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Natalie Reed's students play during a benefit concert honoring her Wednesday night at the Libby Gardner Concert Hall.

Listen Up: A Sampling of the School of Music’s Spring Season

January 19, 2016

Techno beats, jazz sessions, medieval lutes and classical operas — this is just a sampling from the School of Music’s spring schedule. To the new student or to those who have never ventured down to...

students work the various weight and cardio machines at the Student Life Center, Wednesday January 13, 2016.

Dress Up to Work Out: Student Life Center Enforces Dress Code

By Matt Bateman January 19, 2016

The Student Life Center is open to all U students — if they can dress the part. “One of my friends got kicked out because he cut the sleeves off his shirt,” said Josh Cisar, a senior in health promotion...

Head to Head: Is Taking A Break from School Good For Students?

Head to Head: Is Taking A Break from School Good For Students?

January 19, 2016

Taking Time Off School "Is Not Time Wasted" by Elyse Jost For many students, the same haunting questions accompany each new semester. The whispers of doubt weigh on the backs of their minds as they consider...

A sign supporting equal rights is seen at a rally and march commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day outside Kingsbury Hall, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016.

MLK March to Kingsbury Hall Celebrates Activism with Music, Spoken Word

By Allison Oligschlaeger January 18, 2016

“Ain’t I allowed to fulfill Martin’s dream? You know, the one where I might actually be considered a human being?” asked Shekinah Stanton during her performance. The audience murmured and snapped...

Pop Culture Round-Up: Golden Globes, Oscar Noms, Fond Farewells to David Bowie, Alan Rickman

Pop Culture Round-Up: Golden Globes, Oscar Noms, Fond Farewells to David Bowie, Alan Rickman

January 18, 2016

Here’s your Daily Utah Chronicle pop culture round-up: for everything you missed this week in pop culture because you were too busy doing things that actually matter, like homework. The Golden Globes...

Family Members Should Not Gift Cash to Each Other During the Holidays

Family Members Should Not Gift Cash to Each Other During the Holidays

January 18, 2016

Money is probably one of the worst gifts to receive on Christmas. Its always disappointing to see the green wad of money buried at the bottom of a box or envelope after spending the night imagining exciting...

PTC's "Two Dollar Bill" Asks Big Questions About Truth and History

PTC’s “Two Dollar Bill” Asks Big Questions About Truth and History

By Aaron Clark January 18, 2016

Every once in a while a play comes along that asks us to think instead of simply laugh or tap our toes to a catchy tune. The Pioneer Theatre Company's world premiere of "Two Dollar Bill" on Friday night...

Presidents circle at the University of Utah Monday September 14, 2015. (Chronicle Archives)

Q&A with Mia McKenzie on Oppression and Feminism to Kick off MLK Week

By Casey Koldewyn January 18, 2016

The U is hosting a week-long celebration to show respect for the magnitude of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s contributions to American society, as well as to discuss the ways his hopes and dreams remain unfinished. MLK...

Senior business admin and political science student Esther Blanco studies in the Marriott Library, Monday September 28, 2015.

Best Buys and Best Discounts for Students Looking to Save Money

January 18, 2016

Do you enjoy discounts? Of course you do -- you're in college. While you might think it's only possible to get deals when stores offer their own sales, many national and local businesses offer discounts...

U Student Creates Innovative, Lightweight Backpacking Tool

U Student Creates Innovative, Lightweight Backpacking Tool

January 16, 2016

When faced with a problem and no solution, Stewart Yeoh, a graduate student in the college of engineering, did what he knew best — created his own. Last February, Yeoh, a hiking and camping enthusiast,...