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Hinckley Speech Contest Wows Crowd

By Kylee Ehmann April 15, 2015

Public speaking is America’s number one fear, according to The Washington Post. But Wednesday night, 31 contestants in the Hinckley Institute of Politics’ HIP Talks event conquered that fear for...

U Debate Society Places Nationally

April 12, 2015

The U’s debate team has officially taken sixth place in the nation after a year full of achievements. The John R. Park Debate Society is ranked second in the Pac-12, behind Oregon. In addition, two...

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Greenwald talks Secrecy and Snowden

By Stefanie Arevalo April 8, 2015

As a part of Secrecy Week, lawyer and journalist Glenn Greenwald, spoke to a full auditorium about the NSA and United States transparency in light of the Edward Snowden leaks. “Secrecy is an epidemic...

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Hinckley Institute Hopes to Break Record

March 30, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Last year, the Hinckley Institute of Politics held a record 116 forums and it hopes to exceed that number this year. WHAT YOU MISSED: MEET THE PRESIDENT: AMBRA JACKSON Kendahl...

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Meet the President: Ambra Jackson

March 25, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As a kid, Ambra Jackson wanted to grow up to be the president of the United States. The recent ASUU election brought her one step closer to that dream. WHAT YOU...

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How the Utah Legislature Supported the U this Session

By Mary Royal March 24, 2015

Among the bills on Capitol Hill this legislative session were funding proposals to benefit disciplines and buildings at the U. One of the most widely publicized bills, SB009, suggested $45 million go...

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Hinckley Institute Speech Contest: Two Minutes to Win It

March 24, 2015

In just two minutes you could win $5,000. The Hinckley Institute of Politics and ASUU are sponsoring HIP Talks, a university-wide speech contest in which students can talk about anything they want,...

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New ASUU Legislative Representatives Hope to Work Together Next Year

March 23, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ASUU was hit by a snowstorm this election season, with the majority of legislative and executive positions going to members of the Snow Party. TOP STORY: ENROLLMENT...

OSH Renovation Might Begin in 2016 with Help from State Legislature

March 12, 2015

It's no secret that OSH is in desperate need of help. There have been rumors spreading about OSH's much needed renovation for years. Each year hopeful students and faculty imagine a day when sitting in...

SLC Mourns Loss of Former Mayor Corradini

By Mary Royal March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Deedee Corradini, the first and only female mayor of Salt Lake City and a U alumna, died on March 1. Her funeral was held on Monday. FEATURE STORY: SNOW PARTY WINS ASUU...