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Newly elected state legislature representative Hoang Nguyen converses with the Daily Utah Chronicle Journalist Grace Maya in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Elects First Vietnamese-American, Refugee Legislator

By Grace Maya, News Writer November 21, 2024

  The 2024 election cycle left some University of Utah students feeling "surprised" and "blindsided" by Donald Trump’s early win. However, as local election results come in, it’s left newly-elected...

The Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 15, 2023. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Here’s What to Expect from Utah’s 2025 Legislative Session

By Alina Walker, News Writer November 18, 2024

  As 2024 quickly comes to an end, Utah's 66th legislature is gearing up for the 2025 general session. Four representatives from the Utah Legislature gave Utahns a look at the upcoming session and...

University of Utah students stand in line to vote at the J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 5. (Photo by Madeline Van Wagenen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘Surprised’ and ‘blindsided:’ U Students React to the 2024 Presidential Election

By Grace Maya, Elle Crossley, and Addy Christensen November 8, 2024

  Tuesday, Nov. 5, marked Election Day for America. This presidential election cycle started with incumbent candidate President Joseph R. Biden and former President Donald J. Trump each pursuing...

University of Utah students cast their ballots at the J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Students React Before Polls Close

By Emerson Hagy, News Writer November 5, 2024

  The 2024 election is shaping up to be pivotal at both national and state levels. Vice President Kamala Harris faces off against former President Donald Trump in the presidential election. In...

Utah Tech International Students’ Thoughts On Voting, 2024 Election

Utah Tech International Students’ Thoughts On Voting, 2024 Election

By Alyssa Bayles, Sun News Daily Writer November 4, 2024

  This story is published as part of U.S. Democracy Day and the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College,...

Caroline Gleich at the Senate Debate on Oct. 10, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Ash, Weber State University).

Comparing Candidates for Utah’s Seat in the U.S. Senate

By Alina Walker, News Writer November 4, 2024

  Republican Congressman John Curtis and Democrat Caroline Gleich will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot as candidates for Utah’s seat in the United States Senate. Sen. Mitt Romney announced that...

The discussions surrounding S.J.R. 401 started on the Senate floor. (Photo by Teresa Chaikowsky | The Globe)

Amendment D Drama and Supreme Court Ruling Explained

By Josi Hinds, News Editor November 2, 2024

  Amendment D has had no shortage of controversy over its short but highly contested lifespan. The constitutional amendment was first introduced at a special legislative session in August. After passing...

People sit on the third floor of the Taggart Student Center on Aug. 27. (Photo courtesy of The Utah Statesman).

Utah State Legislature Changes Campus, Students React

By Malory Rau, Utah Statesman Writer November 1, 2024

  This story is published as part of U.S. Democracy Day and the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College,...

In 2022, officials reported that election misinformation made their jobs drastically more dangerous than normal. Fact checking the information you receive is crucial, especially when circling an upcoming election. Mason Britton | Sun News Daily

Misinformation During an Election Cycle

By Rainey Facer, Sun News Daily Writer November 1, 2024

  This story is published as part of U.S. Democracy Day and the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College,...

Blake Moore during a 1st Congressional District GOP primary debate at the Eccles Broadcast Center in Salt Lake City, Monday, June 10, 2024. (Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune)

Comparing Candidates for Utah’s First Congressional District

By Alina Walker, News Writer October 30, 2024

  Incumbent GOP Rep. Blake Moore and Democrat Bill Campbell will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot as candidates for Congressional District One’s seat in the House of Representative. District One is...