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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle
The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle
Jack O'Leary

Jack O’Leary, News Writer

Jack O’Leary is a news writer for The Daily Utah Chronicle. Jack started with The Chronicle in September of 2020 on the news desk. He is double majoring in honors political science and economics with the hope of attending law school in the near future. Originally from Chicago, IL, Jack is an avid Blackhawks fan and when not covering a story he loves to go skiing or hiking in the many mountain ranges around Utah.

All content by Jack O'Leary
(Graphic by Emily Christensen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

A Tug of War Battle: Former ASUU Officers on Their Terms

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
February 21, 2022
(The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

Paying Tuition While Being Paid in Experience

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
January 26, 2022
Chapel Glen at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Dec. 3, 2021.

U Responds to Racially Motivated Hate Crime Outside Residence Hall

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
December 9, 2021
(Photo by Jack O'Leary | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Lauren McCluskey Foundation Announces New Initiatives at Annual Memorial Walk

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
October 22, 2021
Two University of Utah students embrace at the candlelight vigil held on the A. Ray Olpin Union lawn on campus in celebration of the life of Aaron Lowe. Sept. 29, 2021 (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

22 Forever: U Campus Community Gathers at Candlelight Vigil to Honor Student-Athlete Aaron Lowe

By Jack O'Leary and Kayleigh Silverstein
September 29, 2021
University of Utah Navy, Army and Air Force ROTC midshipmen and cadets honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by running the equvalent of 110 flights of stairs. (Photo Courtesy of Dave Titensor at The University of Utah)

20 Years Later: Remembering the 9/11 Attacks

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
September 11, 2021
(Graphic by Jose Alex Garcia | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

New Leadership, Subsiding Pandemic Open International Opportunities at the U

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
September 4, 2021
Student-organizer Ermiya Fanaeian speaks at a protest against the funding of campus police which she organized in front of the Park building on the University of Utah campus on Aug. 26, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pink Pistols Call on New U President to Change Policing on Campus

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
August 27, 2021
The block U on campus on Feb. 2, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Three Finalists Selected in Search for New U President

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
August 3, 2021
UnSafe U protesters gather at the Public Safety Building on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City to protest the actions of officers involved in the Lauren McCluskey case on Aug. 6, 2020. (Chronicle archives)

Incoming ASUU Administration Discusses Plans to Defund Campus Police

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
April 21, 2021
Garrett Cowie is the general manager at the asian-fusion restaurant, Ginger Street, located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Feb. 28, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Garrett Cowie: The Man Behind, In Front and Around the Kitchen Counter

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
March 20, 2021
Department of Public Safety on Campus in Salt Lake City.

Campus Safety Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk After Lengthy Legislative Process 

By Kayleigh Silverstein and Jack O'Leary
March 14, 2021
Cover of 2020 Annual Security Report, Fire Report, and Campus Security Plan

Campus Safety Report Shows Increase in Sexual Related Offenses and New Safety Services for Students

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
March 2, 2021
Photo courtesy of Ruth Watkins.

The Legacy of President Watkins and The Demands for the Next Presidency

By Kayleigh Silverstein and Jack O'Leary
February 28, 2021
The Block U on the University of Utah Campus, Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

Sexual Assault on Campus: Here’s What You Need to Know

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
February 4, 2021
The University of Utah Campus police department. Photographed on 10 Jan 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Chief Safety Officer Marlon Lynch Announces Unexpected Departure From the U

By Kayleigh Silverstein and Jack O'Leary
February 2, 2021
ASUU President Ephraim Kum speaks to students about he sees changes in government

Government and Policy: How Three Local Leaders Serve Their Communities

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
January 28, 2021
Photo Courtesy of the McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention.

MCVP and SAFE Make Plans for Sexual Violence Prevention

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
November 26, 2020
U student Kristin Thompson poses for photograph. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | Daily Utah Chronicle)

The New Normal: Masks and the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Alexis Perno and Jack O’Leary
November 23, 2020
Just U It Team before presenting to the judges for the Adobe Challenge (from left to right: Jhana Aristondo, Miranda Dennett, and Izzy Beh)

U Team Wins Fourth Place in Adobe Analytics Challenge

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
November 21, 2020
The entrance to a drive up flu shot area in a parking lot off of N Campus Dr. and Central Campus Dr. in Salt Lake City on Nov. 13, 2020 (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

ASUU Implements Flu Shot Initiative to Help Stop Spread of Seasonal Influenza, COVID-19

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
November 19, 2020
UT-04 Democratic Candidate Ben McAdams with supporters. (Photo courtesy of the Ben McAdams campaign)

Race for Sole Democratic Congressional Seat in the Utah Fourth District Remains Competitive

By Jack O'Leary and Megan McKellar
October 29, 2020
SAFE forum participants discuss ways to improve accessibility to student resources among diversity organizations

SAFE Holds Diversity and Inclusion Forum

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
October 23, 2020
Photo courtesy of Chronicle Archives.

After COVID-19 Spike, U Hospital ICU Reaches Capacity

By Jack O’Leary and Alexis Perno
October 23, 2020
A ticket to the vice presidential debate on Oct. 7, 2020 in Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City.

Behind the Scenes of the VP Debate with Student Viewers, Volunteers

By Alexis Perno, Jack O’Leary, and Natalie Colby
October 9, 2020
President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden face off in Cleveland, OH on Sept. 29, 2020.

U Students Express Frustration After Watching First Presidential Debate

By Natalie Colby and Jack O'Leary
September 30, 2020
Unavailable chairs in the A. Ray Olpin Student Union building's 1st floor food court in Salt Lake City. on Sept. 21, 2020. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Union Limits Capacity and Activities, Works to Build a Virtual Community

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer
September 27, 2020
(Fire in Neff Canyon on Sept. 22, 2020 | Photo Courtesy of Sue Oldroyd)

Fire Breaks out in Neff’s Canyon

By Jack O’Leary, Alexis Perno, and Eliza Jane Pace
September 22, 2020
Photo by Jack O'Leary.

Wildfire Starts Behind the U

By Natalie Colby and Jack O'Leary
September 14, 2020