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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

Though an increasing number of students live on campus, many students still commute from throughout the Wasatch Front. (Photo by Manasij Mukherjee | Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U Continues Move Toward a Residential Campus

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2020

  Over the past year, the University of Utah has been slowly getting rid of parking and building a new dorm building, Kahlert Village, which will house approximately 990 incoming freshmen in the...

Agnes (Piper Salazar) and Tilly (Allison Bilmeyer) battle a Bugbear (Courtesy Todd Collins I University of Utah Theatre)

‘She Kills Monsters’ Delights with Foes, Friends and Fears

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor January 18, 2020

  This article contains mild spoilers for "She Kills Monsters." When you think about grief, turning to a game of Dungeons and Dragons might not seem like an obvious coping mechanism. But, as...

The in-construction Kahert Village Residence Dorms, University of Utah Campus, Salt Lake City, UT on Monday, October 14th, 2019. (Photo by Mark Draper | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Are We a College Town or a Commuter Campus?

By Reem Ikram October 22, 2019

Housing on campus is growing with the construction of Kahlert Village underway. The Kahlert Village will soon become one of the University of Utah’s newest housing options starting Fall 2020, according...

UTA TRAX light rail at the Us stadium stop | Chronicle archives

Dalley: U Students Should Better Utilize Their Public Transit Passes

By Nathan Dalley, Opinion Writer September 6, 2019

  On any given morning during the school year, a mass of University of Utah students and faculty step onto public transportation. In fact, around one-third of faculty and students ride public transit...

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

Getting the Best Price for the U: UTA Charges UVU and BYU Less for Student Transportation Passes

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey and Emily Anderson February 19, 2019

  No time to read? Check out this story's episode of the Floodlights podcast. After paying more than $100 annually in mandatory transportation fees, thousands of University of Utah students...

UTA TRAX light rail at the Us stadium stop | Chronicle archives

H2H: Is Public Transportation Worth It?

By Shaelyn Barber and Paul Braden February 7, 2018

Public Transit Saves the Planet By Shaelyn Barber Each winter, Utah’s infamous inversion hovers over the Salt Lake Valley, filling it with smog so dense it’s more edible than breathable. Utah is...

Transportation in and and around the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018

(Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Patience: Counting the Crises of the School Commute

By Alisa Patience February 7, 2018

There are many advantages to living an hour away from the University of Utah. Everything I need is in walking distance, I’m close to my family and the rent is half as expensive as it is in Salt Lake...

Red Shuttle at the Ray A. Olpin Student Union on the University of Utah Campus, Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday, July 13, 2017

(Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Reevaluating the U’s Shuttle System

By Alisa Patience August 13, 2017

Students of the University of Utah all know the struggle of walking from class to class in the murderous heat of late August or the unmerciful frigidness of January. After all, our campus is huge, and...

(Photo by Cole Tan)

Utah Residents and U Students Air Transportation Concerns

By Taylor Almond March 29, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Last Thursday’s Wasatch Front Regional Council heard a total of five public comments in one day, more than they’ve ever heard in the span of 24 hours. OTHER...

The Perks of Being a U Student

February 24, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To make up for the thousands of dollars spent on tuition, there are certain perks of being a U student that can save you money. One of those benefits is food. By showing...