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Famous Native American poet and author, Joy Harjo, reads excerpts of her poetry for the audience in Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah campus, in Salt lake City, Utah, on Oct. 6, 2022.

U Welcomes Former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo for Author Meets Readers Series

By Caelan Roberts, Online Managing Editor October 7, 2022

  The University of Utah welcomed former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo for the Author Meets Readers series in Kingsbury Hall on Oct. 6. Harjo discussed her writing and life experiences with Elizabeth...

Noah Gottlieb (right) and Eli Wolk, who run Elijah's Deli, present at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute's Get Seeded event held at Lassonde Studios on campus in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022.

The Get Seeded Program: How to Receive Funding to Start a Business at the U

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host October 7, 2022

  Lassonde Studios at the University of Utah offers a program to students that not many other universities have — the Get Seeded Program. This program helps encourage those who have any sort of...

A University of Utah student getting information at one of the many stands at the Learning Abroad Fair on Oct. 5, 2022.

Learning Abroad Fair Showcases Opportunities Available to U Students

By Caelan Roberts, Online Managing Editor October 6, 2022

  The University of Utah held its annual Learning Abroad Fair on Oct. 5. There were a total of 42 tables set up in the A. Ray Olpin Student Union ballroom that detailed different learning abroad...

Dream Center for DACA Students at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Sept. 19, 2022. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Biden Administration Finalizes Rule to Make DACA a Federal Regulation

By Vanessa Hudson, Editor in Chief October 5, 2022

  The Biden administration recently finalized a rule to codify Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) into federal regulation, replacing the original 2012 memorandum. However, it remains...

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

CIS-gendered: Names and Pronouns in the Age of Campus Information Systems

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer October 5, 2022

  When transgender youth are able to use their chosen name in any given space, their risks of depression and suicide decrease. For a community that already faces higher rates of suicidal ideation,...

Greek Row at the Unviersity of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wed. March, 7, 2018. (Photo by Cassandra Palor| Daily Utah Chronicle)

Sexual Assault Reported by Student at Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity

By Vanessa Hudson, Editor in Chief October 4, 2022

  On Thursday, a student reported being sexually assaulted at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house. An email with information on the incident was sent to University of Utah students Monday.  According...

(Photo by Crystal Rose Fraughton | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Iranians and Supporters March in SLC as part of Global Freedom Rally for Iran

By Crystal Rose Fraughton, Investigative Writer October 3, 2022

  Over 1,000 protestors gathered in downtown Salt Lake City on Oct. 1, making Salt Lake City one of over 150 cities across the world to join the Freedom Rally for Iran.  Ongoing protests in...

Utah Asia Campus

U Asia Campus Transition Program to Salt Lake City Sees Steady Increase

By Caroline Joung October 3, 2022

  The University of Utah Asia Campus has been seeing a sharp increase in students transitioning to the Salt Lake Campus as social distancing regulations begin to loosen worldwide. UAC is a global...

University of Utah student Garrett Slack mountain bikes at the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Salt Lake City on Sept. 29 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U.S. Forest Service Proposal Would Bring Fees to Utah Trails and Campsites

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host October 1, 2022

  The U.S. Forest Service recently proposed the idea of adding fees to many popular trailheads across the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Of the 472 recreation sites managed by the U.S. Forest...

Richmond Flats Project at 2960 S. Richmond Street, in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sept. 27, 2022. (Photo by Julia Chuang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Legislature Approves $55 Million for Affordable Housing

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host September 30, 2022

  The Utah legislature recently approved $55 million to be spent on the construction of over 1,000 affordable housing units throughout Utah. Over $30 million of this grant will be spent on affordable...