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Spreading Awareness of Microaggressions at the U

By Mackenzie McDermott September 11, 2018

Since late August, posters have lined the courtyard of the Marriot Library. Each shows a face and a phrase. “Where are you really from?” asks one. “You’re pretty for a dark-skin girl,” reads...

Ruth V. Watkins, President of the U.

U Prepares to Inaugurate Ruth V. Watkins as 16th President

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor September 8, 2018

On Friday, Sept. 21, Ruth V. Watkins will be inaugurated as the 16th president of the University of Utah. The event begins at 3 p.m. in Kingsbury Hall at 1395 President's Circle, and is free and open to...

Introducing to the U the Soda Shop Thirst

Introducing to the U the Soda Shop Thirst

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor September 5, 2018

Now a senior at the University of Utah, Ethan Cisneros is opening the third location of his soda mixer and treats shop, Thirst. The newest store is in the Peterson Heritage Center’s Crimson Corner next...

University Ranks Second in LGBTQ Friendly Universities

University Ranks Second in LGBTQ Friendly Universities

By Mackenzie McDermott September 4, 2018

Affordable Colleges Online (AC) has ranked the University of Utah as the second-friendliest college for LGBTQ students in the United States, coming in just behind the University of California-Riverside. One...

All-Inclusive Administration

All-Inclusive Administration

By Rachelle Fernandez August 27, 2018

Associated Students of the University of Utah’s (ASUU) freshly elected student body president, Connor Morgan, aims to break the barriers between traditional and non-traditional students and kick the...

Big Ed's Becomes Publik Ed's

Big Ed’s Becomes Publik Ed’s

By Haley Oliphant, Editor-in-Chief August 25, 2018

When Big Ed’s closed its doors last September, students, staff and alumni alike were shocked. There was no notice given, only a piece of paper tacked to the door stating, “Sorry, restaurant closed.”...

U's New Drone Policy Takes Flight

U’s New Drone Policy Takes Flight

By Mackenzie McDermott August 23, 2018

With technology on the rise alongside debates surrounding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), the University of Utah has implemented a new drone policy on campus. The concept of “Big Brother is watching...

Shake Hands with Handshake

Shake Hands with Handshake

By Madge Slack August 21, 2018

When referring to the University of Utah’s shiny new job board, Preston Nielson, associate director of employer engagement, said,“It’s the Cadillac of job boards for students.” Although, it isn’t...

Carolyn and Kern Gardner Building at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Gardner Commons Update

By Haley Oliphant, Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2018

After nearly a year of construction, Gardner Commons will replace Orson Spencer Hall. It will open fall semester 2018. The groundbreaking ceremony was held earlier this year on Oct. 28 in the Marriott...

Comedian Causes Twitter Outrage Leading up to University of Utah Performance

Comedian Causes Twitter Outrage Leading up to University of Utah Performance

By Hayden Taylor and Mackenzie McDermott August 18, 2018

"Arrested Development" star and comedian David Cross received backlash Saturday afternoon for a tweet he made advertising his show at the University of Utah’s Kingsbury Hall. “Hey #SaltLakeCity!...