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Students protest before the U football game on Sept. 28 (Courtesy Unsafe.U)

U Students Wear Purple and Organize a Protest to Advocate for Campus Safety

By Jacqueline Mumford and Josh Petersen September 29, 2019

  Three days before the homecoming football game against Washington State, the Unsafe.U Instagram account called on its followers to “wear purple to demand #JusticeforLauren.”  The Instagram...

After Five Years, the UAC Only Has One Language Course

After Five Years, the UAC Only Has One Language Course

By Nina Yu, News Writer September 29, 2019

At the University of Utah Asia Campus, students are only able to enroll in one language course. The UAC is an extension of the Salt Lake City main campus. Though it’s based in Songdo, South Korea,...

The Legacy Bridge at the University of Utah | Chronicle archives.

Student Residents at Officers Circle Sign Petition After Security Cameras Were Installed Inside Their House

By Miacel Spotted Elk, News Writer September 28, 2019

Students make dinner, study, spend hours talking about politics and watch Netflix together before turning in at Officer’s Circle. They also sign petitions together. After discovering that security...

(Photo by Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Students and Staff Create Unsafe U Instagram Account to Protest the Handling of Lauren McCluskey’s Murder

By Victoria Hills, News Writer September 27, 2019

In response to the lawsuit filed by the McCluskey family against the University of Utah, the U has asked the judge to dismiss all charges. Students across campus have responded with increased concerns...

A. Ray Olpin Union where many students are employed on campus. | Chronicle archive

Is On-Campus Employment Working for Students?

By Stephany Cortez September 26, 2019

On-campus employment at the University of Utah is meant as a learning experience for students to help them prepare for professional work after graduation. Jobs vary in time commitment, payment, department...

Students, staff, family and friends attend a vigil on the steps of the Park Building for Lauren McCluskey. Chronicle archives.

ASUU Assembly Officially Denounces the U’s Response to Lauren McCluskey Lawsuit

By Brock Bernstein, News Writer September 26, 2019

The Associated Students of the University of Utah has officially responded to ongoing controversy surrounding a lawsuit from the family of Lauren McCluskey, who was murdered on campus in October 2018. The...

(Courtesy University of Utah Commuter Services)

SafeRide Started at the U Nearly a Month Ago. Is it Helping Students?

By Marshall Foster, News Writer September 26, 2019

Tragic events in the past two years have raised some questions and concerns about whether or not the University of Utah takes its goal of a safe campus seriously. The new SafeRide shuttle is just one of...

(Courtesy TEDx Salt Lake City)

TEDxSaltLakeCity in Review

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer September 26, 2019

  For the past several years Salt Lake City has hosted its very own TEDx event, TEDxSaltLakeCity. This year's TEDxSaltLakeCity the University of Utah hosted the seventh annual event at Kingsbury...

Students, staff, family and friends attend a vigil on the steps of the Park Building for Lauren McCluskey who was tragically killed on campus at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The University of Utah Moves to Dismiss Lauren McCluskey Lawsuit

By Delaney Sheppard, News Writer September 25, 2019

On Sept. 20, 2019, the Utah Attorney General filed for the dismissal of Lauren McCluskey’s case on behalf of the University of Utah. McCluskey’s parents filed a lawsuit against the University for the...

Remembering Elva Torres

Remembering Elva Torres

By Angelyn Ramos and Marshall Foster September 25, 2019

  The University of Utah community is mourning the loss of one of our own, Elva "Lala" Torres. On Monday, Aug. 26, the ROTC cadet and U student began her regular morning physical training, but...