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Red Spirit conducts opening ceremonies at the Ute Indian Tribe Headquaters in Fort Duchesne, Utah for the signing of the Memoradium of Understanding.

University of Utah and Ute Relationship “Never Been Better”

By Zoe Kozlowski November 7, 2016

For decades, the University of Utah has used “Utes” as a name and the drum and feather as a symbol. The relationship between the Ute tribe and the U has had rocky periods, but according to Fred Esplin,...

Panelists Discuss Rape and Consent at Salt Lake Tribune Hosted Event

By Rachael Folland November 4, 2016

On Wednesday, Nov. 2, The Salt Lake Tribune hosted the event, Confronting Rape Culture: A Conversation About Consent. Five panelists; including Jessica Luther, Nunia Pena, Cara Tangoro, Saeed Shihab and...

Sean Astin Pays a Visit to the U

Sean Astin Pays a Visit to the U

By Rachael Folland November 2, 2016

Sean Astin, actor, activist and runner, addressed U students and the public in the Union ballroom Tuesday night. He spoke about his experience as a college student, acting life, his family and what it...

Trump Allegations Receive Mixed Responses from Students, Faculty

Trump Allegations Receive Mixed Responses from Students, Faculty

By Cara MacDonald October 31, 2016

In recent weeks Donald Trump has faced backlash from voters across the political spectrum due to his sexual remarks about women and allegations of sexual assault. During the second presidential debate,...

Salt Lake Tribune to Host Conversation About Rape On Campus

Salt Lake Tribune to Host Conversation About Rape On Campus

By Rachael Folland October 31, 2016

Sexual assault on college campuses and the meaning of consent have become topics of discussion in the media and at universities across the state and nation. On Nov. 2, The Salt Lake Tribune will host Confronting...

Crime and Incarceration: Something to Consider in the Upcoming Election

Crime and Incarceration: Something to Consider in the Upcoming Election

By Cara MacDonald October 26, 2016

“We have roughly 2.2 million people incarcerated currently, and millions more Americans who are swept up in a sort of correctional control,” Dr. Edmund Fong, a researcher from the U, stated while kicking...

Not Clowning Around – What Does This Creepy Clown Craze Mean For The U?

Not Clowning Around – What Does This Creepy Clown Craze Mean For The U?

By Kelsey Kenyon October 25, 2016

The bizarre clown scare has been spreading like crazy all over the globe. A prank once thought to be funny and completely harmless has turned into a serious matter. Originally, the problem with clowns...

Salt Lake City police escort marchers during a rally and march commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day along 1300 East in Salt Lake City, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016.

Staying Safe Over Halloween

By Zoe Kozlowski October 24, 2016

This Halloween, the U’s student body will fill the surrounding neighborhoods to celebrate with their friends. With all of the ongoing festivities, and those that involve drinking in particular, it is...

The "It's on US" booth volunteers including Director Creveling inside the Marriott Library at the U on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Student Attends Vice President’s Reception For “It’s On Us”

By Zoe Kozlowski October 23, 2016

Last week Vice President Joe Biden held a reception to honor students who have made a significant impact in their work with the “It’s On Us” campaign. Among them was U student Julianne Skrivan. Students...

Hinckley Institute, Election Events on Campus

Hinckley Institute, Election Events on Campus

By Rachael Folland October 18, 2016

With the presidential election nearing, the primary goal for the Hinckley Institute is to get students on the U campus registered to vote. There are several events planned to get students excited about...