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Voting poll workers help students fill out and turn in their election ballots in Marriott Library at University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Explaining the Debate Surrounding Amendment A

By Emerson Hagy, News Writer November 4, 2024

  A proposed amendment to Utah's constitution aimed at loosening restrictions on education funding has sparked a contentious debate among lawmakers and educators.  Amendment A, which would have...

Utah Tech International Students’ Thoughts On Voting, 2024 Election

Utah Tech International Students’ Thoughts On Voting, 2024 Election

By Alyssa Bayles, Sun News Daily Writer November 4, 2024

  This story is published as part of U.S. Democracy Day and the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College,...

Caroline Gleich at the Senate Debate on Oct. 10, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Ash, Weber State University).

Comparing Candidates for Utah’s Seat in the U.S. Senate

By Alina Walker, News Writer November 4, 2024

  Republican Congressman John Curtis and Democrat Caroline Gleich will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot as candidates for Utah’s seat in the United States Senate. Sen. Mitt Romney announced that...

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Know What U Vote For: Amendment C and Sheriff Election

By Addy Christensen, News Writer November 3, 2024

  Election season is upon us, and many decisions must be made to improve the nation, state and local communities. For the past year, candidates have campaigned and debated, but soon it will be...

The discussions surrounding S.J.R. 401 started on the Senate floor. (Photo by Teresa Chaikowsky | The Globe)

Amendment D Drama and Supreme Court Ruling Explained

By Josi Hinds, News Editor November 2, 2024

  Amendment D has had no shortage of controversy over its short but highly contested lifespan. The constitutional amendment was first introduced at a special legislative session in August. After passing...

City-County building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, October 26, 2024. (Photo by Samantha Lazenby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Meet the Candidates for Critical County Offices

By Emerson Hagy, News Writer November 2, 2024

  The 2024 election is set to take place on Nov. 5, 2024. The current ballot for Salt Lake County hosts a number of candidates from the presidential race to local school board elections. Several...

People sit on the third floor of the Taggart Student Center on Aug. 27. (Photo courtesy of The Utah Statesman).

Utah State Legislature Changes Campus, Students React

By Malory Rau, Utah Statesman Writer November 1, 2024

  This story is published as part of U.S. Democracy Day and the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College,...

The University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah on Oct. 5, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah House Speaker Calls For Higher Education Budget Cuts

By Elle Crossley, News Writer November 1, 2024

  Despite the Utah Legislature's 1.5% cut in funding for Utah's public colleges and universities this past spring, public colleges and universities could see even more budget reductions. House...

In 2022, officials reported that election misinformation made their jobs drastically more dangerous than normal. Fact checking the information you receive is crucial, especially when circling an upcoming election. Mason Britton | Sun News Daily

Misinformation During an Election Cycle

By Rainey Facer, Sun News Daily Writer November 1, 2024

  This story is published as part of U.S. Democracy Day and the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College,...

A traditional “Malia” style fiberglass canoe, named Kai Lana Kaleo, was later converted into a Hawaiian sailing canoe. (Photo courtesy of Hui Paoakalani Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Club).

The Cultural Legacy of Great Salt Lake’s Hawaiian Canoe Club

By Camille Lee October 30, 2024

  This story is published through collaboration with Amplify Utah   As the sun begins to fall behind the rugged mountains surrounding Great Salt Lake, clear water ripples around a 40-foot,...