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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

Singin at the Police Station

Singin’ at the Police Station

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer August 14, 2018

We often take our public servants for granted. We sometimes like to condemn their actions and scold their choices. However, it is important to remember that these individuals truly are here to protect...

Slow Government Neglects Olympic Legacy in Salt Lake City

‘Slow Government’ Neglects Olympic Legacy in Salt Lake City

By Megan Hulse March 1, 2018

No time to read? Check out this story's episode of the Floodlights podcast: http://kuteradio.org/talkshows/olympic-legacy/ Some have called the 2002 Winter Olympics one of the most successful in...

Immersive Video Shows the Impact of Poor Air Quality

Immersive Video Shows the Impact of Poor Air Quality

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator March 8, 2017

This winter, the Salt Lake Valley spent several days with the worst air quality in the nation. Several groups and individuals at the University of Utah are working to educate citizens about it. Among them...

Student organization Students 4 Choice speak during the sexual assault protest in the MEB parking lot on Friday, Nov 4, 2016. Chris Ayers Daily Utah Chronicle.

Violent Rape Sparks On-Campus Protest and Support Efforts

November 4, 2016

Following the aggravated rape that occurred in the parking lot of the Merrill Engineering Building on Halloween, a group of students protested. The protest was led by four graduate students who all work...

Student Fees Overview

Student Fees Overview

September 19, 2016

At the beginning of every academic school year students stress over the cost of textbooks, tuition and parking, but few students take the time to look at student fees. Every semester full-time students...

Rivalry Breakdown: The Holy War through the Years

Rivalry Breakdown: The Holy War through the Years

By Blake Marshall September 8, 2016

Rivalry games between Utah and BYU have been called many things: emotional, physical, aggressive, passionate, hate-filled, personal. This weekend, the Utah Utes and BYU Cougars meet for the 96th time...

Swoop enters the field on a motorcycle before the Utah Utes play the Oregon State Beavers in Pac-12 football at Rice Eccles Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Tara Lincoln, Daily Utah Chronicle.

Swoop Turns 20, Celebrates Birthday This Week

August 29, 2016

Swoop has been tearing up the sidelines of sporting events, public events and charity gatherings for the U since 1996. Swoop is a Red-Tailed hawk, which are indigenous to Utah, and is the official mascot...

Transforming glass, shifting perspectives: Jodi-McRaney Rusho & Post-Consumer Art

July 11, 2016

Environmentalism can be truly beautiful. Looking at some of Jodi McRaney-Rusho’s art, that seems obvious. Stunning glass work, in the form of beads, 3-D animals, canvas pieces and so much more adorn...

Utah Arts Festival Celebrates 40 Years of Bringing People Together

Utah Arts Festival Celebrates 40 Years of Bringing People Together

July 2, 2016

The smell of potatoes frying. The echo of bands playing on stages throughout the square. A constant song made up of Utah voices chatting and laughing. Tents, white and clean on the outside but loud and...

Student Feedback Wanted for Improvements to Foothill Drive

Student Feedback Wanted for Improvements to Foothill Drive

By Autumn Barney June 21, 2016

For years the traffic on Foothill Drive has delayed students' commute to the U. Transportation authorities have struggled to find a solution, so they've enlisted the help of those who know the road best...