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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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The U works toward water neutrality in face of drought conditions

By Kylee Ehmann June 4, 2015

With the infamous summer heat that Utah is known for comes concern over the state's limited water supplies. According to a United States drought monitor, Utah is currently entering into a statewide drought...

(Courtesy of University of Utah Health Care)

U Medical Center Advances Ovarian Cancer Research

By Mary Royal April 26, 2015

Advancements at the U’s medical center could make it easier to diagnose ovarian cancer. For the past 30 years, the science behind the treatment has remained unchanged. Usually by the time ovarian...

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling)

Jane Goodall Calls Utah to Action

By Carolyn Webber April 26, 2015

There are only a few 81-year-olds who spend 300 days traveling around the world each year. Renowned scientist Jane Goodall is one of them. As a part of the Lyceum Lecture series hosted by the College...

Fraternity Hosts Local Leaders

By Mary Royal April 24, 2015

A group of Sigma Chi fraternity members donned their best suits and ties for a night recognizing influential local and state officials on Wednesday. The prominent leaders from Utah included Salt Lake...

(Photo Courtesy of U of U College Engineering)

U Helps Defend Against U.S. Cyber Attacks

By Carolyn Webber April 24, 2015

As weapon technology advances each year, the United States Department of Defense must prepare to face the next generation of attacks — and it’s not from guns. Rather, it’s over the Internet. For...

(Photo by Dane Goodwin)

Students Participate in “Slut Walk”

By Julianne Skrivan April 24, 2015

Short skirts, crop tops and bare skin are not signs of consent. This was the message of Students Against Sexual Assault’s “Slut Walk.” Zak Mahaz, a member of SASA, said the Slut Walk was a response...

(Pictured is Henry B. Eyring, Photo Courtesy of Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)

U Alumni Receive Honorary Degrees

By Mary Royal April 24, 2015

Three U alumni will be given an honorary degree at this year’s graduation commencement to recognize the achievements they made in their respective fields. “We had an impressive pool of candidates...

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling)

Lyrid Meteor Shower Lights Skies

By Christine Kannapel April 22, 2015

It may appear to the Chicken Littles of the world that the sky is falling, but it’s actually just the Lyrid meteor shower. The annual shower is caused by debris from a comet that once crossed the...

Students and Community Members Get to Spring Cleaning

By Julianne Skrivan April 22, 2015

Students, staff and local residents got rid of their old junk and saved the environment at the same time. The Sustainability Resource Center, Staff Council, UIT and the Salt Lake Police Department teamed...

(Photos Courtesy of University Marketing and Communications)

Earth Fest Promotes Sustainability

By Julianne Skrivan April 22, 2015

Outside the Marriott Library, vendors, local businesses and student groups joined ASUU’s Sustainability Board for their annual Earth Fest. Crystal Davis, the board’s associate director, said the...