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Timpa: Empower Men to Stop Sexual Assault

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer April 11, 2024

  Sexual violence has become so synonymous with college campuses to the point of near complacency. It is so deeply rooted in university culture and is only further enabled by institutions such...

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‘Bama Rush’: It’s Almost about Bama Rush

By Edie Raines, Copy Editor June 12, 2023

  Documentarian Rachel Fleit’s latest film, “Bama Rush,” explores the history and impact of Greek life on young American women. A Film of Many Faces Bama Rush is a term used to refer to...

Greek Row at the Unviersity of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wed. March, 7, 2018. (Photo by Cassandra Palor| Daily Utah Chronicle)

Sexual Assault Reported by Student at Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity

By Vanessa Hudson, Assistant News Editor October 4, 2022

  On Thursday, a student reported being sexually assaulted at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house. An email with information on the incident was sent to University of Utah students Monday.  According...

Pi Kappa Alpha on Greek Row University of Utah on Sept. 25, 2022. (Photo by Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Langley: Greek Life Promotes Classism and Bigotry

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer October 4, 2022

  Greek life is a staple of American culture and tradition. Many presidents, state officials and successful individuals have ties to these associations. Accordingly, many regard Greek life as highly...

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‘I Hear You’: Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2022 Addresses Year-Round Cause

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor May 4, 2022

  This story contains discussions of interpersonal violence.   On Jan. 26, 2022, University of Utah students were notified of a reported sexual assault that occurred at the Kappa Sigma fraternity...

Taylor VanderToolen answers a question at the town hall meeting for his ASUU presidential ticket on Feb. 7, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Hinckley Institute livestream)

VanderToolen Ticket Discusses Presidency Goals in Town Hall Meeting

By Abhilasha Khatri, Investigative Editor February 8, 2022

  On Feb. 7, 2022, ASUU held a town hall meeting to discuss the goals of the presidential candidates running for next year’s presidency. The town hall was broadcasted live on YouTube and is available...

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Greek Life Recruitment Goes In-Person, Sees Increase in Numbers

By Haley Utendorfer, News Writer September 28, 2021

  Rush, recruitment for sororities and fraternities, at the University of Utah was moved online for Greek life last fall. However, for fall 2021, the tables turned. Albeit with masks and social...

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Brown: A Warning Against Greek Life

By Jackson Brown, Opinion Writer August 24, 2021

  University of Utah Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life Jess Turuc sent out a somewhat reassuring letter to concerned parents of potential members. She spoke of “community service,”...

The Sigma Chi house decorated for homecoming week, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015. Tara Lincoln, Daily Utah Chronicle.

Sigma Chi Fraternity Accused of Vandalism and Destructive Behavior at the Hogle Zoo Following Date Night

By Porshai Nielsen and Kayleigh Silverstein October 19, 2020

    On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, members of the University of Utah’s chapter of Sigma Chi attended the Boo Lights event at the Hogle Zoo leaving behind broken bottles, smashed pumpkins...

Greek Row at the Unviersity of Utah in Salt Lake City on Wed. March, 7, 2018. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

How is COVID-19 Impacting Greek Row Housing?

By Ivana Martinez, Assistant News Editor March 29, 2020

  The University of Utah and other campuses around the nation have taken precautionary measures to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus — COVID-19 — by closing and limiting who lives in...