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Tiffany Chan (left), Jess Wojciechowski (middle), Maryan Shale (right).

Past ASUU Administration Members Say Student Government Needs Restructuring on Every Level

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer October 21, 2022

  When Jess Wojciechowski, the 2021-22 University of Utah student body president, met with the board of trustees to vote on the U's proposed tuition increase on March 24, she said it was clear...

Paméla Cappas-Toro speaks at "Reframing the Conversation: The Power of Pronouns" at S.J. Quinney College of Law in Salt Lake City on Oct. 19, 2022.

Power of Pronouns Event Provides New Perspectives on Pronouns and Identity

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host October 20, 2022

  The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion division at the University of Utah frequently holds events they call "Reframing the Conversation" either via live stream or in person, to address certain...

Senator Mike Lee

Mike Lee and Evan McMullin Clash at U.S. Senate Debate

By Vanessa Hudson, Editor in Chief October 18, 2022

  Sen. Mike Lee and independent challenger Evan McMullin took the stage in their first and only debate against each other for the open Senate seat. Heated exchanges between the opponents and a...

A ballot drop box for the 2018 midterm elections at the Salt Lake County Building in Salt Lake City on Oct. 23, 2018.

What Students Need to Know Before Election Day

By Caelan Roberts, Online Managing Editor October 18, 2022

  Midterm elections are quickly approaching, and the University of Utah offers several resources and opportunities to get students prepared to vote. Students can expect to see the Senate race...

Rep. January Walker speaks in a 4th Congressional District debate at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Oct. 12, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah’s 4th Congressional District Debate Continues on Despite Rep. Owens Absence

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor October 13, 2022

  Despite the noticeable absence of Rep. Burgess Owens, Utah’s U.S. Congressional District 4 debate continued on with Democrat Darlene McDonald and United Utah Party nominee January Walker facing...

Evening on University of Utah campus, Thursday in Salt Lake City.

U President Randall Joins Excelencia in Education to Support Latinx Students

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host October 11, 2022

  Recently, President Taylor Randall of University of Utah joined the Excelencia in Education Presidents for Latino Student Success Network. Excelencia in Education is designed to help Latinx...

University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake on Oct. 11, 2020.

Newly Announced Wilkes Center to Provide Research Opportunities for U Students Focused on Climate Change

By Chandler Joost, News Writer October 11, 2022

  Recently announced at the University of Utah, the Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy will provide many opportunities for students and faculty alike to engage in meaningful research...

U alum Karen Ashton (right) stands with student Emma Richardson (left) in front of the Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House on the University of Utah's campus on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. (Photo by Kayleigh Silverstein | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Home Away From Home Program: Forging Connections Across Decades and Miles

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer October 10, 2022

  With rent in Salt Lake City rising faster in the last two years than the previous 10 and students who were relying on on-campus housing being added to a long waitlist, some University of Utah...

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U Studies Meteorite that Caused Sonic Boom in August

By Caelan Roberts, Online Managing Editor October 9, 2022

  On the morning of Aug. 13, a loud boom was heard across the Salt Lake Valley. As it turned out, it was the sound of a falling meteorite that eventually landed in the salt flats west of Salt Lake...

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U to Create Updated Climate Change Action Plan to Meet Local and Global Challenges

By Caelan Roberts, Online Managing Editor October 8, 2022

  The University of Utah recently announced plans to create a new Climate Change Action Plan and move up its target date for net-zero emissions from 2050 to 2040. “The university has made...