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Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks speaks at the UFCR's convention on Mar. 25, 2025 in the Gould Auditorium in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Utah College Republicans Gather for 2025 Convention
By Addy Cowley, Investigative Writer • March 26, 2025

  The 2025 College Republican Convention took place Saturday, March 22, at the Gould Auditorium in the Marriott Library. Hosted by the Utah Federation of College Republicans, the event brought together chapters from the University of Utah, Brigham Young University, Weber State...

Pro-Palestine demonstrators organize outside the John R. Park Building at the University of Utah on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Mecha Holds Solidarity Protest for Arrested Student Activist
By Jessica Menna, News Writer • March 22, 2025

  Nearly 100 people chanted to the beat of a snare drum at Presidents Circle Wednesday evening as part of a protest in solidarity for...

Fernanda Pinaffi working behind the scenes. (Photo courtesy of Fernanda Pinaffi)
‘Ignore it’: Despite Industry Growth, Some Women in Gaming Say Online Aggression Persists
By Jonnathan Yi March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

Amy (left), Melissa (middle), and Mike (right) working together to resolve a shipping issue (Photo courtesy of CheyAnn Lee)
‘No cap’: How Gen Z Slang is Shaking up Office Talk
By Shyanne Beecher March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

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What College Students Think About Beauty Filters and Their Impact on Mental Health
By Addy Christensen and Eliza Delgado March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

Tito, an SLCC student and esports competitor, plays Valorant, demonstrating the trajectory of modern competitive gaming. (Gerardo Galvez-Zamora, The Globe )
From Nostalgia to Brain Rot: The Shifting Landscape of Video Games
By Gerardo Galvez-Zamora, The Globe Writer • March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

As social media increasingly influences everyday life, Generation Z’s online humor mirrors their struggles with mental health challenges. Social media has contributed to Gen Z’s desensitization to serious social issues, resulting in harsher interpretations and reactions online. (Cora Mark | Sun News Daily)
Tragedy, TikToks, Taboo Jokes: Understanding Gen Z’s Humor
By Alyssa Bales and Ives Hong March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

The growing digital age raises discussion on media consumption and the growing form of social media connections. GenZInsights.com listed that 74% of Gen Z spend their free time online. From an IBM Institute for Business Value survey, 73% of Gen Z use their devices to connect with friends and family, 59% use them for entertainment and 58% use them for online video games. (Ashley Orduna, The Globe)
Navigating Communication and Media Consumption in the Digital Era
By Ashley Orduna, The Globe Writer • March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

Lorcana enthusiasts engage in a heated game during a community league night at Hill Top TCG in Riverdale, Utah. (Sky Mundell)
Gaming: Rewiring Social Connections
By Sky Mundell, Weber State Student • March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

Giselle McIntyre had screen time guidelines when she was in high school that were set by her mother. (Teresa Chaikowsky, The Globe)
SLCC Students Share What It Means To Be ‘chronically online’
By Teresa Chaikowsky, Globe Writer • March 21, 2025

  This story is jointly published as part of the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging...

Dean Wanda Pillow (Photo curtesy of University of Utah Communications).
Wanda Pillow Named New Dean for College of Humanities
By Josi Hinds, News Editor • March 18, 2025

  The College of Humanities and the School for Cultural and Social Transformation officially have a new dean, Wanda Pillow, who has been...

Inversion in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. (Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)
Air Quality or Air Inferiority? Reproductive Repercussions of Salt Lake’s Air Pollution
By Kate Brague, Investigative Writer • March 13, 2025

  This article originally appeared in the Health and Medicine print issue, in stands January 2025. It has not been updated and some information...

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Skiing and snowboarding shape the college experience for some U students
By Elle Crossley, News Writer • March 12, 2025

  In a state with the slogan "The Greatest Snow on Earth," it's no surprise that the University of Utah is home to a robust snow sports community....

(Leah Hogsten  |  The Salt Lake Tribune/pool) Controversial conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, editor-in-chief of the Daily Wire and former editor-at-large of Breitbart News, addresses the student group Young Americans for Freedom at the University of Utah's Social and Behavioral Sciences Lecture Hall, Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Shapiro was invited by the student organization sponsored by Young America’s Foundation, the parent organization over campus Young Americans for Freedom chapters, not the university itself.
The Impact of Conservative Groups on Campus
By Emerson Hagy, News Writer • March 10, 2025

  This article originally appeared in the Election print issue, in stands November 2024. It has not been updated and some information...

A sketch of a "magic mushroom" in front of the Utah State Capitol on Dec. 3, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Will Ruzanski)
Psychedelics: Mental Health Medication or Just Another Trip?
By Will Ruzanski March 10, 2025

  As the nation faces a mental health crisis, Utah has become one of the first states to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy, offering...

Red Butte Garden on March 31, 2021 in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | Daily Utah Chronicle)
Red Butte Garden Enters 40th Year of Operation
By Teetad Govitviwat, News Writer • March 10, 2025

  Located on the eastern edge of the University of Utah campus, the Red Butte Garden has served as a hub for plant enthusiasts and conservationists...

U President Taylor Randall speaks at the 2025 Founder's Day Dinner (Photo by Teanna Sorensen).
University of Utah Celebrates 175 Years
By Teanna Sorensen March 8, 2025

  On Feb. 28, 2025, the University of Utah celebrated its 175th anniversary. Founded in the year 1850, the U was the first state university...

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The ‘Truth’ About a Potential Tuition Increase
By Teanna Sorensen March 6, 2025

  On March 5, the University of Utah hosted its annual Truth in Tuition hearing, where tuition and fee adjustments are determined for the...

The John R. Park Building at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on June 29, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
U President Taylor Randall ‘can’t ignore concerns’ About Legislature’s Strategic Reinvestment Bill
By Alina Walker, News Writer • March 5, 2025

  University of Utah President Taylor Randall said he can’t ignore concerns about the integrity of arts and humanities at Utah’s...

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