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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

An advertisement for the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate at the Student Union at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on September 28th 2020. The last 2024 Presidential Debate will also be held at the U. (Photo by Camille Rousculp | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Poma: How to Navigate Today’s VP Debate

By Sasha Poma, Assistant Opinion Editor October 7, 2020

  For those who haven’t heard, the vice presidential debate will be held at Kingsbury Hall today, Oct. 7. Students at the U and Utahns alike have a chance to be more civically involved in this...

Courtesy of Biden for President

Soter: America Needs Biden-Harris Healthcare Policies

By Theadora Soter, Multimedia Managing Editor October 6, 2020

  We’re heading into the 2020 election amid the healthcare crisis that is COVID-19. And with the vice presidential debate rapidly approaching, it’s critical for us to understand our candidates’...

The history of vice presidential debates (graphic courtesy of Piper Armstrong)

“Veep” Debate History: How 50 Years of Televised Debates Set the Stage for Harris and Pence

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor October 6, 2020

  As the sole vice presidential debate of 2020 between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence draws near, I wanted to do some digging about the history of this debate and the candidates involved. Vice presidential...

An advertisement for the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate at the Student Union at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on September 28th 2020. The last 2024 Presidential Debate will also be held at the U. (Photo by Camille Rousculp | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cushman: Presidential Debates Are Not Hard Enough

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer October 5, 2020

  In previous elections, presidential debates have influenced the majority of Americans’ votes. They offer a platform for presidential candidates to share their platforms and demonstrate why...

Advertisement for the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate on the Marriott Library at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on September 28th 2020. (Photo by Camille Rousculp | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Prepares for Upcoming VP Debate with Hosting Hinckley Forum and Announcing Ticket Winners

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2020

    As the University of Utah prepares to host the vice presidential debate, they held two events on Oct. 5, 2020 to inform students and fulfill final announcements. At 12 p.m., the Hinckley...

Location of the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate at the University of Utah on Sept. 25, 2020 (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Vice Presidential Debate: The Golden Tickets

By Ivana Martinez and Kayleigh Silverstein September 28, 2020

  At 9 a.m. on Sept. 28, all University of Utah students received an email from the Vice Presidential Debate Steering Committee with information on how to enter the drawing for a seat at the debate.  The...

Press Conference for Utah Media held at President Circle on the University for the VP Debate on Salt Lake City on Sept. 25, 2020. (Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Administration Prepares for 2020 VP Debate

By Ivana Martinez and Kayleigh Silverstein September 25, 2020

  On Sept. 25, 2020, officials from the University of Utah held a press conference at President's Circle in Salt Lake City. The debriefing was held with Utah media to discuss a “sneak peek”...

Sonnenberg: White Religious Conservatives and the Utah Pro-Life Movement

Sonnenberg: White Religious Conservatives and the Utah Pro-Life Movement

By Kristiane Sonnenberg April 10, 2019

  The Utah March for Life was smaller than you’d expect. Utah has a reputation for its social conservatism and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ stances on controversial topics...