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Students, staff, family and friends attend a vigil on the steps of the Park Building for Lauren McCluskey, who was tragically killed on campus at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cushman: Utah Fails to Properly Address Sexual Violence

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer December 29, 2019

  Following the on-campus death of Lauren McCluskey just over a year ago, there has been an ongoing discussion about making the University of Utah campus safer. Proposed solutions include a new...

Artist Brooke Martin (Photo by Camille Rousculp | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Artist of the Week: Brooke Martin

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer December 4, 2019

  Brooke Martin is an athlete with the University of Utah track team. Known for her athleticism and commitment to her sport and team, Martin is well respected — but she has another life. She...

Students, staff, family and friends attend a vigil on the steps of the Park Building for Lauren McCluskey who was tragically killed on campus at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Reese: The University of Utah Failed Lauren McCluskey

By Isaac Reese, Opinion Writer July 4, 2019

  Lauren McCluskey’s death was preventable. While the University of Utah has claimed that there was no action it could've taken to prevent this, their assertions are obviously untrue — so much...

Jill and Matthew McCluskey at Press Conference

Parents of Murdered Student Lauren McCluskey Announce $56 Million Lawsuit Against University

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator June 27, 2019

  Jill and Matthew McCluskey announced at a press conference Thursday morning that they have filed a $56 million civil rights lawsuit against the University of Utah following the on-campus murder...

Photo by Miacel Spotted Elk | The Daily Utah Chronicle

The Takeaway Panelists Discuss Troubling Rates of Violence Against Indigenous Women in Utah

By Miacel Spotted Elk, News Writer June 10, 2019

  On June 6, KUER hosted National Public Radio’s "The Takeaway" at the University of Utah's S.J. Quincy Law School. The live event featured a panel discussion about violence against women and...

U Holds Vigil In Honor of Resident Doctor

U Holds Vigil In Honor of Resident Doctor

By Mandi Johansen February 8, 2019

  Following the tragic death of first-year resident doctor Sarah Hawley, a candlelight vigil was held on Monday night at the University Guest House. Friends, family and colleagues united together...

U Resident Doctor Killed in Alleged Murder-Suicide

U Resident Doctor Killed in Alleged Murder-Suicide

By Mandi Johansen February 3, 2019

  The University of Utah is recovering from the tragic loss of first year medical resident Dr. Sarah Hawley. She was beloved by all who knew her. 27-year old Dr. Hawley was killed late Sunday...

Students, staff, family and friends attend a vigil on the steps of the Park Building for Lauren McCluskey who was tragically killed on campus at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Lauren’s Law: Social and Judicial Movements Towards Addressing Sexual Assault

By Miacel Spotted Elk, News Writer January 22, 2019

  Addressing the numerous dimensions of violence on campus is a difficult conversation. The fatal case of Lauren McCluskey changed that entirely this year at the U, however. Numerous lawmakers,...

Girl Scouts visit the Senate Chamber in the Utah State Capitol

Scott: This Is the Place, but perhaps not for women

By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer September 20, 2018

Utah is often touted for its upward mobility, a claim that may be a little more nuanced than at first blush. Ironically, another thing Utah has been acclaimed for is being the second most sexist state...

Sexism Lectures Discusses Community Concerns

By Julianne Skrivan April 8, 2015

Domestic violence and feminism are often labeled as taboo topics, but Mimi Kim brought these issues and more to light for students and community members. Kim, an assistant professor of social work at...