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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...

Milton Bennion Hall to be Demolished to Make Way for Another Business Building

January 16, 2017

Milton Bennion Hall (MBH) has been home to the College of Education since 1960, and this year they are saying goodbye. The building is being demolished to make room for the expanding David Eccles School...

Julianne Skrivan, a U senior studying media art, communication and film, introduces Vice President Joe Biden at the White House's It's On Us Summit on January 5, 2017.

U Student Introduces Vice President Joe Biden At White House Summit on Campus Sexual Assault

January 15, 2017

While many students were home or on vacation over winter break, Julianne Skrivan was at the White House. On Jan. 5, the media art, film and communication student, introduced outgoing Vice President Joe...

Madeline MacDonald, BYU Sexual Assault Survivor, Shares Her Story

Madeline MacDonald, BYU Sexual Assault Survivor, Shares Her Story

By Zoe Kozlowski November 17, 2016

Madeline MacDonald took on an institution. MacDonald, now a University of Utah student, began her collegiate career at BYU where she was sexually assaulted leading to the uncovering of the gross mishandling...

Left to Right President Pershing and Chairmen Gordon Howell, and members of the Ute Indian Tribe Business Committee shake hands after the signing of the Memoradium of Understanding at the Ute Indian Tribe Headquaters in Fort Duchesne, Utah.

American Indian Students Still Underrepresented at the U

November 7, 2016

During a time when the U faced long-standing and mounting pressure from the NCAA to lose Native American imagery or risk sanctions, in 2014 the U signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with the...

Pac-12 Schools Launch "It Ends Here Campaign"

Pac-12 Schools Launch “It Ends Here Campaign”

November 1, 2016

The U has come together with the rest of the Pac-12 to create a campaign to bring awareness to sexual assault on university campuses. The campaign, “It Ends Here” aims to teach students how to prevent...

The Premedical Path

The Premedical Path

October 25, 2016

For prospective pre-medical students, life can be a little chaotic. You know there are so many things you should be doing to prepare for the MCAT and medical school applications, but how do you get started?...

Salt Lake City police escort marchers during a rally and march commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day along 1300 East in Salt Lake City, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016.

Staying Safe Over Halloween

By Zoe Kozlowski October 24, 2016

This Halloween, the U’s student body will fill the surrounding neighborhoods to celebrate with their friends. With all of the ongoing festivities, and those that involve drinking in particular, it is...