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Two parade-goers kissing in front of the Official Street Preachers at the 2023 Utah Pride Parade in downtown Salt Lake City on June 4, 2023.

Hargis: Queer Pride is a Demonstration of Joyful Activism

By Harper Hargis, Opinion Writer June 16, 2023

In May 2019, I listened to an episode of the podcast, Truth Be Told. The episode was called “Joy” and podcast host, Tonya Mosley, argued that even in the face of hardship, marginalized communities...

People march through the streets of downtown Salt Lake City celebrating Juneteenth on June 19, 2021. (Photo by Natalie Colby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Federal and State Recognition of Juneteenth is a ‘Breath of fresh air’

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer June 13, 2022

  Over 150 years after enslaved African Americans were told of their freedom in Galveston, Texas, Utah officially recognized Juneteenth National Freedom Day as a state holiday. This came about...

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Utah Revisits Pride Traditions with First Road Rally

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor September 13, 2020

  On Oct. 11, 2020, the Utah Pride Center plans to host the first annual Utah Pride Road Rally.  In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of pride celebrations that usually take place...

From left to right: Fatoumata Barrow, Maxwell Ayeliya, Christian Appiah-Knudsen, Madelaine Lamah, Naomi Baende at ASA African Night on Saturday, April 13, 2019 (Courtesy of Madelaine Lamah)

U’s African Student Association Hosts African Night

By Amy Loret April 16, 2019

  On Saturday, April 13, the African Student Association at the U hosted its biggest event of the year, African Night, at the Crimson View in the Union.  According to Madelaine Lamah, a third-year...

Barber: Family Time Isnt Always Fun Time

Barber: Family Time Isn’t Always Fun Time

By Shaelyn Barber December 8, 2017

A grueling week of finals lies ahead, but after this last fight of the semester we will finally be free for the winter break. But just beyond the looming tests, daunting essays and massive projects, three...

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to be Celebrated Through Week of Art, Service.

January 13, 2017

This Monday Jan. 14,  the U will host MLK Week, a celebration of the struggles and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement. The remembrance week, which was organized by...

India Night Makes Waves at the U

By Julianne Skrivan April 6, 2015

While some people spent this past Saturday catching up on homework and sleeping in, others embraced a new culture at India Night. The event was held in Gardner Hall and showcased different aspects of...

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U’s Women’s Week Aims to Empower

By Mary Royal March 5, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Next week, from March 6 to 12, marks the fourth annual Women’s Week at the U. WHAT YOU MISSED: ASUU ELECTIONS COMMITTEE HEARS MORE PARTY GRIEVANCES During this...

(Photo by Chris Samuels)

Students March to Honor MLK

By Mary Royal January 20, 2015

  Starting at East High School, a group of U students and members of the Salt Lake community marched 1.3 miles to Kingsbury Hall in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Kathleen Christy, Salt Lake...

(Photo by Brent Uberty)

Holidays Around the World

December 11, 2014

  The holiday season is often associated with the Christian holiday Christmas. However, contrary to commercialized belief, there is not one correct way to experience Christmas, and it’s also not...