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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

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 12, 2017.

New Guidelines From the U Move DEI Centers to Office of Student Affairs

By Emerson Hagy May 9, 2024

  During the 2024 legislative session, H.B. 261 was passed, prohibiting state higher education institutions from engaging in specific initiatives to foster campus diversity and is set to take...

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Nshangalume: Being Beautiful is Not For You

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer May 5, 2024

  It seems when you open social media, all you hear about are the new beauty and fashion trends.  Where does this fascination with staying in trend and being perceived as beautiful come from?...

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 12, 2017.

Nshangalume: We Need Intersectionality

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer March 21, 2024

  College is often called the best years of a person's life. We must protect these years by encouraging people to be who they are in a safe and nurturing environment. Affinity groups all around...

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Jarvis: Armed Educators, Incarcerated Students

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer February 15, 2024

  Through H.B. 119, Rep. Tim Jimenez (R-Tooele County) plans to incentivize teachers to carry firearms in schools after training with law enforcement. With other bills impacting education — making...

From left, student body presidential candidates Brendan Tsang, Joseph Boyden and Milan Subotić answer questions during the ASUU debate hosted by the Daily Utah Chronicle at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Chronicle Hosts First 2024 ASUU Presidential Debate

By Allison Stuart, News Writer February 7, 2024

  The 2024 ASUU debate was held yesterday, hosted by the Daily Utah Chronicle in the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, and was centered around getting to know the tickets running for office better and...

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Nshangalume: No Success in Prejudice

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer February 6, 2024

  In the 2024 session, members of the Utah Legislature are attempting to destabilize and dismantle initiatives aimed at leveling the playing field and improving young lives across the state. Others...

National flags on display at the the A. Ray Olpin Union in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hufford: Utah’s DEI Legislation is Ignorant at Best

By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer February 5, 2024

  During this legislative session, a bill was introduced that will dismantle diversity programs statewide. In late January, H.B. 261 was approved by the House, despite having virtually no data...

The Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 15, 2023. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Anti-DEI Bill, Transgender Bathroom Ban Bill Signed Into Law

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer February 1, 2024

  On Tuesday, Gov. Spencer Cox signed two controversial bills into law — a bill impacting which restrooms transgender people can use and an anti-DEI bill that limits those programs in education. H.B....

The House Chamber at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alexander: Keep Fighting for DEI

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor January 29, 2024

  Last summer, I quizzed the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Utah on whether or not they would fight to protect DEI in higher education — specifically for our institution...

Rep. Katy Hall smiles after H.B. 261 3rd Substitute officially passes in the House Chamber at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Anti-DEI Bill Passes House and Senate, Gov. Cox Expected to Sign Into Law

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer January 28, 2024

  H.B. 261, Utah’s bill restricting diversity, equity and inclusion practices in education, passed the House this Friday and will be sent for approval by Gov. Spencer Cox, who has already expressed...