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Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief

Natalie Colby is a proud Texan, an extreme extrovert and the Editor-in-Chief at the Daily Utah Chronicle. She is majoring in English and political science and has been with the chronicle for three years previously as news editor and a news writer. Natalie is passionate about being kind, writing well and listening to Taylor Swift.

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Colby: Learn to Let Go of Your Dreams

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2023
New accessible ramp on the ground floor of the School of Architecture and Planning building at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 10, 2023.

Universal Design Seeks to Address Core Accessibility Issues at Universities

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2023
Empty Seats and Unopposed Races: VanderToolen Ticket Wins ASUU Presidency, Encourages More People to Get Involved

Empty Seats and Unopposed Races: VanderToolen Ticket Wins ASUU Presidency, Encourages More People to Get Involved

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2022
Community members and students gather for the Open House of the Black Cultural Center at the University of Utah

Black History Month 2022 Emphasizes Black Health and Wellness

By Isaac Dunaway and Natalie Colby
February 17, 2022
19-Year-Old International U Student Killed Off Campus, SLCPD Continues Investigation

19-Year-Old International U Student Killed Off Campus, SLCPD Continues Investigation

By Kayleigh Silverstein and Natalie Colby
February 11, 2022
UUPD Investigates, U Responds to Bomb Threat at Black Cultural Center

UUPD Investigates, U Responds to Bomb Threat at Black Cultural Center

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein
January 11, 2022
Hanna Msiska speaks on the steps of the John R. Park building at a protest on Jan. 7, 2021. (Photo by Natalie Colby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Community Continues to Address and Push for Change Following Racist Incidents on Campus

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein
January 7, 2022
(Graphic by Storey McDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Environmental Location and Change Affect Rates of Depression and Anxiety

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2021
Spending Fall Break Alternatively, Bennion Centers Alt Breaks Stay Local

Spending Fall Break Alternatively, Bennion Center’s Alt Breaks Stay Local

By Devin Oldroyd and Natalie Colby
October 1, 2021
Two young protestors stand on the Utah State Capitol steps as part of the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 24, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Fridays for Future Utah Joins Global Climate Strike to ‘Uproot the System’

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein
September 24, 2021
Students, Diana Fierro and Kinzey Brice tabling at the U of U get involved fair to distribute information about the COVID-19 Vaccine on Sept. 3, 2021 in front of the A. Ray Olpin Union building in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Adds COVID-19 to List of Required Vaccinations

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein
September 2, 2021
(Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Orientation Leaders Welcome Class of 2025

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2021
(Graphic by Cyan Larson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Major Exploration: 200 Undergraduate Programs, One U

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein
August 23, 2021
People dance at Liberty Park celebrating Juneteenth on June 19, 2021. (Photo by Natalie Colby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Salt Lake Juneteenth Celebrations Span the City

June 19, 2021
Sisilia Kaufusi speaks at the AAPI Heritage Month Celebration Rally at Washington Square Park in Salt Lake City on May 22, 2021. (Photo by Natalie Colby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Student Sisilia Kaufusi Takes on Miss Utah Competition as Only Competitor of Color

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein
June 11, 2021
Members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community gather for the Pride Rally at Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 6, 2021 (Photo by Brooklyn Critchley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pride Returns to Salt Lake, Filling City Streets with Rainbows

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein
June 6, 2021
Protesters fill the streets waving Palestinian flags and Colombian Flags chanting as they march from the Wallace F. Federal building to the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City on May 22, 2021. (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘Resistance is Justified, When People are Occupied’: Protesters Gather in Support of Colombia and Palestine

May 22, 2021
SLC Ballet Classical Chinese dancers perform at the AAPI Heritage Month Celebration Rally at Washington Square Park in Salt Lake City on May 22, 2021. (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle)

AAPI Heritage Month Rally Promotes Unity, Community and Celebration

May 22, 2021
Zahra Saifee holds a sign at a climate protest held by Divest U at the Union Plaza on April 22, 2021. (Photo by Natalie Colby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] ‘Fund Students, Not Big Oil’: Divest U Holds Protest on Earth Day

April 22, 2021
Rae Duckworth speaks about the guilty verdict for former police officer Derek Chauvin at the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building on April 20, 2021. (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Protesters Take to the Streets to Celebrate and Continue the Fight after Derek Chauvin is Found Guilty

