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SlutWalk Planned Outside Marriott Library

SlutWalk Planned Outside Marriott Library

By Connor Richards April 3, 2017

Through a course being offered by the University of Utah, a number of students have spent the semester planning and organizing action against sexual assault. On Tuesday, April 4, they will host a “SlutWalk”...

Student: Hyeyoug Cho  Photo by:  August Miller

University of Utah Now Offers Fully Online Degrees

By Ashley Baker March 30, 2017

It’s that time of year again—class registration. The panicked feeling of ‘what if I can’t get the class I need’ is among us. The tossing and turning at night, hoping you’ll be able to select...

New Happiness: Afghan Student Union Shares Nowruz with the Community

“New Happiness”: Afghan Student Union Shares Nowruz with the Community

By Mckenzie Alder March 27, 2017

On Wednesday, March 22, the Afghan Student Union (ASU) at the University of Utah hosted its second annual Nowruz celebration. Nowruz recognizes the Persian New Year every March on the vernal equinox....

Photo: Adam Fondren

U Tuition Expected to Increase 3.9 Percent Next Year

By Connor Richards March 22, 2017

Another year, another tuition hike. At a meeting on March 14, the Board of Trustees voted on a 3.9 percent raise in the cost of tuition and student fees for undergraduate students at the University...

Follow Your Dreams, Humans of New York Creator Tells U Students

‘Follow Your Dreams,’ Humans of New York Creator Tells U Students

By Connor Richards March 20, 2017

When Brandon Stanton moved to New York in 2010 he had no job, no money and little inspiration. But he did have a camera, so he decided he would take portraits of everyday New Yorkers and map them across...

Follow Your Dreams, Humans of New York Creator Tells U Students

‘Follow Your Dreams,’ Humans of New York Creator Tells U Students

March 15, 2017

When Brandon Stanton moved to New York in 2010 he had no job, no money and little inspiration. But he did have a camera, so he decided he would take portraits of everyday New Yorkers and map them across...

Humans of New York Creator to Speak at the U

‘Humans of New York’ Creator to Speak at the U

By Katie Buda February 1, 2017

Brandon Stanton, originator of the internet-famous Facebook page, Humans of New York, will speak at Kingsbury Hall March 9 at 12 p.m. Named one of Time Magazine's 30 Under 30 People Changing The World,...

U and Board of Regents Create New Policies to Handle Sexual Assault

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator January 30, 2017

The U has encountered a lot of issues with sexual assault in the last few months, from Halloween’s alleged assault— the investigation of which was later suspended—to stories of sexual assault published...

Logo for the Brony club at the University of Utah

“Creating A Universe”: Acceptance, Expression and Individuality Found in the U’s Brony Group

January 24, 2017

To some, “My Little Pony” might seem like an odd focus for a collegiate club, but to freshman Bria Linza, it makes sense. Linza is one of a handful of students involved in MLP Bronies at the University...

Interfaith Group at the U Aims to Unite Students Through Religious Dialogue

Interfaith Group at the U Aims to Unite Students Through Religious Dialogue

January 23, 2017

The Interfaith group at the University of Utah strives to build bridges between students of various religions to establish understanding and dialogue about beliefs. They celebrate the differences and similarities...