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Porshai Nielsen

Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor

Porshai Nielsen is the investigative editor for The Daily Utah Chronicle. Nielsen was born in Utah, but has spent periods of her life living in St. Croix and Thailand. Her major is communication with a journalism emphasis and a minor in gender studies. Nielsen is AmeriCorps Alumni, where she served Utah within the disaster preparedness sector of the American Red Cross. Nielsen enjoys traveling, reading, playing with her dog and wandering aimlessly around the local Trader Joe's.

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Portrait of Porshai Nielsen in front of the fountain by the J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on March 23, 2022. (Photo by Emily Rincon | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Nielsen: Our Work is Far From Done — The Importance of Collegiate Investigative Journalism

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
April 29, 2022
(Graphic by Storey McDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Who is Watching U? The Increase of Video Surveillance on Campus

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
March 20, 2022
(Graphic by Emily Christensen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Marmoset Monkey Deaths Add to a Long History of Animal Testing Incidents at the U

By Emily Johnston and Porshai Nielsen
March 19, 2022
A student biker biking across campus at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Dec. 5, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Almost 70 Bicycles Stolen from Campus in 2021

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
February 5, 2022
Inside the University of Utah Student Services Building a wall displays pamphlets with resources for sexual assault and mental health in Salt Lake City, on Tuesday, June 9, 2021.  (Photo by Brooklyn Critchley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Harm Reduction Training and the Return to Campus

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
August 27, 2021
(Graphic by Cyan Larson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Professors Discuss Potential Banning of Critical Race Theory in Utah

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
June 7, 2021
Julianne Liu gives her 2021 HIP Talks speech titled, Again and again and again. (Courtesy Julianne Liu)

2021 HIP Talks Grand Prize Winner Highlights Asian American Hate

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
June 1, 2021
Inside the University of Utah Student Services Building a wall displays pamphlets with resources for sexual assault and mental health in Salt Lake City, on Tuesday, June 9, 2021.  (Photo by Brooklyn Critchley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Students and Faculty Hold Multiple Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
April 19, 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
(Courtesy Unsplash)

Promoters of Large Utah County Halloween Party are Raising Money to Pay Their Fines

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
February 21, 2021
Evening on University of Utah campus, Thursday in Salt Lake City.

Three ASUU Presidential Tickets Move on to General Election

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
February 20, 2021
The ASUU offices in the Ray A. Olpin Student Union. (Chronicle archives.)

Four Candidates Prepare for Approaching Virtual ASUU Election

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
February 8, 2021
J. Willard Marriott Library. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

J. Willard Marriott Library Reopening with Access to All Floors and More Hours for Spring Semester

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
February 2, 2021
Signs in front of the Rice Eccles COVID-19 testing station at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Tom Denton | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Despite Statewide Plans, U Students On Campus Will be Tested Weekly for COVID-19

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
January 12, 2021
Store windows at Thyme and Place Friday morning, showing their support for the Black Lives Matter Movement. (Photo by Maya Fraser | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Salt Lake City Businesses Continue Showing Support for BLM Movement Months After Summer Protests

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
December 6, 2020
Photo courtesy of Chronicle Archives.

U Students and Faculty Support Park City Becoming a Dark Sky Community

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
November 19, 2020
A sign thanking healthcare workers outside of Lone Peak Hospital. (Courtesy of Lone Peak Hospital)

Student Healthcare Workers Exhausted Amid Pandemic

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
November 9, 2020
Signs in front of the Rice Eccles COVID-19 testing station at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Tom Denton | Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Health Creates COVID-19 Testing Center at Rice-Eccles Stadium

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
October 29, 2020
Photo Courtesy of Chronicle archives.

Utah Naloxone Provides Free Training to Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
October 26, 2020
Protestors tape Justice for Lauren signs to the doors of the District Attorneys office in downtown Salt Lake City on Oct. 21, 2020. (Photo by Mark Draper | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Protesters Gather at the District Attorney’s Office to Demand Justice for Lauren McCluskey

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
October 22, 2020
The Sigma Chi house decorated for homecoming week, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015. Tara Lincoln, Daily Utah Chronicle.

Sigma Chi Fraternity Accused of Vandalism and Destructive Behavior at the Hogle Zoo Following Date Night

By Porshai Nielsen and Kayleigh Silverstein
October 19, 2020
UnsafeU 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. (Ivana Martinez | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Two New Public Safety Committees Created in Another Effort to Increase Student Safety

By Porshai Nielsen and Brooke Christenson
October 14, 2020
The A. Ray Olpin Student Union buildings Ballroom in Salt Lake City. Taken on September 21st (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Mechanical Engineering Department Students Concerned about Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Labs

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
October 13, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg talks about Womens rights and equality in the documentary RBG (2018) (Source: https://saportareport.com/rbg-a-love-letter-movie-to-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg/)

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy: What She Left Behind

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
October 12, 2020
Eccles Student Life Center on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. (Chronicle archives.)

U Student Life Center Reopens with Changes Amid the Pandemic

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
September 18, 2020
Some individuals have taken to social media to make memes about the coronavirus while others have documented instances of discrimination in public spaces and taken a stand against xenophobia. (Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Reframing the Conversation: Experts From Campus and Across the Country Discuss the Rise of Anti-Asian Hate

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
September 16, 2020
Nina, 22, holds sign in solidarity for Lauren McCluskey in caravan protest on June 6, 2020 after the police scandal which revealed an officer involved in McCluskeys case showed intimated photographs.

Professors Across the Country Add “Lauren’s Promise” to Syllabi Honoring Lauren McCluskey

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
September 8, 2020
Rebecca Hardenbrook leads protesters in chants while marching to the John R. Park Building on the University of Utah campus on Sept. 3, 2020.

Students March Through Campus Demanding the Abolition of UUPD and Resignation of President Ruth Watkins

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor
September 3, 2020
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