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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

Poma & Soter: Who Will Fill the Shoes of Ruth Watkins?

Poma & Soter: Who Will Fill the Shoes of Ruth Watkins?

By Theadora Soter and Sasha Poma August 5, 2021

  President Ruth Watkins left the University of Utah in April 2021. Her resignation, while unsurprising, still was a shock to the campus community. While Watkins did positive things during her...

TikTok creating a place for the creator and consumer. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Content Culture: How TikTok Fostered A Space For Both Creator and Consumer

By Alexis Perno and Natalie Colby October 15, 2020

  The TikTok opens with a shot of Harry Justis’ Volvo S60 and Cookiee Kawaii’s “Vibe” playing in the background. With the Red Butte Gardens sign displayed behind Justis and his phone propped...

J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday May 23, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Library, Dining Halls Shift Times Because of COVID-19

By Alexis Perno, News Writer September 11, 2020

  As students adjust to the on-campus life, dining halls such as Kahlert Village’s Urban Bytes and Lassonde Studios’ Miller Cafe have shifted meal service times to accommodate for the pandemic...

Assembly discusses vote of no confidence. Photo courtesy Natalie colby

Impeachment Process begins for ASUU Senator

By Alexis Perno, News Writer August 30, 2020

  After the July 16 Associated Students of the University of Utah Senate meeting which discussed Joint Resolution 2: A Resolution in Support of the Black Student Union at the University of Utah...

(Courtesy of Nora Lang)

A Scholar and an Artist: The Difficulty of Studying Fine Arts in the Honors College

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer April 22, 2019

  “About 30% of honors students complete the Honors Bachelor Degree, the highest degree an undergraduate can earn at the University of Utah,” said Dean of the Honors College, Sylvia Torti....

(Kiffer Creveling)

U Chemistry Festival Makes Science a Hands-On Experience

March 29, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Last Saturday, there was only one place to see mini explosions and nitrogen ice cream: the U’s second annual Chemistry Festival, hosted by the student chapter of...

(Photo by Chris Samuels)

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...

(Photo by Chris Samuels)

U Rugby Team Gets Financial Boost

By Carolyn Webber March 24, 2015

At the BYU-Utah rugby game this weekend, one business wasn’t choosing favorites. Cambridge Financial Center and partners donated $3,000 to each team at the match. Bryan Washburn, managing partner...

((Photo courtesy of Gaby Zumaeta) Pictured is Carlos Rivera, who was photographed as part of the Humans of the U initiative on campus.)

Instagram Contest to Highlight “Humans of the U”

By Carolyn Webber January 27, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   While the “Humans of New York” blog is building a sense of community in the big city, a “Humans of the U” Facebook page is doing the same on campus. Tyler...

(Graphic by Ivy Smith)

U Sees Increase in Philanthropic Donations

November 17, 2014

  During the recent recession and with recent campaigning by the university, donations to the U have exceeded expectations. And this sense of charity was mimicked by the entire state as well. An...