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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

UUPD Investigates, U Responds to Bomb Threat at Black Cultural Center

UUPD Investigates, U Responds to Bomb Threat at Black Cultural Center

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein January 11, 2022

  At 4:25 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2021 the University of Utah Police Department responded to a bomb threat targeting the U's Black Cultural Center, called in from a crisis center in California.  The...

Chapel Glen at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Dec. 3, 2021.

U Responds to Racially Motivated Hate Crime Outside Residence Hall

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer December 9, 2021

  On Nov. 23, University of Utah students were informed about a racist incident that occurred on campus this past September. The incident took place at a residence hall, where two students shouted...

Amanda Lee holds up poster. During the Trump Adminstration there was political rhethoric linking the COVID-19 virus to Asian Americans communities. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Salt Lake City Joins National Day of Action Against Asian Hate

By Ivana Martinez, Kayleigh Silverstein, and Natalie Colby March 27, 2021

  On March 27, Salt Lake City joined 60 cities across the nation in hosting events for a national day of action to “end anti-Asian racism and China-bashing.”  The Utah Party for Socialism...

The crowd at the Solidarity Rally against racism at Washington Square Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: Utah Was Right to Cut Ties with Banjo – but Damien Patton’s Apology Raises Bigger Questions

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor May 6, 2020

  Last week, the state attorney general’s office, Intermountain Healthcare and the University of Utah suspended their contracts with Banjo — an artificial intelligence and surveillance company...

To combat the spread and influence of propaganda, readers will have to remain skeptical and aware of the techniques propaganda utilizes. (Illustration by Alex Garcia | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: Combating Propaganda Takes Skepticism

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer April 4, 2020

  This article was originally published in print on March 3, 2020. Recently, several flyers promoting racism and anti-diversity were spotted on the University of Utah’s campus. Although they...

Chronicle archives.

Differentiating Hate Crime and Hate Speech at the U

By Joseph A. Moss October 18, 2019

At the University of Utah, there are multiple departments in place to prevent and address hate crimes and hate speech —  the  University Department of Public Safety, the Office for Inclusive Excellence...

(Chronicle archives)

Scott: Stealing Pride Flags is an Act of Hate

By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer June 24, 2019

  Throughout the month of June, pride flags have fluttered in front of many Utah homes and businesses, symbols of support for the LGBTQ community and celebration of its perseverance in an often-unfriendly...

A screenshot of Sal Trejos tweet shows the suspect of an apparent hate crime.

Police Contact the Suspect of an Apparent Hate Crime Caught on Video

By Christina Giardinelli February 19, 2019

  Correction: a previous version of this article incorrectly stated that a senate bill amending hate crime passed the senate, the bill is still in the senate and will receive a committee hearing...

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Utah’s Hate-Crime Laws: A History of Contention and Failure to Result in Conviction

By Christina Giardinelli January 29, 2019

  On Nov. 22, 1988, Gordon Ray Church, a 28-year-old student at Southern Utah University was set to meet some friends for dinner before the students returned home for Thanksgiving but, as The...

(Photo by Cara MacDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Barron: A Religious Supermajority is Dangerous

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer January 26, 2019

  In the summer of 2017, a man took to Facebook to air his political grievances. While reminiscent of many Facebook feeds, this post was different. First, it was written by former state Senator...