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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

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Hargis: Lucky Girl Syndrome is Harmful

By Harper Hargis, Opinion Writer August 12, 2023

  Recent studies show severe distress is rising in young adults. A UK report found that from 2020 to 2021, young adults aged 18-24 reporting severe distress levels rose from 13.6% to 20.2%. This...

Maddie Hair (center) is running for ASUU president with Hailee Fell (right) and Jasmine Aguilar (left).

ASUU Elections: The Hair Ticket

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host January 30, 2023

  Maddie Hair is a junior majoring in psychology, economics, political science, and health, society and policy, and is running alongside Jasmine Aguilar-Lopez and Hailee Fell. Hair has wanted...

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Sports x News: Mental Health and College Athletes

By Max Lepore and Allison Stuart December 31, 2022

  Taking the right steps to maintain positive mental health is vital to athletes being successful in their athletic, academic and personal lives. Amelia Van Der Werff is a junior on the University...

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Hibben: Protecting First Responders Starts with Their Mental Health

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer February 4, 2022

  First responders are overworked and at-risk during this pandemic. Their work is incredibly demanding and they are at high risk for developing certain mental disorders. And as the pandemic rages...

Local Mormon church near Foothill Drive on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Kincart: The LDS Church Needs More Focus on LGBTQ Mental Health

By Sydney Kincart, Print Chief, Opinion Writer October 13, 2021

  On Oct. 2 and 3, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its fourth all-virtual General Conference, a weekend full of remarks given by church general authorities. The October...

Holly Pound cooks chicken at Pulp Lifestyle Kitchen on May 22, 2021 in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alexander: Legitimize Mental Health Issues At Work

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor May 27, 2021

  The American economy I know is built on the efforts and labor of the individual worker. Cashiers at grocery stores, restaurant cooks, bank tellers, firefighters and all other occupations work...

Freshman, Michael Manhard takes a break from online classes in a common area at the University of Utah on October 10th 2020. (Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

September was Suicide Prevention Month: Keeping the Conversation Going

By Kyla Yetter October 10, 2020

  In 1958, the first suicide prevention center opened in California. Today, suicide remains a leading cause of death in the United States and in Utah. According to the American College Health...

Emily Potter at the University of Utah Basketball Training Facility in Salt Lake City, UT on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018

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Former Ute Becomes Health Advocate

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor February 20, 2019

  Every year, the University of Utah student athletes graduate from their Pac-12 sports teams. Some of these athletes leave their sport behind while some take their game to the next level with...