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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 25, 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...

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TEDxSaltLakeCity in Review

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer September 25, 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...

University of Utah's President's Circle | Chronicle archives.

The U Prepares for SafeU Month

By Brock Bernstein, News Writer September 24, 2019

Sexual assault. Banners advocating white supremacy. Shootings on campus. A fear of history repeating itself drives a wedge between higher education and the peace of mind for students attending the...

(Courtesy of University of Utah Health Public Relations Office)

The University of Utah’s OBGYN Clinic Explains Premarital Exams

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer September 24, 2019

On Sept. 9, 2019, Dr. Jen Gunter posted an article to her website which brought to light an exam colloquially known as a “Premarital Exam”. The article included screenshots from the U's gynecology...

(Courtesy ASUU)

The U’s Homecoming Welcomes Jesse McCartney

By Marshall Foster, News Writer September 23, 2019

In 2004, a fresh-faced 17-year-old named Jesse McCartney graced the television screens of America's youth with his mid-tempo pop single "Beautiful Soul," becoming one of the first true teen heartthrobs...