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein
April 21, 2021
Ermiya Fanaeian speaks at the Salt Lake Encircle house on April 3, 2021. (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Local LGBTQ Community Members Protest $8 million Encircle Project

April 3, 2021
Protesters hold signs in support of Asian Americans at Washington Square Park in Salt Lake City on April 3, 2021. (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] Two U Students Organize Protest in Support of Asian Americans

April 3, 2021
Amanda Lee holds up poster. During the Trump Adminstration there was political rhethoric linking the COVID-19 virus to Asian Americans communities. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Salt Lake City Joins National Day of Action Against Asian Hate

By Ivana Martinez , Kayleigh Silverstein , and Natalie Colby
March 27, 2021
Protesters listen to speakers at the Utah State capitol on March 19, 2020 in Salt Lake City as part of the global climate strike. (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Youth Activists in Utah Join Global Climate Strike

By Natalie Colby, Kayleigh Silverstein, and Porshai Nielsen
March 19, 2021
University of Utah Tik-Toking Professor Ruth Hackford-Peer demobnstrates a selflie video in front of her house in the Sugar House area, SLC, on January 29th, 2020. (Photo by Mark Draper | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Law Professor and Student Work to Confront Barriers Head On

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
March 5, 2021
Tiffany Chan (left), Jess Wojciechowski (middle), Maryan Shale (right).

Wojciechowski Ticket Wins ASUU Presidential Election, Many Legislative Seats Remain Open

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
February 26, 2021
Angela Davis and Ermiya Fanaeian on Feb. 25, 2021 for the ASUU CODE conference. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

CODE Conference Hosts Revolutionary Activist Angela Davis

By Natalie Colby and Ivana Martinez
February 25, 2021

U Healthcare Workers Among First to Get COVID Vaccine, the U Prepares for the Rest

By Kayleigh Silverstein and Natalie Colby
January 27, 2021
University of Utah President Ruth Watkins (Courtesy of Communications Department)

U President Ruth Watkins Announces Plans to Resign in April 2021

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2021
Students at the University of Utah are following the COVID-19 guidelines by wearing masks while working on campus (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

New Utah State of Emergency Impacts U Campus

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein
November 9, 2020
Jill and Mathew McCluskey, Lauren McCluskeys parents, stand and watch the McCarthey Family Track at the memorial walk on Oct. 22, 2020. (Photo by Alexis Perno | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Students and Campus Organizations Move Forward After McCluskey Lawsuit Settlement

By Natalie Colby , Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2020
Rebecca Hardenbrook takes a moment to honor at Lauren McCluskey’s vigil on the two year anniversary of McCluskey’s death on Oct. 22, 2020 at the District Attorney’s office in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Students and McCluskey Family Remember Lauren McCluskey with Walk and Vigil

By Natalie Colby, Kayleigh Silverstein, and Alexis Perno
October 23, 2020
Laurens parents, Jill and Matthew McCluskey, students, staff, family and friends attend a vigil on the steps of the Park Building for Lauren McCluskey who was tragically killed on campus at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U Announces Lawsuit Settlement with Lauren McCluskey’s Parents

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
October 22, 2020
TikTok creating a place for the creator and consumer. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Content Culture: How TikTok Fostered A Space For Both Creator and Consumer

By Alexis Perno and Natalie Colby
October 15, 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
The vice presidential debate on Oct. 7, 2020 at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle.)

VP Candidates Harris and Pence Come to the U to Debate

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
October 8, 2020
Advertisement for the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate on the Marriott Library at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on September 28th 2020. (Photo by Camille Rousculp | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Prepares for Upcoming VP Debate with Hosting Hinckley Forum and Announcing Ticket Winners

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2020
President Donald Trump and Former Vice 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
Photo by Jack OLeary.

Wildfire Starts Behind the U

By Natalie Colby and Jack O'Leary
September 14, 2020
Demonstrators head back to the Utah State Capitol on Aug. 22, 2020 after marching the streets to demand charges be dropped for the protesters facing felonies from a July 9 protest.

Protesters Demand Protest Charges Be Dropped and for Sim Gill to Resign

By Natalie Colby and Ivana Martinez
August 23, 2020
Vice presidential debate logo. (Courtesy of vice presidential debate style guide).

