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Children’s Books Bust Through March Madness Brackets

By Kylee Ehmann March 22, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The move through the bracket was a long, tough battle, but “The Day the Crayons Quit” managed to come out on top in the Salt Lake City Public Library’s March...

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U Commencement Speakers Follow Tradition of Excellence

By Mary Royal March 12, 2015

Seven women, six religious leaders, eight authors and thirteen politicians walk into graduation. Although this sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, the numbers actually represent some of those who...

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Red Butte Garden Introduces Interactive Video Games

By Kylee Ehmann March 11, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Visitors can fight off invading armies, run restaurants and find missing treasure at Red Butte Garden this spring, all with the help of a smart phone. FEATURE STORY:...

LGBTQ+ Community Faces Stigmas

By Julianne Skrivan March 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Utah is home to one of the largest LGBTQ+ communities in the nation, but that doesn’t mean hurtful stereotypes aren’t still present. WHAT YOU MISSED: SNOW PARTY...

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Women Battles Stereotypes in the Sciences

By Kylee Ehmann March 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If someone asked you to describe a typical science major, you’d probably imagine a man. But that gendered stereotype is about to change. [ TV TRUMPS HOMEWORK FOR...

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Utah Steeped in Religious Stereotypes

By Mary Royal March 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Big families, stay-at-home moms, Republicans. These are only some of the stereotypes with which people label Mormons. OTHER TOP STORY: YOU CAN TELL A LOT ABOUT A...

SLC Mourns Loss of Former Mayor Corradini

By Mary Royal March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Deedee Corradini, the first and only female mayor of Salt Lake City and a U alumna, died on March 1. Her funeral was held on Monday. FEATURE STORY: SNOW PARTY WINS ASUU...

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House Committee Shuts Down Healthy Utah Bill

By Christine Kannapel March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On Wednesday, SB 164, legislation for Healthy Utah, was shot down in the House Business and Labor Committee, meaning it won’t go the full Utah House for vote. TOP...

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Capecchi Speaks to Hinckley Institute Audience About Genetics

By Mary Royal March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mario Capecchi is best known for his contribution and research in the field of genetics — and for giving his name to a street U students frequently get lost on. WHAT...

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Women Associated with the U Make History

By Mary Royal March 8, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In 1870, Utah was one of the first states in the nation to grant women the right to vote. Following this progressive mindset, the U has made great landmarks in its...