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Earth Fest activities

April 19, 2013

The sidewalks of the Union Plaza were lined with tables and booths Thursday afternoon as representatives from sustainability-focused campus and community organizations joined in the Earth Fest celebration...

U prepares for emergency

April 18, 2013

Students and faculty participated in the U’s Great Utah ShakeOut earthquake drill to drop, cover and hold Wednesday morning as a part of the annual statewide ShakeOut drill and Earthquake Awareness...

Public Citizen seeks apology for study

April 18, 2013

On April 10, 2013, watchdog organization Public Citizen sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services requesting a public apology to parents in a study that put premature infants at risk....

Marathon tragedy hits home

April 15, 2013

STUDENT EXPERIENCES Four U students complete marathon in time to avoid explosion at the finish line in the Boston Marathon Two explosions rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon...

Sigma Chi raises one million for Huntsman

April 15, 2013

The national Sigma Chi fraternity donated its one millionth dollar to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation on Friday. HCF founder Jon Huntsman Sr. accepted the large dollar bill cutout symbolizing the millionth...

Students aim to start bicycle sharing program on campus

April 12, 2013

On Monday, Salt Lake City officially launched its new bike share program, GREENbike, in the downtown area. Several U students are hoping that soon they will be able to unveil a similar program on campus. Dane...

Entrepreneurs showcase plans for products in UEC contest

April 10, 2013

Some of the newest companies in Utah presented their products and business plans to judges while putting their best foot forward and vying for a $40,000 grand prize. The 10 companies from universities...

Spock speaks

April 8, 2013

ROAD TO FAME Zachary Quinto enlightens students about his start in acting and his sexuality Zachary Quinto, an actor famously recognized for his role as Spock in the rebooted Star Trek, spoke at the Union...

Women’s group says priesthood equality is necessary

April 8, 2013

A group promoting a new feminist movement in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held their launch party Saturday night during the men’s session of the church’s annual General Conference....

GeoClub to map SLC gardens in joint effort

April 8, 2013

The Geography Club and Wasatch Gardens made an unexpected team in an effort to analyze Salt Lake City urban gardens through Google Maps at the Wasatch Garden Mapping Party in the OSH building on Friday. The...