utah Athletics Approaches the Ever Changing Landscape of Mental Health

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer September 30, 2021

  Something within the landscape of college athletics has shifted over the past ten years, something seismic. Something that can change the performance of an athlete, prevent injuries...

Two University of Utah students embrace at the candlelight vigil held on the A. Ray Olpin Union lawn on campus in celebration of the life of Aaron Lowe. Sept. 29, 2021 (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

22 Forever: U Campus Community Gathers at Candlelight Vigil to Honor Student-Athlete Aaron Lowe

By Jack O'Leary and Kayleigh Silverstein September 29, 2021

As the sun set on a brisk Sept. 29 evening, University of Utah student-athletes walked up from President’s Circle, wearing all black to honor U student-athlete, Aaron Lowe, who was shot and killed on...

Photo of the University of Utah Mens Hockey Team. (Courtesy of the Utah Hockey Club)

Utah Men’s Hockey is Ready to Make Some Noise in a New Conference

By Chase Mullin, Assistant Sports Editor September 29, 2021

  Attention all University of Utah sports fans: Now is the time to hop on the University of Utah men’s hockey team bandwagon, as they kick-off their 2021 campaign. There are a lot of reasons...

Real Salt Lake midfielder, Albert Rusnak (11), in the match vs. Houston Dynamo at Rio Tinto stadium in Sandy, Utah on June 26, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Real Salt Lake Rollercoaster Continues

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer September 29, 2021

  In the thick of the playoff hunt, with opportunities to pick up points growing more scarce by the week, Real Salt Lake looked to continue a run of home field excellence on Sept. 18 against the...