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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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How the Utah Legislature Supported the U this Session

By Mary Royal March 24, 2015

Among the bills on Capitol Hill this legislative session were funding proposals to benefit disciplines and buildings at the U. One of the most widely publicized bills, SB009, suggested $45 million go...

SLC Mourns Loss of Former Mayor Corradini

By Mary Royal March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Deedee Corradini, the first and only female mayor of Salt Lake City and a U alumna, died on March 1. Her funeral was held on Monday. FEATURE STORY: SNOW PARTY WINS ASUU...

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Capecchi Speaks to Hinckley Institute Audience About Genetics

By Mary Royal March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mario Capecchi is best known for his contribution and research in the field of genetics — and for giving his name to a street U students frequently get lost on. WHAT...

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Activists Rally in Support of Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery

By Carolyn Webber March 8, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Activists, recovery addicts and their family members gathered at the Utah State Capitol to support legislation in favor of treatment and prevention at the Rally for...

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Utah Leg. to Consider Medical Marijuana

By Mary Royal March 4, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Despite the controversial nature of medical marijuana, Sen. Mark Madsen (R-Saratoga Springs) is sponsoring a bill to legalize it in Utah. TOP STORY: EASY WAYS FOR...

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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...

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Hinckley Forum Explores U.S. and Latin American Relations

By Mary Royal February 23, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Arturo Valenzuela, the former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere and former NSC Special Assistant to the President for Latin Affairs, spoke...

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Hinckley Panel to Discuss Terrorism and Social Media

By Kylee Ehmann February 18, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Videos of beheadings, Charlie Hebdo, Boko Haram and the recent terrorist attacks in Denmark — the year has barely begun, and major stories about terrorism attacks...

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U Student Shares Her Story at the White House

By Mary Royal January 25, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   The last day of Fall Semester was an exciting time for students at the U, but especially for graduate student Arielle Spanvill. A project manager for Utah...

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Escaping Persecution: The Modern Refugee Story

November 25, 2014

  As Alex Ngendakuriyo, a Burundi refugee community leader, put it, “No one wants to be called a refugee, but sometimes you don’t have a choice.” Ngendakuriyo and two others sat as panelists...