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Uncovering the Mysteries of the Deep at the EECO Voyager

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer November 11, 2022

  Ever since the first appearance of the strange, futuristic structure outside of the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, guests have observed it with curiosity and confusion. The structure was originally...

(Graphic by Storey McDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Barney: College Isn’t Designed for Working People

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer November 2, 2022

  Pop culture makes the college experience seem like nothing but parties and fun. As any college student will tell you, this isn’t what university is really like. The typical night for a student...

(Graphic by Claire Peterson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Bringhurst: Prioritize Emotional Intelligence

By Maggie Bringhurst, Opinion Writer October 12, 2022

  Editor's Note: This piece is from the Openings print issue, published summer 2022.   Prevalence of depression and anxiety increased 25% globally the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Evening on University of Utah campus, Thursday in Salt Lake City.

U President Randall Joins Excelencia in Education to Support Latinx Students

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host October 11, 2022

  Recently, President Taylor Randall of University of Utah joined the Excelencia in Education Presidents for Latino Student Success Network. Excelencia in Education is designed to help Latinx...

Students of Introduction to Design Thinking in class in the Gardner Commons building at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.

Nationwide Teacher Shortage Negatively Impacts Student Education

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host September 7, 2022

  As the Fall 2022 school year begins, schools nationwide are lacking educational staff, creating a teacher shortage. In Utah alone, schools are expected to face a shortage of almost 200,000...

The courtyard on the north side of the Art building is frequented by art classes as a place to work on assignments. Courses such as studio photography use the are to learn about using natural light and strobes. The image was taken on July, 9, 2022. (Photo by Kevin Cody| The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cushman: Make Outdoor Classrooms a Priority

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer August 30, 2022

  My high school had an outdoor classroom where teachers could take students outside to learn. It allowed us to exchange smartboards and lectures for vitamin D and fresh air, creating an important...

(Photo by Keith Allison from Owings Mills, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Pro Athletes Return to the Classroom

By Max Lepore, Sports Writer August 30, 2022

  Going pro in a sport is what most young athletes dream of.  However, we have seen examples of athletes who played collegiate sports, went professional, had great success and then went back to...

Penelope Caywood (Photo by Langley Hayman | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Penelope Caywood on Bringing the Transformative Power of Drama to the Classroom 

By Tervela Georgieva, Arts Writer April 2, 2022

  It’s hard to find someone who knows as much about youth theatre-arts programs as Penelope Caywood. Caywood is a teacher, actor, choreographer and the artistic director of University of Utah...

Shadley: Education Should Not Be Tied to Employment

Shadley: Education Should Not Be Tied to Employment

By Will Shadley, Opinion Writer March 19, 2022

  The University of Utah recently announced a partnership with Amazon to provide undergraduate education to Amazon employees. Amazon Career Choice allows hourly employees who have been with the...

Evening on University of Utah campus, Thursday in Salt Lake City.

Cushman: Work On Campus For a Better Education and a Social Life

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer March 14, 2022

  For college students during the pandemic, school has challenged us in new ways. We must not only face the world as adults and prepare for our futures, but we’ve had to do a lot of that virtually....