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The University of Utah cheer after a three point shot during an NCAA Basketball game vs. The University of Washington at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

California Wants to Pay Their College Athletes, and it’s Time to Join Them

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor October 2, 2019

The state of California is working on a bill called the Fair Pay to Play Act, which would make it legal to pay college athletes for use of their name, likeness and image. It has been passed by the state...

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Chavez: It’s Okay to Take Over Four Years to Graduate

By Paij Chavez, Opinion Writer June 19, 2019

  The stereotypical college career lasts four years, but many Americans are taking an increasingly different timeline. According to a 2017 article in the New York Times, only 41 percent of students...

Inside of the LNCO, where most humanities courses at the University of Utah are located. Chronicle archives.

Best Humanities Classes To Take as A Freshman

By Yixin Song May 15, 2019

  The first few months of college can be daunting, but not because it has a stricter regulation on academics and lifestyle. On the contrary, it's because you'll find that nobody will tell you what...

Students, faculty and administrators gather to discuss recent increases in tuition at the Gould Auditorium on March 13, 2018.

University of Utah Begins Offering Income Share Agreements for 18 Majors

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor April 16, 2019

  The University of Utah is offering students a new way to pay for school. Beginning this semester, the U is participating in a pilot program that provides income share agreements to students....

The University of Utah student section cheers during an NCAA Football game vs. The University of Southern California at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

How Much Swag is Too Much Swag?

By Alaikia Marielle November 23, 2018

  When the Utes play at home, Utah fans show up to show their pride and spirit in a sea of red. Studies show team performance improves fans' spirits during a game. A home advantage is truly an...

University of Utahs Presidents Circle in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 03, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Braden: Is a College Education Just a Commodity?

By Paul Braden November 15, 2018

  For the vast majority of Americans, our estimated success in life and socially determined value is closely correlated with our entry and accomplishments in higher-education. At a young age we...

The Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building, one of the David Eccles School of Business buildings at the U. Chronicle archives.

David Eccles Business School’s MBA Program Jumps 20 Spots in Bloomberg Rankings

By Claudia Robles November 14, 2018

  The David Eccles School of Business is known as an impactful program at the University of Utah. Due to its prestige, its MBA program has recently jumped rankings and continues to catch the attention...

A voting machine at the Marriott Library. (Chronicle archives)

Utah’s 2018 Midterm Elections Rundown

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor November 9, 2018

  Although Election Day has passed and polls across the nation have closed, election season may not be over so quickly. Many races have been called across the state, but some, like the high-profile...

Utah high school students getting help with their college applications while in school. Courtesy of Genevieve Erickson.

USHE Pushes Initiative to Increase Number of College Applications

By Claudia Robles November 9, 2018

  College application season is in full swing. Now, students are receiving a little extra help with applying. Applications for most colleges in Utah are due in late November and early December...

Patience: Breaking Down Social Media

Patience: Breaking Down Social Media

By Alisa Patience April 4, 2018

Students today may have a lot of disadvantages, such as the cost of tuition and rent and reputations of laziness, but we do have an important and wonderful advantage: social media. We are fortunate enough...