The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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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
Libbey Hanson

Libbey Hanson, News Writer

(she/her) Libbey is a second-year graduate student in the MPA program studying public policy and administration. She is most interested in environmental policy and social justice issues. You can usually find her in the mountains hiking and skiing or reading and writing at a local coffee shop.

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Maggie Bringhurst's photo for her Chronicle staff profile

New Scholarship Honors Maggie Bringhurst’s Life, Former Editors Reflect on Her Time at the Chronicle

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
May 11, 2024
Libbey Hanson, news writer of the Daily Utah Chronicle, poses for a photo inside the Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons Building on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on March 29, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hanson: Take Up Space

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
May 8, 2024
University of Utah police arrest a pro-Palestine demonstrator in front of the James Talmage Building at the University of Utah during the Defend the Students Stand with Palestine rally on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Protesters Gather for Second Night, Demand Mecha Organizer Be Released from Jail

By Emerson Hagy, Libbey Hanson, and Caelan Roberts
April 30, 2024
Protestestors on the University of Utah campus form a human chain to protect the encampment in solidarity with Palestine. (Photo by Emerson Hagy | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U President Taylor Randall Releases Statement on Monday Night’s Pro-Palestine Encampment

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
April 30, 2024
The block U on campus with the colors of the intersectional LGBTQ+ pride flag on March 24, 2021.

Pride Month 2024 is the Last Time Block U Will be Wrapped in Pride Colors

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
April 10, 2024
News For U: Legislative Session Overview

News For U: Legislative Session Overview

By Graham Jones, Emma Ratkovic, Libbey Hanson, and Eugene Lyons
April 8, 2024
Salt Lake City International Airport and Stansbury Islands seen from the Avenues in Salt Lake City on Nov. 17. 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Impacts of Utah’s New ‘Sovereignty Bill’ Amidst the State’s Ongoing Battle with the EPA

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
April 7, 2024
(Design by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Book Banning Bill Gives School Districts Power to Ban Throughout Utah

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
March 29, 2024
(Courtesy of Flickr)

Cox Signs Bills Impacting Universities in Utah

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
March 14, 2024
Demonstrators pose for a photo in front of the Utah State Capitol during the Flush out the SHIIT march on Friday, March 1, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Students Unite Rally to Stop Hate in its Tracks

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
March 1, 2024
New Union Advocates for Students, Staff and Faculty in Higher Education

New Union Advocates for Students, Staff and Faculty in Higher Education

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
February 29, 2024
(Design by Kristofer Hoon | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Looking Toward an Election Year Through the Responsible AI Initiative

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
February 26, 2024
(Courtesy of Brian King)

Democrat Brian King’s Campaign for Utah Governor is ‘an uphill fight’

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
February 25, 2024
The final 2024 ASUU Presidential Debate at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

2024 ASUU Presidential Candidates Talk Campus Issues During Final Debate

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
February 20, 2024
(Design by Parker Jenkins | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

News For U: Utah’s Legislative Session: H.B. 261 & H.B. 257

By Graham Jones, Emma Ratkovic, Jamie Faux, and Libbey Hanson
February 16, 2024
The Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 15, 2023. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Anti-DEI Bill, Transgender Bathroom Ban Bill Signed Into Law

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
January 31, 2024
Rep. Katy Hall smiles after H.B. 261 3rd Substitute officially passes in the House Chamber at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Anti-DEI Bill Passes House and Senate, Gov. Cox Expected to Sign Into Law

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
January 28, 2024
Riley Gaines speaks during the Celebrate Women in Sports event at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Riley Gaines Speaks at the U, Endorses Phil Lyman for Governor

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
January 22, 2024
The Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 15, 2023. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

House Bill to Promote ‘Viewpoint Diversity,’ Eliminate DEI Offices in Schools Jumps First Hurdle

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
January 17, 2024
University of Utah President Taylor Randall speaks at a press conference with the Daily Utah Chronicle in the John R. Park Building in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

