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Students walk past the new Kahlert Village dorms and the Student Life Center in Salt Lake City on July 1, 2022.

Cowley: The Inaccessibility of Campus Housing

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor September 1, 2022

  During my freshman year of college, I lived in one of the first-year dorms on campus. I was told that by living on campus, I would meet more people and have an overall more successful first year...

The crowd at the Crimson Nights at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah on Aug. 26, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Fall Crimson Nights Returns With Lollapalooza Theme

By Caelan Roberts, News Editor August 30, 2022

  The beginning of the semester at the University of Utah is here and that means Crimson Nights has returned once again. The once-a-semester event is the largest event held by the Union Programming...

The courtyard on the north side of the Art building is frequented by art classes as a place to work on assignments. Courses such as studio photography use the are to learn about using natural light and strobes. The image was taken on July, 9, 2022. (Photo by Kevin Cody| The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cushman: Make Outdoor Classrooms a Priority

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer August 30, 2022

  My high school had an outdoor classroom where teachers could take students outside to learn. It allowed us to exchange smartboards and lectures for vitamin D and fresh air, creating an important...

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 12, 2017.

U Study Shows Barriers Economically Disadvantaged Students Face in Higher Education

By Andrew Christiansen, Online Managing Editor August 27, 2022

  A recent Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute study on economically disadvantaged students in Utah's higher education system shows the close correlation between income level and educational attainment...

Eliza Emerson providing fellow student Helena Goei with info on the many programs through the Learning Abroad Center located on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City, Utah on Oct. 21, 2021. (Photo by Langley Hayman | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Students Find Unlikely Classrooms in Cobblestone Streets and Coffee Shops

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer August 26, 2022

  From exploring ancient ruins to ordering espresso in Verona, Italy, University of Utah student Caroline Flood said her language learning experience was enriched during her summer learning abroad...

Cristal Isa celebrates with her teammate after a perfect beam routine against the OSU Beavers at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Games Won and Lost, Life Lessons Learned

By Max Valva, Sports Writer August 24, 2022

  Students enjoy participating in sports whether it be for a scholarship, club or for fun. Almost every athlete you encounter will tell you that participating in organized sports teaches you much...

The University pf Utahs police department office in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 29, 2022.

U Police Crack Catalytic Converter Theft Case

By Vanessa Hudson, Assistant News Editor August 9, 2022

  Since the summer of 2021, the University of Utah has faced a consistent problem with catalytic converters being stolen from personal vehicles on campus. Now, the University of Utah Police Department...

Kahlert Village at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Dec. 3, 2021 (Photo by Emily Rincon | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Housing Shortage Leaves U Students Frustrated

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host July 28, 2022

  With over 13 different housing options at the University of Utah, six of which are exclusively for first-year students, there are many different housing styles and locations to choose from at...

(De)Framing Identity and the Body exhibit (Photo by Heather Hopkins | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

UMOCA’s ‘(De)Framing Identity and the Body’

By Heather Hopkins July 25, 2022

In their newest exhibition "(De)Framing Identity and the Body," the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art plays with the classic childhood sneer, “I know you are, but what am I?” As one enters the main...

Professor Melissa Watt with her research team in Moshi, Tanzania working on the MAMA study. (Courtesy Melissa Watt)

U Professor Melissa Watt Balances Research and Teaching

By Chandler Joost, News Writer July 24, 2022

  Professor Melissa Watt, a research associate professor in the department of population health sciences and an associate professor in the honors college, aims to both create meaningful research...