Administration Plans Opportunities to Include Students in the Vice Presidential Debate Across the U’s Campus

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
August 18, 2020
Protesters for the Black Lives Matter movement confront National Guard on 500 S. 200 East in Salt Lake City chanting why are you in riot gear? I dont see no riot here!(Photo by Ivana Martinez | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

An American Summer of Reckoning: Black Lives Matter and Justice for Bernardo

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
August 14, 2020
Kingsbury Hall. Chronicle archives

How the Vice Presidential Candidates and Debate Will Affect the Election and U students

By Kayleigh Silverstein and Natalie Colby
August 14, 2020
Jose Chacon, a junior in political science, asks a question while attending the University of Utah Prison Education Project talk in the Student Union Ballroom on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Voting in 2020, An Unprecedented Election Year

By Kayleigh Silverstein and Natalie Colby
August 14, 2020
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)

University of Utah Police Department Releases Investigation Report on the Former Officer Miguel Deras, Unsafe U Shows Up to Protest

By Natalie Colby , Kayleigh Silverstein, and Ivana Martinez
August 6, 2020
Demonstrators attend Say Her Name Protest at the Public Safety Building in Salt Lake City on July 31, 2020.

Protesters ‘Say Her Name’ in Demonstration Centering Women’s Issues, Local Politicians

By Natalie Colby and Ivana Martinez
August 1, 2020
Salt Lake police officers in riot gear charge at protesters in the streets of Salt Lake City on July 9, 2020. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Officers Involved in Killing Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal Will Not Face Charges, Family and Protesters Respond

By Natalie Colby and Ivana Martinez
July 10, 2020
International Students Face Uncertain Future as the Pandemic Surges, U Hopes to Address Individual Situations

International Students Face Uncertain Future as the Pandemic Surges, U Hopes to Address Individual Situations

By Kayleigh Silverstein and Natalie Colby
July 9, 2020

Protestors Gather Once Again to Demand Justice for Chad Breinholt and Bryan Valencia

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
July 9, 2020
Protesters paint the streets red, to illustrates all the blood that has been spilled by the police at the District Attorney’s Office in Salt Lake City on June 27, 2020. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Protests Continue for Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal, Exposing “Killer Cops” and Painting Streets Red

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
June 28, 2020
Sofia Alcala leads protesters downtown Salt Lake City to block intersection Main St. and 400 South on June 24, 2020 to demand murder charges against the police officers who killed Bernardo Palacios. (Photo by Ivana Martinez| Daily Utah Chronicle)

“Mayor, What Happened to His Fingers?” Protesters Head to SLC DA Office to Demand Justice for Bernardo Palacios

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
June 25, 2020
An attendee to Equality Utahs Pride for Black Lives Matter event holds a Black Lives Matter poster at Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, on June 14th 2020. (Mark Draper | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pride for Black Lives Matter: A Celebration of Intersectionality

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
June 15, 2020
Protestors at Pioneer park listening to speakers talk at the protest against police brutality on June 13, 2020. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

UAPB Hosts Protest in Solidarity with National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression

By Natalie Colby and Ivana Martinez
June 15, 2020
Grace Cunningham and Ammon Roberts take a knee with fellow protestors after marching from the state capitol to the Wallace Bennett Federal Building in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement on June 9, 2020. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

As Protestors Demand the Defunding of SLCPD, Salt Lake City Council Reviews Demands in Virtual Meeting

By Ivana Martinez, Natalie Colby , and Megan Mckellar
June 10, 2020
Bernardo Palacios-Carbajals mom, Lucy Carbajal, mourns her son at his vigil on June 6, 2020. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Candle Light Vigil Held in the Rain for Victim of Police Brutality Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
June 7, 2020
Right, Alumni Xenia Maritsa, Natalie Griswold, Jessica Arthurs and Tara Arthurs sit on their jeep while listening to speaker at the caravan protest in Salt Lake City on June 6, 2020.

University of Utah SDS Hold Car Caravan to Demand the Defunding of Campus Police

By Natalie Colby and Ivana Martinez
June 6, 2020

Black Lives Matter Protests Continue for the Fourth Consecutive Day

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
June 5, 2020
(Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle) Salt Lake City police officers look at protesters gather at the Public Safety Building in Salt Lake City on Monday, June 1, 2020.

SLC Residents Voice Concerns to Council Regarding Proposed $84M Police Budget

By Natalie Colby, Ivana Martinez, and Joseph Moss
June 3, 2020
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