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Black History Month Overshadowed by Valentine’s Day

By Julianne Skrivan February 11, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Heart-shaped candies, teddy bears and cards gushing with love poems overwhelm everyone this time of year, but none of it is dedicated to Black History Month. TODAYS...

Resources for Those Recovering from Sexual Violence

February 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Despite national and local efforts to create an environment that combats sexual assault, including the “It’s On Us” campaign, sexual violence is still common on...

(Graphic by Mark Klekas)

U’s Wellness Center Offers STD Testing on Campus

By Christine Kannapel February 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Probably the last thing couples want to think about on Valentine’s Day is STDs, but for the U’s Center for Student Wellness, they’re first on the list. FEATURE...

(Photo by Chris Ayers)

Sex Week Gets Students on Campus Talking

By Taylor Almond February 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In conjunction with Valentine’s Day this week, the U’s Center for Student Wellness is hosting “Sex Week.” TOP STORY: U'S WELLNESS CENTER OFFERS STD TESTING...

Planned Parenthood Offers More Than Planning

By Stefanie Arevalo February 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Madison Port, 20, has gone to Planned Parenthood since she graduated from high school. “I get my birth control here and have yearly check-ins from a gynecologist,”...

(Photo by Dane Goodwin)

Phone Scam Targets International Students at the U

By Courtney Tanner February 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] She probably wishes she never answered the phone that day. It was 1 p.m. on a Friday, and she was sitting in her apartment in the West Village when her phone started...

(Photo Courtesy of Student Run Pro Bono Clinic Marketing Team)

Clinic Helps Both Students and Community

By Julianne Skrivan February 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] While some students catch up on extra sleep Saturday mornings, a group of physical therapy students head down to Midvale and provide treatment and care to those who...

(Photo by Chris Ayers)

Conference Inspires Students to Become Socially Aware

By Kylee Ehmann February 8, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ASUU hosted its 11th annual Conference on Social Awareness (COSA), inviting members of the U’s community to learn about social justice issues and become more socially...

New Research at the U Could Improve Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

By Mary Royal February 5, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Researchers at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) stumbled across a breakthrough that may lead to more aggressive ways of treating pancreatic cancer. WHAT YOU MISSED:...

(Photo Courtesy of  Logan Mitchell)

Researchers Use TRAX to Measure Air Pollutants

By Kylee Ehmann February 4, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The inversion is unavoidable in the Salt Lake Valley, but new research may be able to pinpoint specific areas where health risks may increase. Different locations...