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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

The University of Utah mens lacrosse team practices at the Spence Eccles Field House in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

For Aaron Fjeldsted, Faith and Lacrosse Go Hand in Hand

By Zach Janis January 28, 2019

  Sports, the physical engagement between two human beings, the pursuit of greatness and all of the pageantry associated with it, are an inspiring effort for all who attempt it. Those who pursue...

(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...

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U Student’s Company, Thirst, Participates in the Light the World Campaign

By Katelyn Collett December 18, 2018

  For the last three years at Christmas time, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has held a campaign called "Light the World." During the month of December, the members of this church...

Courtesy of Michael Giardinelli.

Medical Marijuana Compromise Bill Passes Utah House and Senate

By Christina Giardinelli December 4, 2018

House Bill 3001, a bill drafted as a replacement for Proposition 2 for the legalization of medical cannabis, passed the Utah House during a special session with 60 votes in favor and 13 opposed. After...

Erik Wayne Hughes, 51, who was arrested in June on allegations of abusing young boys while serving as an bishop for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

When Privilege Protects Atrocity

By Connor Richards June 29, 2017

Erik Hughes, a former bishop for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was recently arrested by Mapleton police on June 21 on allegations of sexually abusing two young boys while serving as...

Courtesy of The Tanner Humanities Center.

Mormon Studies Program Funds New Classes About LDS Religion

March 23, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The U’s Tanner Humanities Center changed the Mormon Studies Programming Initiative fundraising goal after a $20,000 pledge from Peter and Brynn Huntsman tipped the...

(Daily Utah Chronicle file photo)

Utah Steeped in Religious Stereotypes

By Mary Royal March 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Big families, stay-at-home moms, Republicans. These are only some of the stereotypes with which people label Mormons. OTHER TOP STORY: YOU CAN TELL A LOT ABOUT A...

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Anti-Discrimination Bill Introduced in Utah Senate

By Courtney Tanner March 4, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With commentary from the bill’s sponsors and LDS Church representatives, legislation seeking to reconcile anti-LGBT discrimination and religious freedom was introduced...

(Photo by Brent Uberty)

Culture Shock in Utah: “Always an Outsider”

December 1, 2014

  Out of 31,515 students at the U, more than 7,000 are from out of state, and more than 3,000 are from out of the country. That means for 10,000 students, coming to Utah for school can be a culture...

(Photo Courtesy of Ordain Women)

Ordain Women Hopes to Start a Conversation

September 30, 2014

  The words “Ordain Women” covered the front pages of newspapers in June and July. But despite the lack of summer sun, the group hasn’t cooled its efforts. Ordain Women, an organization advocating...