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U Prepares to Host an International Education Week

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor November 2, 2018

  The University of Utah will host its first campus-wide, organized International Education Week from Nov. 12 through Nov. 16. International Education Week is a nationwide initiative, spearheaded...

Former Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Nielsen speaks at a press conference on Nov. 2, 2018, about the investigations he is leading into the University of Utah's police department and campus safety.

Former Department of Public Saftey Commissioners to Lead Reviews into UPD, Campus Safety

By Emily Anderson November 2, 2018

The University of Utah announced Friday that former Utah Department of Public Safety commissioner and retired attorney John Nielsen will head two independent reviews into the University Police Department...

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Huntsman Cancer Institute Welcomes New Cancer Treatment Technology

By Brinley Wilson November 1, 2018

  The Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) is welcoming the first proton cancer treatment technology to the Mountain West by constructing a $31 million University of Utah proton treatment facility....

Petersen: Football Enrollment Is Dropping. That's a Good Thing

Petersen: Football Enrollment Is Dropping. That’s a Good Thing

By Josh Petersen November 1, 2018

  Over the past two years, political protests from NFL players have been a regular source of controversy. During this time, another NFL controversy has slipped under the radar. Many studies have...

The U's Julius Caesar is Refreshingly Simple

The U’s Julius Caesar is Refreshingly Simple

By Josh Petersen October 29, 2018

  This Halloween, the University of Utah Department of Theatre is presenting a historical tale of horror and violence — William Shakespeare’s 1599 tragedy “Julius Caesar.” This oft-adapted...

courtesy Pam Loshak

The Lucas Brothers Are Stand Up’s Most Powerful Duo

By Josh Petersen October 29, 2018

  No, you’re not seeing double. Though stand-up comedy is typically a solo form, Keith and Kenny Lucas, also known as the Lucas Brothers, take a different approach. The two comedians are identical...

(Courtesy Ruth Basagoitia)

Healthline and NO MORE Create a Guide to Understanding Sexual Consent

By Linda Derhak October 28, 2018

  Understanding sexual consent is crucial to navigating healthy relationships in the course of one’s life. In order to dispel a lot of the misconceptions surrounding consent, Healthline and NO...

Kevin Early as Sweeney Todd. Courtesy Pioneer Theatre Company

‘Sweeney Todd’ Puts the Gore in Gorgeous

By Madge Slack October 27, 2018

  What better show to see in October than Sweeney Todd? “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is currently playing at Pioneer Theatre Company, and they have definitely done this...

University of Utah junior running back Zack Moss (2) stiff arms UCLA sophomore defensive back Quentin Lake (37) during an NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. 

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

Utah Continues to Roll Against UCLA, 41-10

By Zach Janis October 27, 2018

  It was a pleasantly typical day for the newly-ranked Utah Utes, who steamrolled over the UCLA Bruins on the road, 41-10. The Utes went into Pasadena hoping to maintain the dominance they’ve...

University of Utah President Ruth Watkins and University Police Chief Dale Brophy spoke at a press conference on the investigation into the death of student Lauren McCluskey on Oct. 25, 2018 | Chronicle archives.

Murder of U Student Prompts Investigation into Police Department and Campus Safety

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey and Emily Anderson October 25, 2018

Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence. University of Utah President Ruth Watkins announced Thursday the school is initiating an independent investigation into the actions taken...