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Isaac Reese says that universal basic income could have lessened the economic and public health crises of COVID-19. (Photo by Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: The COVID-19 Pandemic May Land Us in a Brave New Economy

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer May 22, 2020

  COVID-19 has taken millions of jobs and hundreds of thousands of lives, but there has never been a better time to learn about economics than this pandemic. Governments throughout the world, notably...

Professor Profiles: Getting to Know Your Fine Arts Educators

By Parker Dunn, Online Managing Editor May 4, 2020

  The College of Fine Arts at the University of Utah is full of amazing professors. With a new school year approaching — and a fresh batch of new students coming in needing to fulfill fine arts...

Representation and Transparency

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor April 13, 2020

Kum, Valdes and Amaechi have all served in ASUU for at least one year prior to their campaign and referenced the subsections of campus represented in the governing body.  According to Kum, he will...

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Flipping the System to Sustainability 

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor April 13, 2020

Even if these big goals are met, ASUU has high turnover. Every year, every seat is up for election. New presidencies fill the executive branch and so do new goals and plans. Kum hopes that his presidency...

A “Crazy” Idea for Meal Plans

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor April 13, 2020

Kum has taken that idea of what is doable to heart. His two big goals center around meal plans and a campus-wide tour. Traditionally, students pay upwards of $1,800 per academic year for various meal...

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The Power of The Presidency

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor April 13, 2020

All actions taken by any ASUU member, from the president to an assembly member or an auxiliary position, must comply with the rules set forth in the Redbook — ASUU’s Constitution. The president...

Student Body President-Elect Ephraim Kum on the University of Utah Campus on Friday, March 6, 2020. (Photo by Mark Draper | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

How the Kum Presidency Plans to Transform ASUU, and Get Students Like You More Involved

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor April 13, 2020

Every Associated Students at the University of Utah presidency has a finite amount of time to implement the plans and goals set forth in their campaign platforms.  After winning one of the most competitive...

Campaigning in a More “Competitive” Election

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor April 13, 2020

Four tickets initially announced their run for the ASUU presidency: Nasser, Kum, Hardenbrook and Madson. Madson’s candidacy was suspended and subsequently revoked by the ASUU Supreme Court less than...

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The Journey of Olivia Teerlink’s Beach Volleyball Career

By Mallory Arnold, Sports Writer March 18, 2020

  The University of Utah beach volleyball team is back for its third season as a D1 program, and they are led by senior Olivia Teerlink, who is one of the players on the beach-only roster.  Teerlink...

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Dominate Winter Sports with Hockey

By Justin Prather, Sports Writer February 12, 2020

Take a look outside. Like it or not, Utah is a winter state. With the best snow on earth, we are steeped in the tradition of the bone-chilling cold. In keeping with this tradition, the Utah Ski team took...