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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

Demonstrators, including members of Mecha, at the Young Americans for Freedom at the University of Utah’s watch party in J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 01, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Over 70 University of Utah Faculty Sign Letter in Support of Mecha

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer December 18, 2023

  On Monday, the student group Mecha de U of U posted a letter signed by more than 70 University of Utah faculty calling the U to drop all charges against Mecha and support trans, Palestinian and...

Students and speakers pose for a picture at the end of the Tampa 5 talk in the Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons Building on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (Photos by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Champine: Protest to Protect Those Fighting for DEI

By Morgan Champine, Assistant Opinion Editor December 14, 2023

  On March 6, 2023, Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society protested Florida Gov. Ron Desantis’ attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Within 30 days of the protest, Tampa police arrested...

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‘Wonka’: Magically Mediocre

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer December 12, 2023

  Fog departs and we see a ship part the sea, heading for land. A man climbs a ladder, heading for the ship’s crow's nest. The camera zooms and the clouds part to reveal Willy Wonka, played by...

The Fleet Block Murals, which depcit victims of police brutality, along industrial buildings on 300 West in Salt Lake City on Oct. 6, 2023. (Photo by Minh Polaris Vuong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Salt Lake City Council Approves Fleet Block Rezone

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer December 12, 2023

  On Dec. 5, the Salt Lake City Council voted to approve a rezone for the Fleet Block to a Form-Based Mixed Use Zone.   Fleet Block, which is located in the Granary District, is currently...

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Gordon: Instagram is a Catalyst for Activism

By Luke Gordon December 12, 2023

  Instagram has become a center for ongoing debates, activism event announcements and engagement opportunities. The platform empowers people to attend rallies and events as well as spread crucial...

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Utah’s Center For Medical Cannabis Research Aims to Better Understand Benefits and Risks

By Andrew Christiansen, Online Managing Editor December 8, 2023

  The University of Utah has marked the beginning of a new phase in the exploration of medical cannabis in Utah with the establishment of the Center for Medical Cannabis Research, which aims to...

An attendee explores a local shop at the annual Utah Museum of Fine Arts’s Holiday Market in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (Photo by Minh “Polaris” Vuong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Local Artisians at UMFA’s Annual Holiday Market

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer December 7, 2023

  The sound of shuffling footsteps and voices floated through the sound of guest musicians playing instruments in UMFA’s Great Hall, where they hosted their annual Holiday Market this past weekend....

Blue Line TRAX driver pulls back the accessibility ramp after boarded passengers at Millcreek Station in Millcreek, Utah on Dec. 4, 2023. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hall: The Future of Accessibility in Utah

By Lexi Hall, Opinion Writer December 6, 2023

  As society progresses, making life accessible for people with disabilities is still a significant concern. A comprehensive timeline of transformative initiatives is essential for Utah to cultivate...

Demonstrators, including members of Mecha, at the Young Americans for Freedom at the University of Utah’s watch party in J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 01, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Gordon: Treat Marginalized Student Groups Equally

By Luke Gordon November 26, 2023

  On Nov. 9, the University of Utah took its sponsorship and funding away from Mecha de U of U, a student organization that organizes for the empowerment of marginalized students on campus. This...

Utah defensive end Van Fillinger (7) celebrates after recovering a fumble versus the Colorado Buffalos at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Snags Win Over Colorado to Claim Final Pac-12 Victory

By Abbey Thomas and Sean Overton November 25, 2023

  Coming off of three losses in the last four games, the Utes had one more shot to record a victory in the Pac-12 conference during Saturday’s match against the Colorado Buffaloes. With the snow-covered...