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Nene Maruta and Marissa Castillo, students at the U serving as Peer Health Educators for the U's Center for Student Wellness and members of the Violence Prevention Team planning events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which is the month of April. (Courtesy of Marissa Castillo )

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Campus Initiatives To Look Forward To

By Amy Loret March 30, 2019

  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and University of Utah students can plan to engage with SAAM in several different ways thanks to initiatives planned by the U's SAAM Committee. Further...

(Courtesy of Giving Utah)

Memorial Fund for Lauren McCluskey Raises $94,000

By Mandi Johansen March 30, 2019

  Content Warning: This article mentions the events of Lauren McCluskey's death. In the wake of the death of University of Utah track athlete Lauren McCluskey, a memorial fund was set up in...

(The Daily Utah Chronicle Archives)

University Dining Services to Upgrade Style and Menu

By Connor Applegate March 27, 2019

  The Peterson Heritage Center (PHC) will be getting significant upgrades to its dining services that are expected to commence Fall 2019 and continue in several phases through Fall 2020. The project...

University of Utah Police cars | Chronicle archives.

Sexual Assault Reported On U Campus

By Amy Loret March 26, 2019

  Content Warning: This article deals with sexual assault and campus safety. A list of campus resources is provided at the bottom. University of Utah police are investigating a sexual assault...

(Photo by The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Inequality in Residential Meal Plans

By Katelyn Collett March 25, 2019

  As any student who has stayed at the dorms on campus, you have more than likely experienced having a meal plan offered by the University of Utah. Most of the housing options on campus require...

"Sweat for a Vet" 5k fundraiser to be hosted by the Student Veterans at Utah (SVU) on Saturday, Mar 23, 2019. (Courtesy of Student Veterans at Utah)

Student Veterans at Utah Invite Community Members Out to ‘Sweat for a Vet 5K’ Fundraiser

By Mandi Johansen March 21, 2019

  The Student Veterans at Utah (SVU) is holding the second annual 5K run fundraiser at the University of Utah on Saturday, March 23. According to the “Sweat for a Vet 5K” event page, “the...

University of Utah student and track athlete Lauren McCluskey was killed in a shooting on campus on Tuesday, Oct 22. (Courtesy of Steve C. Wilson)

Utah Legislature Puts a Stop to ‘Lauren’s Law’

By Mandi Johansen March 20, 2019

  The murder of fellow U student Lauren McCluskey in October 2018 spurred several calls to action to increase safety, including the proposal of House Bill 190 in the Utah Legislative Session, which...

Connor Morgan, 2018-19 ASUU President (Courtesy of Connor Morgan)

What to Expect From the Upcoming State of ASUU Address

By Miacel Spotted Elk, News Writer March 19, 2019

  ASUU’s 2018-19 Student Body President Connor Morgan will deliver the State of ASUU address this Thursday, March 21 in the Union Ballroom from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will be conducted...

Students, faculty and administrators gather to discuss recent increases in tuition at the Gould Auditorium on March 13, 2018.

U Students Face Another Proposed Tuition Hike

By Katelyn Collett March 18, 2019

  The University of Utah proposed a plan that would increase tuition by up to 3.9 percent beginning as early as summer term 2019. “When we look at our biggest resource, it is staff," said...

First floor of Lassonde Studios in Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Student Startups Making a Difference in Utah

By Mandi Johansen March 17, 2019

  The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute has helped many students launch startup companies that have been innovative in their respective fields. The Lassonde Studios building launched in 2016 and...