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Front sign of the University of Utah LGBT Resource Center, which closed as a result of HB261, in Salt Lake City on Oct. 24, 2022. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Student Affinity Groups Share the Impacts of the DEI Bill

After losing sponsorship and funding due to HB261, student leaders shared their concerns for the future.
By Suvam Pokharel, News Writer February 24, 2025

  When HB261 was passed Jan. 30, 2024, student leaders like Alisi Fihaki, president of the Pacific Islanders Student Association (PISA), began to worry about the future of their clubs. “That's...

The "Say No to Trump's Agenda" protest and rally in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Nov.10, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Navigating Gender-Affirming Care at the U

The U's transgender health program provides gender-affirming care services.
By Abhilasha Khatri, Investigative Editor February 12, 2025

  According to The Kaiser Family Foundation, 26 states have passed bans on gender-affirming healthcare. This includes Utah, where S.B. 16 bans puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones for...

University of Utah students stand in line to vote at the J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 5. (Photo by Madeline Van Wagenen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The 2024 Election: Six Students, Six Unique Perspectives

University of Utah students share who they voted for in the 2024 presidential election and why.
By Addy Cowley, Assistant News Editor, Photographer February 11, 2025

  In the aftermath of the 2024 United States presidential election, the Chronicle individually interviewed six University of Utah students — two Republicans, two Democrats, one third-party voter...

The University of Utah American Indian Resource Center (AIRC), Utah on Nov. 17 2022.

Bridging Cultures: The University of Utah and the Utes Tribe

A look into the U's relationship with the Ute tribe and what the future holds.
By Suvam Pokharel, News Writer February 10, 2025

  To understand the relationship between the University of Utah and the Ute tribe, it is important to go back into the past and look into where the Ute tribe was during the founding of the U. Historically,...

Crime Report: November and December 2024

Crime Report: November and December 2024

A summary of the crimes reported on and near campus in November and December 2024.
By Kate Brague and Addy Cowley February 4, 2025

The Department of Public Safety at the University of Utah updates a daily crime and fire log containing a list of reported crimes on and near the U campus. The log details the date, location, campus...

(Design by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Two Animal Deaths Reveal Pattern of Research Laboratory Incidents

These deaths add to a list of prior incidents during animal testing.
By Sebastian Flores, Investigative Writer January 27, 2025

  This article was originally published in the Academia print issue of The Daily Utah Chronicle, originally in stands in October of 2024. It has not been updated and some information may be out...

West High School Thursday afternoon in Salt Lake City (Photo by Maya Fraser | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Salt Lake’s ‘West Side Story’: Contextualizing the Push for a High School on the West Side

A University of Utah alumnus speaks about the efforts and challenges in building a high school on Salt Lake's west side.
By Kate Brague, Assistant News Investigative Editor January 6, 2025

  This article was originally published in the Academia print issue of The Daily Utah Chronicle, originally in stands in October of 2024. It has not been updated and some information may be out...

The Stadium Parking lot on University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Feb. 28, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Crime Report: October 2024

A summary of the crimes reported on and near campus in October 2024.
By Sebastian Flores, Investigative Writer January 6, 2025

  The Department of Public Safety at the University of Utah keeps a daily crime and fire log that records incidents involving fire, medical or police services reported on or near campus. The log...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints office building in Salt Lake City on Aug. 28, 2020. (Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Religion at the U: Campus Organizations Bridge Faith and Secular Divides

The Spiritual Wellness Program and the Student Interfaith Coalition provide resources for students seeking dialogue about faith.
By Addy Cowley, Assistant News Editor, Photographer January 3, 2025

  In the article "Religion at the U: Students’ Experiences With Faith On Campus," The Daily Utah Chronicle surveyed students on their thoughts and interactions with faith on campus. Multiple...

Prof. Babcock's Physical Culture Class, University of Deseret. (Courtesy of Marriott Library Special Collections)

U Origins: The U’s Relationship With the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

From close ties at founding, to conflicts over academic freedom, the U's relationship with the church has varied over time.
By Addy Cowley, Assistant News Editor, Photographer January 2, 2025

  This article was originally published in the Academia print issue of The Daily Utah Chronicle, originally in stands in October of 2024. It has not been updated and some information may be out...