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Utah Ranks Last in Womens Rights

Utah Ranks Last in Women’s Rights

By Mackenzie McDermott September 14, 2018

In a country that already ranks only 49 out of 144 in the World Economic Forum’s gender equality report, Utah has been ranked the worst state in the nation for women’s rights by WalletHub. WalletHub’s...

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...

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!...

Utah State Capitol

Utah 2018 Primary Elections Run-Down

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor June 28, 2018

On Tuesday, June 26, the state of Utah had its primary elections for community, state and federal positions. Utah allows for vote-by-mail elections depending on the county. According to the office of the...

Moran Eye Center Theft Causes Patient Information Disclosure

Moran Eye Center Theft Causes Patient Information Disclosure

By Shaelyn Barber June 20, 2018

A theft at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah may have caused a disclosure of the information of 607 patients — 602 infants and five adults. On April 3, the Moran Eye Center discovered...

$1.5 Million for the Middle Class

$1.5 Million for the Middle Class

By Mackenzie McDermott June 18, 2018

The American Dream Ideas Challenge has made it to Utah and will be awarding $1.5 million in funding. The University of Utah has joined the ranks of the Alliance for The American Dream alongside four...

Local Utah Election Season Run-Down 2018

Local Utah Election Season Run-Down 2018

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor May 23, 2018

The 2018 election cycle is in full swing, and in Utah, Election Day is coming quickly. In November, certain districts’ seats in the Utah State Senate and House are up for election, as well as seats in...

Slow Government Neglects Olympic Legacy in Salt Lake City

‘Slow Government’ Neglects Olympic Legacy in Salt Lake City

By Megan Hulse March 1, 2018

No time to read? Check out this story's episode of the Floodlights podcast: http://kuteradio.org/talkshows/olympic-legacy/ Some have called the 2002 Winter Olympics one of the most successful in...

Teaching Kids, Not Content

Teaching Kids, Not Content

By Mackenzie McDermott February 21, 2018

Despite long hours, difficult emotional attachments and policies many disagree with, 5 percent of 2,025 teachers say the “desire to make a worthwhile difference in the lives of children” is what keeps...

U Students Repurpose Food Waste on Campus to Feed Homeless

U Students Repurpose Food Waste on Campus to Feed Homeless

By Cara MacDonald February 1, 2018

On a Friday afternoon in January, Ivan Cardenas awaited his team inside the kitchens at the University of Utah Student Union Building. Upon their arrival, they would spend the next hour collecting and...