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Inaugural Block U party gets fans out

October 20, 2013

Block parties have become increasingly popular among Pac-12 schools and many larger universities across the nation in recent years and now the U has followed suit. On Saturday Oct. 12, the U held its first...

Jem Locquiao: Engineering her own path

October 10, 2013

Jem Locquiao describes herself as determined, optimistic, and funny. Her unique name comes from the first letters of her brother’s, father’s, and mother’s name (their names are Jed, Eduardo, and...

Students protest keynote speaker at Pride Week

October 9, 2013

A swarm of students armed with posters gathered on the side of the Union Ballroom Wednesday night to protest the selection of the keynote speaker for LGBT Pride Week. Dan Savage, a well-known sex advice...

Government shutdown impacts research

October 9, 2013

As Utah’s five national parks lock their gates, federal workers go without paychecks and Smithsonian museums shut their doors, some offices at the U are also feeling the effects of the federal government...

‘Rock the U’ unites to promote cancer research

October 9, 2013

Purple decorated the Marriott Library Plaza on Wednesday as U students worked to spread awareness about cancer research at the “Paint the Campus Purple” event, sponsored by ASUU. Some pinned purple...

Pre-game bash open to all

October 9, 2013

The U is planning its first ever pre-game block party for this weekend. Organizers are hoping the event will bring 3,000 people to campus. The Block U Party is scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 12, from...

Fall Break on the horizon

October 8, 2013

With Fall Break coming up next week, most students are spending their time cramming for exams. Many are making it through by looking forward to the chance to rest. Bethany Schafer, a senior in strategic...

Academic Senate approves new certificates

October 7, 2013

The October session of the Academic Senate approved a proposed cross-disciplinary certificate to the College of Engineering and Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute on Monday evening. The new certificate,...

Oktoberfest brings music, culture, food

October 6, 2013

On Thursday, the Oom Papas could be heard all through the second floor of the Union. The music came from the Union Programming Council’s Oktoberfest. The event was held in the Union Ballroom, where...

Alpha Phi gets new home

October 6, 2013

The Alpha Phi sorority opened its new house to the public Saturday. The new house features a large car port as well as new furniture, carpet and paint. The converted residential space was purchased and...