President Watkins Publicly Addresses Student Concerns on Campus Safety
By Delaney Sheppard
September 2, 2019
Early last week, President Ruth Watkins conducted her monthly report to the University of Utah’s Academic Senate. Her address came shortly after the University Police Department announced the departure of their spokesman, Dan Metcalf, who will be leaving the department after only six months...
As the University of Utah’s Class Sizes Grow, the Feed U Pantry Hopes to Keep Up
By Jacqueline Mumford
August 29, 2019
In October 2014, the University of Utah unveiled the Feed U Pantry, accessible to all students, staff and faculty with a valid uID. Almost five years later, the pantry is still growing and working to sustain the largest class the U has seen yet. What is the Feed U Pantry? The Feed U Pantry is p...
#SafeU: Students Advocate for Changes in Campus Safety
By Delaney Sheppard
August 29, 2019
“The loss of Lauren McCluskey and Mackenzie Lueck were tragedies that I believe have permanently changed this campus and our commitment to safety. My thoughts, and the thoughts of our student body, are with their family, friends, and loved ones as they continue to mourn their deaths," said...
Honors Hives Update: Un-bee-lievable Honey
By Ana Luiza Ramos
August 28, 2019
The beehive is a symbol of hard work and industry. Not only that, it is the official state emblem of Utah. Beehives make an appearance in Utah’s state flag and the state seal, the Beehive Cluster is recognized as Utah’s official star cluster and the state insect is the beloved honeybee....
A Young Population with Low Voter Turnout
By Miacel Spotted Elk
August 27, 2019
Utah is one of few states with a primarily young population. The amount of young voters who fill out ballots each election, however, happens to be a very small percentage. National Voter Registration Day — which falls on Sept. 24 — and campus initiatives carried out by The Andrew Goodman Fou...
Student Life Center Restaurant Freshens to Rebrand as Shake Smart
By Jacob Rueda
August 26, 2019
Freshens, a restaurant located in the George S. Eccles Student Life Center (SLC) on the University of Utah's campus, will be undergoing a major renovation later in the semester. The restaurant will receive a complete makeover, including a different name, façade and an entirely new menu. Rumors have...
U Professor’s Research Suggests that Preventive Methods can Save Lives of Military Personnel
By Jacob Rueda
August 24, 2019
A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) revealed that a number of military personnel with suicidal tendencies are at greater risk of self-harm because they keep firearms loaded and in unlocked storage at home. The study, formally known as the Primary Care Scr...
PlazaFest Connects Students to Campus
By Marshall Foster
August 23, 2019
The University of Utah is considered a “commuter campus," as most of its students live off-campus, but that doesn’t stop the U from offering clubs, organizations and activities to bring students together. PlazaFest is the first big effort of the year made by the U where different student and community...
The UCrew, Simplifying Move-In Day
By Nina Yu
August 23, 2019
With the fall semester finally here, new students are streaming into the dorms to start their college lives. While the thought of moving out of the family home is exciting and fresh, move-in day is full of people running around hectically and that can cause a lot of confusion. Even for...
A Small Step For Campus Safety: New Nighttime Ride Share Service Launches at the U
By Angelyn Ramos
August 22, 2019
Within the Academic year of 2018-2019, the University of Utah witnessed very violent and very public crimes. In October of 2018, senior and All-Star track athlete Lauren McCluskey was murdered on campus. A few months later a student was sexually assaulted in the parking lot of the Marriott...
Modest Mouse Shines with Relaxed Rock at Red Butte
September 21, 2019
No. 10 Utes Suffer First Loss of Season
September 21, 2019
UAC Markets ‘Urban Ecology’ Translated as ‘Urban Planning’ in Korean, Creating Confusion
September 20, 2019
The Chronicle Playlist: Burt’s Fall Favorites
September 20, 2019