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Officer's Circle houses. (Chronicle archives)

In Officers Circle, Students Form Unlikely Communities

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2019

Residing in 19th-century houses adjacent to the Peterson Heritage Center, students living in Officers Circle have a dorm experience unlike any other on campus. These students are grouped into Living Learning...

The "birthday party" for It's On Us.

It’s On Us Celebrates 5 Years of Advocacy

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2019

As one of the first flagship programs of It's On Us, a national movement created by President Obama and the White House Council on Women and Girls, the Utah chapter is celebrating their fifth year on campus....

Students playing in the new gaming lounge. Courtesy of the Union.

Union’s New Game Fuel Lounge Caters to the Gaming Community

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2019

The new Pepsi Game Fuel lounge, located on the first floor of the A. Ray Olpin Union, was revealed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. Renovations on the Crimson Commons included new leather...

The Utah Pride Festival parade included a group from the University of Utah to represent the LGBT.

The Past and Future of the LGBT Resource Center

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer October 1, 2019

  The LGBT Resource Center has been an ally and resource for the LGBTQ+ population of the University of Utah since 2002. In Feb. 2019, the resource center appointed new director, Dr. Clare Lemke. Dr....

Salt Lake City. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Salt Lake City to Become Innovative Zone Alongside New York City

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer September 28, 2019

On Sept. 18, 2019, the Federal Communications Commission released a statement revealing their two new Innovation Zones: Salt Lake City and New York City will be participating in research surrounding 5G...

(Courtesy TEDx Salt Lake City)

TEDxSaltLakeCity in Review

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer September 26, 2019

  For the past several years Salt Lake City has hosted its very own TEDx event, TEDxSaltLakeCity. This year's TEDxSaltLakeCity the University of Utah hosted the seventh annual event at Kingsbury...

(Courtesy of University of Utah Health Public Relations Office)

The University of Utah’s OBGYN Clinic Explains Premarital Exams

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer September 24, 2019

On Sept. 9, 2019, Dr. Jen Gunter posted an article to her website which brought to light an exam colloquially known as a “Premarital Exam”. The article included screenshots from the U's gynecology...

A group of University of Utah students study together at the University of Utah Marriott Library in Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Photo by Mark Draper | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U Accepts a Potentially Larger Freshman Class

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer September 4, 2019

  Since the University of Utah joined the Pac-12 conference in 2011, it has been competing with rival schools not only in sports but also academics and undergraduate student population. As of spring...

Jennifer Mayer-Glenn , the new Director of Neighborhood Partners.

The University of Utah Welcomes a New Director of Neighborhood Partners

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer June 12, 2019

  On June 7, 2019, University of Utah President Ruth Watkins appointed a new director to the University Neighborhood Partners (UNP) program — Jennifer Mayer-Glenn. Mayer-Glenn received her bachelor’s...

Cap and Gown with '18 School of Humanities tassle in Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday, April 10, 2018

(Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Graduating In Style: The History Behind Graduation Regalia

By Alaikia Marielle April 26, 2019

  Graduation is around the corner, filling eager graduates with an overwhelming mix of excitement and nerves. Whether you yourself are graduating this May or just attending as a supportive guest,...