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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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The Daily Utah Chronicle

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Remembering Chase Peterson

September 28, 2014

  Chase Peterson, a former U president, died on Sept. 14. His loved ones remembered his life on Saturday with a funeral. Peterson was the U’s 14th president, championing the Honors College, open...

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Songfest Brings Back the Energy

September 25, 2014

  At first, it looked like 30 guys were about to work out at the gym. Decked out in full tracksuits, the Beta Theta Pi fraternity arranged themselves on stage and waited for the music. Suddenly,...

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Homecoming Royalty Sees Change This Year

September 23, 2014

  Florence Fernandez, senior class president, studied the ASUU Constitution and saw the wording for Homecoming royalty classified nominations by two genders: men and women. Fernandez decided to do...

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Homecoming Traditions Different Today From 1965

September 23, 2014

  Despite the success of Crimson Rally and Songfest, these are some homecoming traditions at the U that haven’t fared quite as well. John Fackler, the director of Alumni Relations, reminisced about...

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Palestinian Student at the U Speaks of Conflict

September 21, 2014

  On July 8, the Israeli Defense Forces began bombing a small strip of land on the Mediterranean Sea, recognized as Gaza, a Palestinian territory. More than 2,100 Palestinians were killed by the...

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Getting Schooled in Music

September 16, 2014

  Crescendos and minuets can often be heard floating from the depths of David Gardner Hall, home of the U’s School of Music. At the school of music, students can pursue majors and minors in a variety...

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Ute Indian Tribe Scholarship to Debut at End of Semester

September 15, 2014

  A signed agreement formed in April between the U and the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation is now turning into action. Mary Parker, associate vice president for enrollment management,...

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U Stands for Greener Buildings

September 11, 2014

  The U’s Dumke Health Professions Education building was the first in the state to participate in The Better Buildings Challenge. The Better Buildings Challenge was launched in 2011 by President...

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The Utah Beekeeper’s Association is the Bee’s Knees

September 10, 2014

  The Utah Beekeeper’s Association is cross-pollinating business with sustainability by producing locally made honey from beehives located on the fourth floor of the Union building. Created by...

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Pursuing Perspectives in Gender Studies

September 10, 2014

  Jai Hamid Bashir began her studies at the U with a vision to create positive social change. “I believe deeply in the unique power of a few individuals,” she said. “[I] would like to be part...