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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
Carlene Coombs

Carlene Coombs, News Editor

Carlene Coombs is a senior at the University of Utah graduating spring 2023 and is studying communications with an emphasis in journalism. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, thrift shopping and making Spotify playlists.
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Carlene Coombs, news editor of the Daily Utah Chronicle, poses in front of a waterfall on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Coombs: I Found My Community at the Chronicle

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
May 1, 2023
Students gather outside of the J. Willard Marriott Library to protest the event held by the Young Americans for Freedom at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 21, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘Fascists Go Home’: Students Protest YAF Event, Some Removed by Campus Police

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
April 22, 2023
Evening on University of Utah campus, Thursday in Salt Lake City.

U Announces Proposal for Zero Increase in Tuition and Student Fees Next Year

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
March 8, 2023
The 2022-2023 ASUU Presidency flashing the U at the "State of ASUU" event at A. Ray Olpin University Union in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Nov.17, 2022. From left to right: Benvin Lozada, Vice President of University Relations. Taylor VanderToolen, ASUU President. Ashlee Roberts, Vice President of Student Relations.

‘Inclusivity, Community, Advocacy’: ASUU Presidency Discusses Work this School Year

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
November 25, 2022
Protestors hold hearts towards transgender youth sitting on the steps of the Utah State Capitol on March 24, 2022.

[Image] Expanding Access to Gender-Affirming Care in Utah

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer
November 16, 2022
Rep. January Walker speaks in a 4th Congressional District debate at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Oct. 12, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah’s 4th Congressional District Debate Continues on Despite Rep. Owens Absence

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
October 13, 2022
(Chronicle archives)

ASUU Unanimously Passes Resolution to Support Asian Students

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
June 3, 2022
(Photo by Carlene Coombs | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Thousands Rally for Reproductive Rights at State Capitol

By Abhilasha Khatri and Carlene Coombs
May 17, 2022
Evening on University of Utah campus, Thursday in Salt Lake City.

Audit Finds Delayed Crime Reporting at the U Negatively Impacts Campus Safety

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
May 10, 2022
(Photo by Carlene Coombs | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Protestors Gather in Downtown SLC in Response to Roe v. Wade Potentially Being Overturned

By Vanessa Hudson and Carlene Coombs
May 4, 2022
(Design by Storey McDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘I Hear You’: Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2022 Addresses Year-Round Cause

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
May 4, 2022
The chief safety officer's office in the John R. Park building on campus on Feb. 2, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

SAFE Hosts Town Hall with U Campus Resources, Discusses Sexual Assault and Reporting

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
April 10, 2022
Protestors hold hearts towards transgender youth sitting on the steps of the Utah State Capitol on March 24, 2022.

‘Is it Worth it?’ Utah Community Protests Potential Trans Youth Sports Ban

By Kayleigh Silverstein and Carlene Coombs
March 25, 2022
The Utah State Capitol lit up in the colors of the Ukraine flag on Feb. 28, 2022. (Photo by Carlene Coombs | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utahns Unite in Support of Ukraine during Ongoing Conflict

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
March 19, 2022
Protesters gather at the Utah State Capitol on Feb. 25, 2022. (Photo by Carlene Coombs | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Protesters Gather at State Capitol in Opposition of Legislation Impacting Transgender Youth

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
February 27, 2022
News editor of The Daily Utah Chronicle Natalie Colby hosts the VanderToolen Ticket — Taylor VanderToolen (Presidential candidate), Benvin Lozada (Vice President of University Relations candidate) and Ashlee Roberts (Vice President of Student Relations candidate Ashlee Roberts) — at The Daily Utah Chronicle 2022 ASUU Candidate Forum held via Zoom on Feb. 14, 2022.

VanderToolen Ticket Participates in the 2022 ASUU Candidate Forum

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
February 15, 2022
A sign brought by University of Utah students in favor of better solutions for Little Cottonwood canyon at the Capitol building in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (Photo by Rachel Rydalch | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Student-Led Group Advocates for ‘Common Sense’ Solutions to Little Cottonwood Traffic Issues

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
February 13, 2022
Students in Art 3755 working in the photo studio for the first time this semester. The images were taken in the photo studio located in the art building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Students Respond to Another In-person Semester with New Protocols and Rising Cases

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
January 22, 2022
U student Kristin Thompson poses for photograph. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Students Share Opinions on Statewide Mask Mandate Lifting

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
April 12, 2021
Photo courtesy of ASUU

Dr. Angela Davis to be Keynote Speaker at 2021 Virtual CODE Event

By Kayleigh Silverstein and Carlene Coombs
February 22, 2021
Legislative meeting at the Utah Capital building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Non-Profit Uses Tik Tok to Engage Utahns in Local Government

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
February 15, 2021
Friends come together in spite of the world's current events on campus in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Maya Fraser | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Professors and Students Discuss Maintaining Relationships in Politically Divided Times

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
February 12, 2021
Utah State Capitol on April 2, 2020. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Amid a Pandemic, Utah Lawmakers Gather to Begin the 2021 Utah Legislative Session

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor
January 28, 2021