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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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Demetrius Harmon Speaks at 2022 CODE Event

By Abhilasha Khatri, Investigative Editor March 20, 2022

  On March 4, 2022, the ASUU Diversity Board held its annual Conference on Diverse Excellence. The event was held in the Alumni House and included workshops, food and addresses from the ASUU...

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

  After three weeks of campaigning, the VanderToolen Ticket, composed of Taylor VanderToolen, Ashlee Roberts and Benvin Lozada, were named the 2022-23 ASUU president elects.  They ran unopposed...

(Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Wojciechowski Presidency on Making Their Platform a Reality

By Allison Stuart and Haley Utendorfer March 2, 2022

  Accessibility, affordability, safety and solidarity for all are the principles the Wojciechowski cabinet ran on. The University of Utah student body put their support behind these ideals, and...

(Courtesy College Republicans at the University of Utah)

Guest Opinion: Get Involved With College Republicans

By Tyler Boyles March 1, 2022

  College Republicans at the University of Utah is the home for Republican and conservative students on campus. These perspectives are generally underrepresented on college campuses and we are...

(Graphic by Storey McDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Instagram’s Infographics Have Changed Political Engagement, for Better or Worse

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor February 28, 2022

  In the past year, Instagram Stories has become one of the most popular places to spread information rapidly, succinctly and aesthetically, likely due to intuitive design and utility in social...

(Design by Sydney Stam | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Community Reflects on Overturned Mask Mandates and Limited COVID-19 Protocols at the U

By Abhilasha Khatri, Investigative Editor February 27, 2022

  Since the start of the spring semester, the University of Utah has advocated for masking when indoors, or when queueing outdoors on campus. Previously, this was backed by the mask mandate set...

Unsafe U Does Not Endorse Sole ASUU Ticket in 2022-23 Election

Unsafe U Does Not Endorse Sole ASUU Ticket in 2022-23 Election

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer February 25, 2022

  On Tuesday, Feb. 22, the first day University of Utah students are able to vote for their ASUU representatives for the 2022-23 school year, Unsafe U, a student organization focused on improving...

(Graphic by Emily Christensen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Editorial: The U Institutionalizes Student Activism

By The Daily Utah Chronicle Editorial Board February 23, 2022

  Student activism has always been a part of the University of Utah’s campus life. We’ve seen protests and demonstrations on small and large scales throughout the U’s history. But over time,...

(Graphic by Emily Christensen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

A Tug of War Battle: Former ASUU Officers on Their Terms

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer February 21, 2022

  Every year, a new administration takes over the helm of the ASUU student government and works to translate their campaign promises into governing policy with many of the priorities that students,...

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

  During a virtual forum hosted by The Daily Utah Chronicle on Monday, the VanderToolen ticket answered questions and discussed their campaign for the ASUU presidency. The forum was hosted...