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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

The Student Life Center as seen from the Kahlert Village courtyard on University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on July 1, 2022.

Gordon: The Need for Free Fitness Classes

By Luke Gordon, Opinion Writer November 1, 2023

  Students struggling to find mental clarity during midterm season may not be taking advantage of a real cheat code. Countless hours of mind-numbing study sessions in the library can make studying...

Tom Holland at The Crowded Room premiere (Courtesy of LA Times)

Actors Can Take Breaks, We Should Too

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer July 8, 2023

  Tom Holland recently announced he’s taking a year-long break from acting following a difficult experience playing his role in “The Crowded Room.” Holland’s role in the Apple TV+ Series...

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Lezaic: Accommodate Students with PMDD

By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Writer February 12, 2023

  Believe it or not, periods can destroy lives. Conditions like Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder can throw your entire life into disarray with little support from schools or employers. For college...

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How to Handle Finals Burnout

By Caelan Roberts, News Editor December 11, 2022

  Finals season is here, and for many students, this means staying up late and waking up early to study and do homework. Though this is a current staple of the university experience, the constant...

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Lezaic: Mental Illness is a Symptom of Systemic Oppression

By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Writer September 27, 2022

  It’s difficult to believe we have made it through almost three years of the pandemic. We’ve undergone countless trials and tribulations, and each day, it feels like another one gets added...

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Buening: Taking on a Broken Collegiate System with Dr. Susan Chamberlain

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor February 24, 2022

  College is overwhelming — most students, myself included, are too familiar with the feeling. More than that, it’s become the expectation. It seems almost impossible to find a balance. If...

University of Utah Hospital main entrance in Salt Lake City on June 23, 2021.

COVID-19 Alters Pre-Med Experience, Increases Stress

By Nathan Levinzon, News Writer October 22, 2021

  For many undergraduate students, getting a bachelor’s degree means being able to apply to professional schools, including medical school. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges,...

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Editorial: Our Future is Uncertain and Stressful

  The world we are entering into is not a welcoming one. It’s not even promised. Our parents and grandparents grew up in a world with possibilities and chances for change. Institutional...

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Environmental Location and Change Affect Rates of Depression and Anxiety

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2021

  The University of Utah’s physical location draws hikers, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts to attend but also a group of environmental activists focused on saving the place they live from...

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Hibben: In-Person Learning Isn’t a Cure-All

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer September 30, 2021

  As the University of Utah opens up more for in-person classes, old stressors have reappeared. Since March 2020, rates of anxiety or depression have skyrocketed in adults. But this...