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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

People participate in the Blanket Exercise: Understanding Colonialism session during the Day of Collective Action on March 22, 2022.

Committee Members Say 2023 Day of Collective Action is a ‘Starting Point’ in the Fight Against Racism on Campus

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer February 6, 2023

  The Day of Collective Action is a presidential initiative by the Presidential Commission on Equity and Belonging, which was launched in January 2022 after the Black Cultural Center at the University...

Lights are illuminated inside the Kappa Sigma fraternity house on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023 in Salt Lake City.

University of Utah Terminates Kappa Sigma for a Year

By Vanessa Hudson, Assistant News Editor January 24, 2023

  The University of Utah has terminated its recognition of the Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter for one year. The administration came to the decision after the chapter hosted philanthropy events...

Participants at Rally To Save Our Great Salt Lake at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

‘Water is life’: Rally to Save Great Salt Lake Emphasizes Immediate Action

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer January 14, 2023

  The Great Salt Lake is drying up, and the people are crying out. Often turning their bodies to face the lake, 12 speakers joined hundreds of community members at a rally to “Save Our Great...

The Utah football team honors late teammates Aaron Lowe and Ty Jordan during the Moment of Loudness in the Rose Bowl game versus Penn State in Pasadena, CA on Jan. 2, 2023.

Photo Series: 109th Rose Bowl Game Ends in Utah Defeat

By Jack Gambassi, Photographer January 3, 2023

First Half Second Half and Post-Game   The Utah football team lost the 109th Rose Bowl Game to Penn State in Pasadena, California on Jan. 2, 2023 with a final score of 35-21. Photos...

A ballot drop box for the 2018 midterm elections at the Salt Lake County Building in Salt Lake City on Oct. 23, 2018.

With Votes Finalized, Here are the Utah Midterm Results Students Should Know About

By Vanessa Hudson, Assistant News Editor November 28, 2022

  Midterm election results in Utah were finalized on Tuesday, marking the end of a historic election season. The unprecedented and expensive Senate race was won by Republican incumbent Sen. Mike...

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Langley: Leftist Student Organizations Need Better Organization

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer November 23, 2022

  The University of Utah houses over 600 clubs and student organizations that range in focus from community service and advocacy to plain fun. However, with groups like Turning Point USA entering...

A street performer wearing a flower outfit and multi-colored LED lights from ILLUMINATE Creative Art + Tech Festival on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

ILLUMINATE Creative Arts + Tech Festival Lights up the Night

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer November 19, 2022

  In the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, a first-of-its-kind festival featuring an emphasis on light as an art form brightened up the night sky. Organized by the Utah Arts Alliance, ILLUMINATE...

Trolley tower at Trolley Square in Salt Lake City, Utah on Aug. 8, 2022.

The Rich and Unknown History of Trolley Square

By Allison Stuart, News Writer November 17, 2022

  Standing at the top of the iconic Trolley Square water tower, one can see the entire Salt Lake Valley. Located in the heart of the city, the current shopping center holds an important place in...

Protestors hold hearts towards transgender youth sitting on the steps of the Utah State Capitol on March 24, 2022.

Expanding Access to Gender-Affirming Care in Utah

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer November 16, 2022

  In the 2023 Utah Legislative Session, lawmakers will hear a bill proposing to ban gender-affirming surgeries on minors. Similar legislation did not reach a committee vote in the 2022 session. Erika...