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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

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...

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U Students Talk Tolerance and Diversity at the U

By Jamie Faux, News Writer December 20, 2023

  "We should disagree," said Gov. Spencer Cox, speaking at an event put on earlier this year by the group Tolerance Means Dialogue. "We should disagree profoundly. Our nation was founded on profound...

Students and speakers pose for a picture at the end of the Tampa 5 talk in the Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons Building on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (Photos by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Champine: Protest to Protect Those Fighting for DEI

By Morgan Champine, Assistant Opinion Editor December 14, 2023

  On March 6, 2023, Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society protested Florida Gov. Ron Desantis’ attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Within 30 days of the protest, Tampa police arrested...

The Undergraduate Research Symposium in the A. Ray Olpin University Union on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on April 19, 2019. (Photo via the Daily Utah Chronicle archive)

Jarvis: Pay Undergraduate Researchers

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer October 3, 2023

  College students have endless bills to pay, and even more endless demands of their valuable time. Despite this grueling reality, some research positions at the University of Utah pay students...

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion office inside the John R. Park Building in Salt Lake City on July 26, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — Where Does Utah Stand?

By TJ Ross, News Writer September 7, 2023

  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs have become an integral part of the University of Utah. The U has five official DEI centers and offices: the American Indian Resource Center, the Black...

Market-goers shopping at Pioneer Park during the SLC Farmers Market in Salt Lake City on July 29, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jarvis: Make Room for Diverse Vendors at Local Markets

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer September 3, 2023

  With each popular local market I attend in Salt Lake City, I become more aware that virtually all the vendors are white men.   The Urban Flea Market in July was more diverse than many markets...

Members of Mecha de U of U, an on-campus organization, at the Center for Equity and Student Belonging inside the A. Ray Olpin Student Union in Salt Lake City on July 22, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hargis: Clubs Foster Community at the U

By Harper Hargis, Opinion Writer August 31, 2023

  Following the recent affirmative action turnover by the Supreme Court, I’ve had the same questions on my mind. What does this mean for BIPOC students? What about BIPOC involvement in academics?...

Ron DeSantis speaking during the Utah GOP Convention at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Florida Governor DeSantis Prompts Protest at Utah GOP Convention

By Vanessa Hudson and Jake Duffy April 24, 2023

  On Saturday, the Utah GOP held its organizing convention with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the keynote speaker. Thousands of people, mostly Republican delegates, gave the governor a standing...

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Hollywood’s Under-Representation Problem: How Sundance Gives People a Platform

By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer April 20, 2023

  In the yonder years of filmmaking, many major movies released by the world's largest film distributors were known for misrepresenting cultures from around the globe. Hollywood was no stranger...

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Gov. Cox Tells Utahns To Prepare for Flooding With Above Normal Snowfall to Melt

By Vanessa Hudson, Assistant News Editor March 19, 2023

  Gov. Spencer Cox held his monthly press conference on March 16, discussing social media regulations, water rights, abortion restrictions, and equity, diversion and inclusion. As the March 23...