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House Committee Shuts Down Healthy Utah Bill

By Christine Kannapel March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On Wednesday, SB 164, legislation for Healthy Utah, was shot down in the House Business and Labor Committee, meaning it won’t go the full Utah House for vote. TOP...

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Hinckley Institute Honors the People–Not the Party

March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The state of Utah is generally known to be conservative while institutions of higher learning are historically liberal. However, the Hinckley Institute of Politics...

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Capecchi Speaks to Hinckley Institute Audience About Genetics

By Mary Royal March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mario Capecchi is best known for his contribution and research in the field of genetics — and for giving his name to a street U students frequently get lost on. WHAT...

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Snow Party Wins ASUU Election

March 8, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ASUU election results came with one final grievance Saturday afternoon. OTHER FEATURED STORY: U PROFESSOR PROMOTES SUSTAINABILITY AWARENESS Ambra Jackson and Anthony...

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Activists Rally in Support of Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery

By Carolyn Webber March 8, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Activists, recovery addicts and their family members gathered at the Utah State Capitol to support legislation in favor of treatment and prevention at the Rally for...

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Government Fair Allows Students to Interact, Explore Interests

March 5, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Union Saltair Room was filled with representatives from prominent local and national government agencies on Thursday as part of a Government Career Fair. PAST...

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ASUU Elections Committee Hears More Party Grievances

March 4, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Two complaints were filed against the Empower Party regarding finances and campaigning. The ASUU Elections Committee ruled on the grievances on Monday. MOST READ:...

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Utah Leg. to Consider Medical Marijuana

By Mary Royal March 4, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Despite the controversial nature of medical marijuana, Sen. Mark Madsen (R-Saratoga Springs) is sponsoring a bill to legalize it in Utah. TOP STORY: EASY WAYS FOR...

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Anti-Discrimination Bill Introduced in Utah Senate

By Courtney Tanner March 4, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With commentary from the bill’s sponsors and LDS Church representatives, legislation seeking to reconcile anti-LGBT discrimination and religious freedom was introduced...

(Courtesy of Jack Bender, ASUU)

ASUU Candidates Talk Constitution, Platforms

March 2, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The candidates for ASUU president and vice president debated about their platforms and the U’s student constitution in the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Monday. POPULAR...