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 University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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 Storey McDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Controversial Presidency of Taylor Randall

By Devin Oldroyd, News Writer February 22, 2022

  In August 2021, Taylor Randall was elected president of the University of Utah, taking the place of Ruth Watkins. Randall is the former dean of the U's David Eccles School of Business, making...

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...

(Courtesy VanderToolen Ticket)

VanderToolen Ticket Runs Unopposed in 2022 ASUU Presidential Election

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer February 4, 2022

In the past four years at the University of Utah, two ASUU presidencies have run uncontested, the Barnes and Morgan Tickets. This year, the VanderToolen Ticket joins these two tickets as Presidential...

Chapel Glen at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Dec. 3, 2021.

U Responds to Racially Motivated Hate Crime Outside Residence Hall

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer December 9, 2021

  On Nov. 23, University of Utah students were informed about a racist incident that occurred on campus this past September. The incident took place at a residence hall, where two students shouted...

A student who rides a skateboard in the campus of University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 21st, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Transportation Safety on Campus for ‘Walking, Rolling and Riding’

By Allison Stuart, News Writer November 11, 2021

  The University of Utah's campus is full of bike paths, bike racks and students carrying their skateboards into classes. While the U allows students to take advantage of their favorite means of...

(Photo by Jack OLeary | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Lauren McCluskey Foundation Announces New Initiatives at Annual Memorial Walk

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer October 22, 2021

  On the third anniversary of the murder of University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey, the Lauren McCluskey Foundation launched five key initiatives towards changing campus culture surrounding...

(Graphic by Emily Christensen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Students Express Opinions about Guns on Campus

By Kailey Gilbert, News Writer October 6, 2021

  On Feb. 12, 2021, Gov. Spencer Cox signed House Bill 60, allowing for concealed carry of guns without a permit. Utah is now the 17th State to allow for constitutional carry. This means that “an...

(Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Kincart: You and an Unsafe Campus

By Sydney Kincart, Print Chief, Opinion Writer October 4, 2021

  The 2019 University of Utah Annual Security and Fire Safety Report stated that 20 instances of rape, 21 instances of burglary, 18 instances of motor vehicle theft and 62 instances of...

Police officers assemble outside of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Oct. 7, 2020.

Cushman: Start Teaching Law Enforcement How to Talk to Sexual Violence Survivors

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer September 28, 2021

  Content Warning: This article discusses issues and experiences related to sexual assault. On Sept. 15, four U.S. Olympic athletes testified to the Senate about the FBI’s mishandling of sexual...