President Randall Creates Free Speech Task Force to ‘strengthen campus climate’

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
January 14, 2024
The Nikki Haley for President Utah leadership team poses for photos at the end of a press conference at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

First Lady Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson Endorse Nikki Haley

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
January 11, 2024
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’s Office To Stop Use of ‘Diversity Questions or Statements’ in Hiring

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
January 5, 2024
(From left:) Hysteria, KayBye, Eva Chanel Stephens and Lilia Maughn perfrom at a drag show held at the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Building at the University of Utah. (Photo by Minh Vuong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)(Photo by Minh Vuong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

A Look at Drag Culture and Representation at the U

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
December 30, 2023
Demonstrators, including members of Mecha, at the Young Americans for Freedom at the University of Utah’s watch party in J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 01, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Over 70 University of Utah Faculty Sign Letter in Support of Mecha

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
December 18, 2023
Mecha organizer Gabriela Merida recites a poem written by a Palestinian woman as part of a Mecha walk-out in front of the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Building in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘Preparing for the long haul’ — U Administration Will not Meet Mecha’s Demands

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
December 4, 2023
'Detransitioner' activist Chloe Cole addresses Salt Lake City residents and University of Utah students in the Languages and Communication building at the University of Utah on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Chloe Cole Speaks at the U About Her Detransition Story

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
November 30, 2023
An advertisement for the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate at the Student Union at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on September 28th 2020. The last 2024 Presidential Debate will also be held at the U. (Photo by Camille Rousculp | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U to Host Third and Final 2024 Presidential Debate

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
November 20, 2023
(Design by Ilona Buhler | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Defining Free Speech and Hate Speech on Campus

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
November 18, 2023
Areound 30 students and Salt Lake residents gather and listen to U.S. Representative Burgess Owens during the "Show Up, Show Out For Israel" Rally hosted by the Young Americans For Freedom at the University of Utah group on the A. Ray Olpin University Union Plaza at the University of Utah on Friday, Nov. 17 2023. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Congressman Burgess Owens Speaks at YAF Pro-Israel Event

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
November 17, 2023
Julio Irungaray, an organizer for Mecha, leads a chant for Palestine in front of the John R. Park Building in support of Palestine in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Nov. 9 2023. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Mecha Loses University Sponsorship Amidst Recent Campus Events

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
November 10, 2023
(Design by Brenda Payan Medina | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

SLC’s Temporary Housing Community to Open in November

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
November 8, 2023
Demonstrators, including members of Mecha, at the Young Americans for Freedom at the University of Utah’s watch party in J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 01, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘Transphobia has got to go’: Student Protesters Disrupt YAF’s Watch Party

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
November 2, 2023
Dr. Gregory C. Thompson receives the S. J. Quinney Award during the Ski Affair event at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Annual Ski Affair Celebrates Last Year’s Historic Snowfall

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
October 31, 2023
David Wallace-Wells speaks during his "The Uninhabitable Earth" lecture at the Gould Auditorium in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

David Wallace-Wells Discusses Climate Change Uncertainties on National Climate Action Day

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
October 25, 2023
The Office of Equal Opportunity resource and check-in counter at the S.J. Quinney College of Law in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Chronically Us Hosts Second Annual Disability & Chronic Medical Conditions Week

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
October 23, 2023
The exhibit, “Invisible No More: Latinx’s Dignity March in Utah,” of the 2006 March for Immigration Reform by Dr. Armando Solorzano at Mestizo Coffee House in Salt Lake City on Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by Minh (Polaris) Vuong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Professor’s Exhibit Honors 2006 Immigration Reform March

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
October 1, 2023
Ermiya Fanaeian speaks during MECHA's Queer Resistance event at the A. Ray Olpin Student Union in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

MECHA’s Queer Resistance Event Moves Forward Despite Controversy

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
September 27, 2023
Rushan Abbas speaks at the forum held in the Hinckley Institute of Politics on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Rushan Abbas Speaks About Uyghur Genocide at Hinckley Institute

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer
September 21, 2023