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The Daily Utah Chronicle

Editorial: Former UUPD Officers’ Moral Bankruptcy Shouldnt Be Compensated

Editorial: Former UUPD Officers’ Moral Bankruptcy Shouldn’t Be Compensated

  Former University of Utah police officers Dale Brophy, Miguel Deras, Rick McLenon, Mario Sellick and Aaron Nelson are demanding $10 million from the university for damage to their reputations...

The crowd at the Solidarity Rally against racism at Washington Square Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: Utah Was Right to Cut Ties with Banjo – but Damien Patton’s Apology Raises Bigger Questions

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor May 6, 2020

  Last week, the state attorney general’s office, Intermountain Healthcare and the University of Utah suspended their contracts with Banjo — an artificial intelligence and surveillance company...

Davina Smith, former executive director of SLC Air Protectors, at the protest at the Capitol on Jan. 25, 2020.

American Indian Mascots Continue to be Called into Question

By Kayleigh Silverstein and Natalie Colby February 26, 2020

  American Indian mascots have been a controversial topic for many universities and sports teams in the past. In recent years, there has been a movement and a call from tribes to retire these mascots...

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The Pull of the U’s Asia Campus

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer February 8, 2020

  Hallyu is the “Korean Wave,” meaning Korean popular culture (including music, cuisine and movies) is spreading all around the world. As hallyu influence grows, students can take advantage...

Governor Gary Herbert (R), at the dedication of the new S.J. Quinney School of Law building on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 | Chronicle archives

Gov. Herbert Emphasizes Education in $20 Billion Budget Proposal

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer January 22, 2020

  On Jan. 8, in This is the Place Heritage Park, Governor Gary Herbert announced his $20 billion budget proposal for the 2021 fiscal year. Through this proposal, Herbert provided his economic recommendations...

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Does the U’s High Elevation Affect Students’ Mental Health?

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief November 23, 2019

The University of Utah is located 4,783 feet above sea level and is adjacent to mountain ranges. These conditions are perfect for scenic hikes, views of all the lights in the valley and winter sports galore....

Jehovahs Witnesses inside the food court. (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jehovah’s Witnesses Proselytize at the Union

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief November 23, 2019

For almost a month, local Jehovah’s Witnesses have spent nearly every morning on campus. They are set up either outside the A. Ray Olpin Union or on the first floor or the Union near the food court....

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Modern Dance Students Examine Existentialism in Fall Concert

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer October 26, 2019

In their first concert of the year, University of Utah modern dances students used movement and dance to explore the theme of existentialism. Put on in the Marriott Center for Dance's Room 240 black box...

All photos are exhibits on display at the PaperWest Exhibition. Captured on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019. (Photo by Jermy Thomas | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Eclectic Meaning of Paper: PaperWest at the Alvin Gittins Gallery

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer October 21, 2019

PaperWest, a regional juried exhibition currently being held at the Alvin Gittins Gallery at the University of Utah, is a touching celebration of paper. Curated from submissions of several artists from...

A Star on the Rise: Getting to Know Makayla Christensen

A Star on the Rise: Getting to Know Makayla Christensen

By Carlos Padilla September 23, 2019

When asked if they would like to be interviewed, most athletes would jump at the opportunity to steal the limelight. However, when Makayla Christensen is in the middle of beating her friends in a pre-practice...