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(Model Released), Jack Bender jbender@asuu.utah.edu, University of Utah students pose for various lifestyle photos and portraits for marketing collateral at various location on the campus of The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah Wednesday April 20, 2016. (Photo by August Miller)

Outgoing ASUU President Reflects on Long, “Consistent” Year

By Connor Richards April 17, 2017

As the University of Utah’s class of 2017 wraps up the year and prepares for graduation, Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) President Jack Bender is among them. With commencement around...

Grad student in health promotion and education, Esther Okang, shows her message on mental health awareness. Monday, April 11, 2016.

ASUU to Highlight Sexual Assault Month in Place of Mental Health Week

By Ashley Baker April 11, 2017

Derek Eyre, Associated Students of the University of Utah’s (ASUU) Student Advocacy Director, is heading up a new campaign geared toward raising awareness for sexual assault survivors. In 2010, Former...

Zion Curtain Shows Little Confidence in Utah Parents

Zion Curtain Shows Little Confidence in Utah Parents

By Peyton Dalley March 31, 2017

Have you ever heard of anything so outrageous that you simply cannot believe it’s true? That is what it’s like living in Utah. Most recently, the cause for confusion and humor is the dropping of the...

Students at the University of Utah attending the Black Lives Matter protest in the Union Ballroom on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 (Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Students Link Arms Outside of Union and Hold Discussion to Show Support for Black Lives Matter Movement

By Jordan Higgins March 23, 2017

Over 100 students stood with their arms linked outside of the Union at the University of Utah on Wednesday to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Silently, students protested police brutality...

Utah State Capitol | Chronicle archives.

U Students Assist Lawmakers in Fights for Women’s Rights

By Connor Richards March 9, 2017

As Utah’s 2017 legislative session comes to an end, lawmakers — and some University of Utah students — are breathing a sigh of relief. Through classes and community involvement, a number of students...

Womens march protest signs in a collection at the Marriott Library on campus on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 (Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Marriott Library Preserves History Through Poster Collection

March 6, 2017

'No mandate for hate.'  'The future is female.'  'Refugees welcome.'  'Oversight: You’re doing it wrong.' These are some of the words on posters and signs donated to the J. Willard Marriott Library...

Panelists at the Immigration and Refugee Policy Forum. From left to right: Bradley H. Parker, Jason Mathis, Caren Frost, Aden Batar, and Derek Monson. | Photo courtesy of the Hinckley Institute of Politics

Panel Talks Refugees and Immigration Policy

March 3, 2017

Jason Perry, the University of Utah’s Vice President for Government Relations, opened the March 2 panel discussion on immigration and refugee policy by quoting the Utah Compact —“The way we treat...

Rising Waters: Students and Faculty Join the Fight Against Diverting the Great Salt Lake

Rising Waters: Students and Faculty Join the Fight Against Diverting the Great Salt Lake

By Cara MacDonald March 2, 2017

Many scientists believe the United States will experience a serious dilemma in the near future — a severe lack of water.  As the number of people in the U.S. rises, increasingly more water is going...

Candidates Discuss Student Inclusion at First ASUU Debate

Candidates Discuss Student Inclusion at First ASUU Debate

February 25, 2017

On Thursday, University of Utah students and faculty gathered in the Union West Ballroom to hear the first debate between candidates for president of the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU)....

Photo courtesy of Chronicle archives.

U Hosts Thoughtful Panel on Healthcare Reform

February 25, 2017

At a discussion surrounding healthcare in the United States on Feb. 16, panelists were confronted with a series of difficult issues, which prompted Republican Utah State Senator and former physician Brian...