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versus BYU at Smiths Ballpark May 8, 2018.

(Photo by: Justin Prather / Daily Utah Chronicle).

Department of Energy Chooses U for Geothermal Energy Program

By Mackenzie McDermott August 24, 2018

In the next five years, the University of Utah will receive a grant, up to $140 million, in support of geothermal research and development from the United States Energy Department. The Frontier Observatory...

Us New Drone Policy Takes Flight

U’s New Drone Policy Takes Flight

By Mackenzie McDermott August 23, 2018

With technology on the rise alongside debates surrounding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), the University of Utah has implemented a new drone policy on campus. The concept of “Big Brother is watching...

Shake Hands with Handshake

Shake Hands with Handshake

By Madge Slack August 21, 2018

When referring to the University of Utah’s shiny new job board, Preston Nielson, associate director of employer engagement, said,“It’s the Cadillac of job boards for students.” Although, it isn’t...

Carolyn and Kern Gardner Building at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Gardner Commons Update

By Haley Oliphant, Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2018

After nearly a year of construction, Gardner Commons will replace Orson Spencer Hall. It will open fall semester 2018. The groundbreaking ceremony was held earlier this year on Oct. 28 in the Marriott...

Comedian Causes Twitter Outrage Leading up to University of Utah Performance

Comedian Causes Twitter Outrage Leading up to University of Utah Performance

By Hayden Taylor and Mackenzie McDermott August 18, 2018

"Arrested Development" star and comedian David Cross received backlash Saturday afternoon for a tweet he made advertising his show at the University of Utah’s Kingsbury Hall. “Hey #SaltLakeCity!...

Courtesy of Natural History Museum of Utah

New Dinosaur From Utah Named by NHMU

By Linda Derhak August 10, 2018

Ten years ago, the journey to discover the Akainacephalas Johnsoni, the newest dinosaur to be named from Utah, began. The dinosaur's skeleton was uncovered in a dig site at the Grand Staircase Escalante...

Mixed Race Subject to Mixed Stereotypes

Mixed Race Subject to Mixed Stereotypes

By Mackenzie McDermott July 11, 2018

By 2060, 6.2 percent of Americans are projected to be multiracial. Yet being white in addition to another race, according to the study, Black + White = Not White: A minority bias in categorizations of...

Darius Gray speaks on June 29, 2018, at the Salt Lake Public Library as part of the Tanner Humanities Centers Black, White, and Mormon II.

Tanner Humanities Center Hosts Conference on Race in the LDS Church

By Emily Anderson and Jacqueline Mumford July 3, 2018

Speaking to when he heard about the revelation in 1978 that black men who were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would receive the priesthood, Darius Gray said, "I couldn't believe...

Inside of the University of Utahs Marriott Library

Library Keeping Patrons Cool and Saving Energy

By Mackenzie McDermott July 3, 2018

The University of Utah’s Marriott Library cuts back on its energy usage by 28 percent every year with a new automation system. Years in the works, the project started out aiming to provide better...

Utah State Capitol

Utah 2018 Primary Elections Run-Down

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor June 28, 2018

On Tuesday, June 26, the state of Utah had its primary elections for community, state and federal positions. Utah allows for vote-by-mail elections depending on the county. According to the office of the...