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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

Nene Maruta and Marissa Castillo, students at the U serving as Peer Health Educators for the Us Center for Student Wellness and members of the Violence Prevention Team planning events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which is the month of April. (Courtesy of Marissa Castillo )

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Campus Initiatives To Look Forward To

By Amy Loret March 30, 2019

  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and University of Utah students can plan to engage with SAAM in several different ways thanks to initiatives planned by the U's SAAM Committee. Further...

Barber: Sign Tampon Allies Petition for Free Menstrual Products

Barber: Sign Tampon Allies Petition for Free Menstrual Products

By Shaelyn Barber February 7, 2018

For those of you who do not have periods, let me paint you a picture: for two to seven days every month you gush blood out of your nether regions, experience abdominal cramps so severe that you can barely...

Resources for Those Recovering from Sexual Violence

February 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Despite national and local efforts to create an environment that combats sexual assault, including the “It’s On Us” campaign, sexual violence is still common on...

(Photo by Chris Ayers)

Sex Week Gets Students on Campus Talking

By Taylor Almond February 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In conjunction with Valentine’s Day this week, the U’s Center for Student Wellness is hosting “Sex Week.” TOP STORY: U'S WELLNESS CENTER OFFERS STD TESTING...

(Photo by Brent Uberty)

Students Choose Health Over ‘Hot Bod’

January 14, 2015

  As the cheers rang out on Jan. 1, marking the beginning of a new year, an onslaught of goals also flooded in. The most common resolutions have to do with losing weight and getting fit. Michael...

(Photo by Chris Samuels)

Human Trafficking a “Legitimate Concern” in Utah

November 13, 2014

  Pizza was lacking at Thursday’s pizza & politics forum at the Hinckley Institute of Politics. Human trafficking was the topic of Thursday’s forum, which featured a panel of speakers comprised...

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling)

U Offers Free STD and HIV Testing

October 2, 2014

  The Center for Student Wellness wants students to get tested before they get sexy. The Health and Wellness Center is partnering with the Student Health Advisory Committee, part of the U’s Student...