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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
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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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(Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle) Demonstrators put their hands up chanting “hands up, don’t shoot” at SLCPD for the Black Lives Matter protest at the downtown Salt Lake City on Monday, June 1, 2020.

Protests continue in Salt Lake City Highlighting Black Voices

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
June 2, 2020
(Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle) Black Lives Matters protesters march for George Floyd in downtown Salt Lake City on May 30, 2020.

As #BlackLivesMatter Protests Reach Salt Lake City, Protestors Surround SLCPD and Utah State Capitol

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
May 30, 2020
On Nov. 4, 2019, president Ruth Watkins announced a $150 million commitment from the Jon M. and Karen Huntsman family to establish the Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah. (Courtesy of the University of Utah)

Reaching Out: Mental Health Resources on Campus

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
May 9, 2020
Etzli Cortez-Trujillo, 22, went missing on April 23. (Photo courtesy of Stephany Cortez)

Family of Missing Person Etzli Cortes-Trujillo Calls for Action from SLC Police Department

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
May 9, 2020
The Marriott Honors Community with the South Campus Housing & Dining project construction behind it (Photo by Delaney Manson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

On-Campus Housing: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

By Natalie Colby, Ivana Martinez, and Kayleigh Silverstein
May 7, 2020
Madison Korous, left, a freshman in architecture, pets Mr. Happy as part of a visit by Therapy Animals of Utah at the social work building, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015.

The Freshman Experience at the U

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein
May 4, 2020
(Courtesy Pikrepo)

Students react to the University of Utah’s connection with the Banjo scandal

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
April 30, 2020
President Circle at the University of Utah | Chronicle archives.

For Utah scholarship ensures four years’ tuition for 900+ incoming students

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2020
Students out and about on the University of Utah campus | Daily Utah Chronicle

The fall semester is up in the air amidst COVID-19 pandemic

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2020
Senate representatives meet over Zoom to discuss Joint Bill 18. | Screenshot by Natalie Colby and Ivana Martinez

ASUU Changes Budget Requirement for Campus Events Board Over Zoom

By Natalie Colby and Ivana Martinez
April 16, 2020
(Cartoon by Isabelle Schlegel | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Love in the Time of Corona

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
April 15, 2020
An empty studio at the Marriott Center for Dance at the University of Utah | Chronicle archives

Fine Arts Students Get Creative Amidst Online Class Shift

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2020
Can students get benefits from the new coronavirus stimulus package? It's complicated. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

What Does the COVID-19 Stimulus Package Look Like for College Students?

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2020
(Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Failures in Iowa Caucus Spread “Fake News” and Misinformation

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein
April 7, 2020
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saint's temple in Salt Lake City | Chronicle archives.

Students Race to Get Married and Change Church Plans amid COVID-19 Pandemic

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2020
The Marriott Honors Community dorms at the U | Chronicle archives.

New HRE Announcement Forces Most Students Out of On-Campus Housing

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2020
Students know have the option to either choose a letter grade or a pass/fail option | Chronicle archives

The U Grants Students the Option to Opt for Credit/No-Credit Courses

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2020
Chronicle archives.

U Students Petition for Pass/Fail Grades During ‘Extenuating Circumstances’

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2020
President Watkins speaks at the press conference in the Emergency Operations Center at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on March 12, 2020.

State of UT Holds Press Conference in Conjunction with the U on COVID-19: Online Courses, Drive-Thru Testing and New Cases Announced

By Ivana Martinez, Natalie Colby, and Jacqueline Mumford
March 12, 2020
As Fear of COVID-19 Grows, U Departments Preemptively Announce Transition to Online Classes

As Fear of COVID-19 Grows, U Departments Preemptively Announce Transition to Online Classes

By Ivana Martinez, Jacqueline Mumford, and Natalie Colby
March 11, 2020
Devin Thorpe in his promotional campaign photo. (Courtesy Devin Thorpe's campaign)

Candidate for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District Devin Thorpe Talks on His Main Issues

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2020
Audrey Stegman, elections registrar, reads the election results in front of the A. Ray Olin Union on Feb. 28, 2020. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Losing ASUU Presidential Tickets Plan for the 2020-21 Year

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2020
Assembly discusses vote of no confidence. Photo courtesy Natalie colby

ASUU Assembly Addresses Controversy Over Bill Increasing Police Presence in the Union

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2020
"Students at the U and across the nation are struggling. It is important to take care of ourselves, remain calm, have compassion for others and do our part in slowing the spread of the virus." | Chronicle archives.

Sexual Assault Reported on Campus: Here’s What We Know

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
February 29, 2020
Keynote speaker Tan France talks about his experiences at the annual C.O.D.E conference at A. Ray Olpin Union Center in Salt Lake on Feb. 28, 2020. (Photo by Savannah Vance | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Tan France on Diversity and ‘Being that B—-‘

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby
February 28, 2020
Kum Ticket wins the ASUU presidential candidacy on Feb. 28, 2020 at University of Utah. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Kum Ticket Wins ASUU Presidential Election While Many Legislative Seats Remain Unfilled

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2020
Students hold up signs saying “no more cops" at the hearing for Joint Bill 4. S.J. Quinney Law School, Feb. 27. (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Bill Expanding Campus Police Presence Unanimously Fails in the ASUU Senate After Student Opposition and Outcry

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2020
ASUU presidential campaign signs outside of the Union during the 2020 campaign season. (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle)

ASUU Presidential Tickets Have Different Viewpoints on Funding Campaigns

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2020
Davina Smith, former executive director of SLC Air Protectors, at the protest at the Capitol on Jan. 25, 2020.

