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The Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Deportation for Shoplifting: Immigration Bills to Watch this 2025 Legislative Session

By Grace Maya, News Writer January 25, 2025

  Utah’s majority legislators stated that immigration is one of their top priorities and they have recently announced several bills related to immigration. Here’s how those specific bills...

The Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 15, 2023. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Here Are Some Bills to Look Out For During the 2025 Legislative Session

By Emerson Hagy and Elle Crossley January 25, 2025

  As Utah’s 2025 legislative session is underway, bills curtailing federal influence on public lands, barring collective bargaining and banning fluoride in public waters are only some of the...

Hundreds Are ‘Still Fighting’ at Rally for MLK Day

By Jessica Menna, News Writer January 24, 2025

  On Monday afternoon, approximately 300 attendees gathered at Kingsbury Hall to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 41st annual MLK Day March and Rally. One of many planned activities...

University of Utah President Taylor Randall speaks at a press conference with the Daily Utah Chronicle in the John R. Park Building in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U President Taylor Randall Sees ‘optimism’ in Utah’s 2025 Legislative Session

By Giovanni Radtke, Assistant News Editor January 23, 2025

  University of Utah President Taylor Randall said he thinks "there's reason for optimism" in this year's legislative session as lawmakers call on universities to shift funds towards courses with better...

From left to right, Taylor Randall, Geoffrey Landward and Mitzi Montoya discuss higher education ahead of the 2025 legislative session. (Photo curtesy of University of Utah Communications).

U Leaders ‘Make the Case’ for Higher Ed in Legislative Preview

By Giovanni Radtke, Assistant News Editor January 21, 2025

  University of Utah leaders discussed looming budget cuts and reallocation and how they can keep tuition low at a Hinckley Forum last Thursday. U President Taylor Randall was joined by Provost...

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UnitedHealthcare and the Student Health Center at the University of Utah

By Grace Maya, News Writer January 21, 2025

  The end of 2024 was met with a number of high-profile stories from across the globe. Yet, one story captured a high level of interest on campus and worldwide. On Dec. 4, 2024, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare...

Colorful houses on Main Street highlight Park City’s unique ski town character. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Loverso).

Park City Ski Patrol Strike and One Grad Student Perspective

By Emerson Hagy, News Writer January 17, 2025

  In late Dec. 2024, nearly 200 ski patrollers at Utah's Park City Mountain Resort launched a strike, citing inadequate wages amid rising living costs. Represented by the Park City Professional...

Governor Spencer Cox speaks at monthly press conference Jan. 16, 2025. (Pool photo).

Governor Cox Speaks on Education Cuts, Homelessness at Monthly Press Conference

By Grace Maya, News Writer January 17, 2025

  On Thursday morning, reporters met with Governor Spencer Cox for a monthly press conference with PBS Utah. He discussed a variety of topics, including the wildfires in L.A, homelessness in Salt...

Rep. Candice Pierucci discusses the need for higher education programs leading to professional success.

Utah House Majority Announces 2025 Policy Priorities

By Grace Maya, News Writer January 15, 2025

  The Utah House Majority Caucus hosted a press conference on Monday to discuss policy priorities for the upcoming 2025 legislative session. These priorities include education, the cost of living,...

Kasia Nowakowska leading Iowa State runners on the home straight at the 2024 Drake Relays. The famous race is held annually at Drake Stadium at Drake University, De Moines, Iowa. (Photo Courtesy of Kasia Nowakowska)

Collegiate Runners Along the Wasatch Front Battle Poor Air Quality and Environmental Challenges

By Gabe Haymore January 8, 2025

  Nearly every day during the fall semester, collegiate runners tighten their laces for morning runs in the shadow of the mountains that span the Wasatch Front. As the globe’s temperature shifts...