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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

SLC Mourns Loss of Former Mayor Corradini

By Mary Royal March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Deedee Corradini, the first and only female mayor of Salt Lake City and a U alumna, died on March 1. Her funeral was held on Monday. FEATURE STORY: SNOW PARTY WINS ASUU...

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Women Associated with the U Make History

By Mary Royal March 8, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In 1870, Utah was one of the first states in the nation to grant women the right to vote. Following this progressive mindset, the U has made great landmarks in its...

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U’s Women’s Week Aims to Empower

By Mary Royal March 5, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Next week, from March 6 to 12, marks the fourth annual Women’s Week at the U. WHAT YOU MISSED: ASUU ELECTIONS COMMITTEE HEARS MORE PARTY GRIEVANCES During this...

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“Vagina Monologues” Tell the Stories of Many Women

February 22, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Nearly 20 years ago, Eve Ensler interviewed over 200 women about their views on sex, violence and relationships. Ensler compiled it all into “The Vagina Monologues,”...

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Women Are Focus of U Enrollment Initiative

October 22, 2014

  The last decade has seen a steady decline in the number of women enrolled in higher education programs across the country. Matching this trend, Utah has witnessed lower numbers of females enrolling...

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Making Waves: Three Utah Women Running for U.S. Congress

September 10, 2014

To many in Utah, the name Martha Hughes Cannon is unfamiliar. Cannon supported women’s suffrage, earned a medical degree and advocated for a state-wide health policy before serving as the first female...

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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...

Women’s Week will promote mentoring

March 24, 2013

March is Women’s History month, and universities across the nation are putting on special events focusing on women’s issues. This week is the annual Women’s Week at the U. This year’s theme is...