American Indian Mascots Continue to be Called into Question

By Kayleigh Silverstein and Natalie Colby
February 26, 2020
Though an increasing number of students live on campus, many students still commute from throughout the Wasatch Front. (Photo by Manasij Mukherjee | Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U Continues Move Toward a Residential Campus

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2020
Supreme Court hearing for the Madsen Ticket. (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Madson Ticket Officially Disqualified, Primary Elections to No Longer Take Place

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020
Professor Phillp Bimstein leads his course 'Radical Quiet' at the Marriott Honors Community Building, University of Utah Campus, Salt Lake City, UT on Monday, February 10th, 2020. (Photo by Mark Draper | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Philip Bimstein: Award Winning Composer, Full-Time Professor

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020
Poster for RHA event, "Sushi and Karaoke." (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle)

What Goes into an RHA Event?

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2020
Left to right, Chandler Blount, Kaden Madson and Delaney Horchover. (Courtesy Kaden Madson)

Madson Ticket Appeals Disqualification as ASUU Presidential Elections Kick Off

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2020
Flyers for the pleasure pack service. Photo courtesy of Center for Student Wellness.

New Pleasure Pack Service Sees Early Success

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2020
Walker Nasser (left) is running with Emmalee Egelund (center) and Makena Pekarek (right). (Courtesy Walker Nasser)

Nasser Ticket

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2020
Couches for the students at ASUU office at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Feb. 6, 2020.(Photo by Marifel Holmquist | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Four Candidates Announce Runs for ASUU Presidential Elections

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2020
The Chronicle's Opinion Desk has endorsed Rebecca Hardenbrook's ticket for ASUU President. Her running mates are Devon Cantwell and Carlos Craig. (Courtesy Rebecca Hardenbrook)

Hardenbrook Ticket

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2020
Ephraim Kum (center) is running with Michelle Valdes (left) and Ayana Amaechi (right). (Courtesy Ephraim Kum)

Kum Ticket

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2020
The 2019 Formula U Racing Team at the national competition in Lincoln Nebraska. (Courtesy Formula U Racing Team)

Formula U Racing Team Works Toward New Goals and Competitions

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2020
Floor plans for renovations. Photo Courtesy of Women’s Resource Center

Women’s Resource Center Prepares for Office Relocation

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2020
(Illustration by Izzy Schlegel | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Students Continue to Plea for Safety Measures after Brophy’s $6,000 Retirement Party

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2020
Sign to LDS Church building. (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle)

LDS Church Releases Statement on Feminism

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2020
(Illustration by Alex Garcia | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Winters: Snow, Skiing, and Smog — Oh My!

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2020
Aisles at Harmon's grocery store. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Referendum Against Controversial Tax Bill Hopes to Succeed

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2020
The Utah State Capitol. | Chronicle archives.

Opposition to New Utah Tax Bill Starts Up a New Grassroots Movement

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2020
Thousands of people came to support Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders at his rally at This is the Place Monument in Salt Lake City, Friday, March 18, 2016 | Chronicle archives.

Students for Bernie Pushing Forward During Democratic Primary

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2019
Handicap accessible parking lots at the Marriott Honors Community at the University of Utah have been removed during construction of new building addition.(Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

MHC Parking Lot is Not Compliant with ADA Regulations

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2019
Students learn in one of the edible campus gardens. (Courtesy of Jessica Kemper)

The U’s Sustainability Office Launches Giving Tuesday Campaign

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2019
(Cartoon by Izzy Schlegel | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Queer Conversations: Going Home

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2019
People casting their votes during the Midterm Elections 2018 at the Salt Lake County Building in Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Voting Advocacy Efforts Earn Gold Seal From All In Campus Democracy Challenge

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2019
Chrony archive.

Does the U’s High Elevation Affect Students’ Mental Health?

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2019
Jehovah's Witnesses inside the food court. (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jehovah’s Witnesses Proselytize at the Union

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2019
The current executive Branch of ASUU. (Photo by Nate Leishman | Courtesy ASUU)

How Does ASUU Reflect the Demographics at the U?

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2019
Student winners of Hack-a-House. (Courtesy Abby Ivory)

In the Innovations in Housing Affordability Lab, Students Tackle the Housing Crisis

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2019
ASUU President AnnaMarie Barnes. (Courtesy of Barnes Ticket)

How Does Gender Equality Impact the U?

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2019
The Salt Lake Temple in downtown Salt Lake City. (Chronicle archive)

Women in the LDS Church Applaud Recent Changes, Hope For More

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2019
Crocker Science house decorated as "Crocker University." (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Officer’s Hollow Transforms Officer’s Circle Dorms in Partnership with the College of Social Work

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2019
The Student Services Building on the University of Utah Campus, where many advising appointments are held. Chronicle archives.

Mandatory Academic Advising for U Freshmen Brings Mixed Reactions

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2019
The Road To Miss Utah is About More Than Being Beautiful

The Road To Miss Utah is About More Than Being Beautiful

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2019
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saint's temple in Salt Lake City. Chronicle archives.

LDS Church Pushes Back Against Proposed Bills that Would Ban Unethical Therapy Techniques

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2019
Officer's Circle houses. (Chronicle archives)

In Officers Circle, Students Form Unlikely Communities

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2019
The "birthday party" for It's On Us.

It’s On Us Celebrates 5 Years of Advocacy

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2019
Students playing in the new gaming lounge. Courtesy of the Union.

Union’s New Game Fuel Lounge Caters to the Gaming Community

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2019
The Block U, an alternative to the drum and feather logo at the U. | Chronicle archive.

Appropriation or Appreciation? Social Justice Advocates Host ‘Utah Fan Am I’

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2019
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