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Participants on the alternative spring break in San Francisco. The trip focused on LGBTQ and
human rights. Photo courtesy of Gina Allyn.

Students travel, serve for Break

March 16, 2014

This Spring Break, 167 U students spent their time volunteering. The students traveled to 12 cities across the United States, with one location in Vancouver, Canada, through the Bennion Center’s Alternative...

Graphic by Nick Ketterer

Tuition slated to rise 5.9 percent

March 7, 2014

Few students attended an administrator-led meeting on Thursday intended to alleviate fears about the rising cost of tuition. Ruth Watkins, senior vice president for academic affairs, gave a presentation...

Justin Spangler and Madison Black celebrate their win in the ASUU elections on March 7 outside the Union. Photo by Dane Goodwin.

Vison Party wins close race

March 7, 2014

Justin Spangler and Madison Black of the Vision party will be the next president and vice president of ASUU. Taylor Thompson, the elections registrar, made the announcement at 10 a.m. on March 7 on the...

Senior Sena Belgard shares her experiences of being a woman at the first annual Women’s Leadership Conference. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Summit meeting inspires women

March 6, 2014

Natalie Gochnour told women to be authentic to themselves and play to their strengths at the Women’s Leadership Summit on Wednesday. The Summit, held at the Peterson Heritage Center, was part of the...

A chalkboard put up by Team Unite is available for students to write their opinions.
The board is located outside the Social and Behavioral Sciences building. Photo by Dane Goodwin.

Students demand safer campus

March 6, 2014

On a campaign chalkboard, a student asked Team Unite to “end rape culture.” In the wake of two sexual assaults on campus since December, the message resonates with some students who feel increasingly...

Team Unite tables on Library Plaza yesterday afternoon. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Voters incentivized with free food, swag

March 6, 2014

Marina Johnson, a freshman in computer science, said she closed her eyes and chose a candidate for the ASUU elections. According to a survey conducted by The Daily Utah Chronicle, 56 percent of students...

Professor Christine Jones teaches a class on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dane Goodwin.

Jones mixes French, fairy tales

March 5, 2014

Twice a week, a small classroom of 16 students escapes from the rigors of their other language classes to explore the world of fairy tales. The setting for this exploration of childhood favorites is “The...

Human trafficking: myths busted

Human trafficking: myths busted

March 5, 2014

Jenna Novak wants to deconstruct myths about human trafficking. Novak is a program specialist and supervisor for the National Human Trafficking Resource Center of the Polaris Project, a national organization...

Vision candidates
Justin Spangler
(junior in information systems)
and Madison
Black (junior
in biochemical
engineering) at the debate Tuesday
afternoon. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Debate leaves questions unanswered

March 4, 2014

When the clock struck 12 on Tuesday, ASUU did not turn into a pumpkin — they held the presidential debate for the general elections instead. Both parties addressed their platforms and plans if elected. “Because...

Attorney General candidates Maclane Taggart and Zack Strong particiate in the Attorney
General debate hosted by current Attorney General Molly Wheeler yesterday in the Union. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Attorney General candidates focus on Redbook reform, student groups

March 4, 2014

The ASUU Attorney General debate was held in the Union on Monday. The two candidates, Maclane Taggart and Zack Strong, answered questions asked by moderator Molly Wheeler, the current ASUU Attorney General. Taggart...