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Protesters gathered on Saturday, Jan. 3 in front of the Wallace Federal Building in downtown Salt Lake City following a ...
01/06/2026

Protesters gathered on Saturday, Jan. 3 in front of the Wallace Federal Building in downtown Salt Lake City following a US strike on Venezuela. As part of a nationwide call for action, speakers criticized the Trump administration’s military operation in the country and demanded for President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores to be freed from US custody.

These nationwide “emergency protests,” organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), are a response to the US government’s bombing of both civilian and military targets across Caracas early Saturday morning. President Maduro and his wife were captured by military forces and indicted in the Southern District of New York, according to a statement by US Attorney General Pamela Bondi on X.

Attendees included representatives from both the PSL and the People’s Freedom Party, a third party currently petitioning for status in Utah. Protesters carried Venezuelan flags, Soviet flags, Mexican flags and anti-Trump flags. Several war veterans also attended the protest.

📌 Read more from News Writer Leo LeBohec at the link in our bio.

✍️ & 📸: Leo LeBohec | The Daily Utah Chronicle

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Ella Zirbes delivered the defining routine of the night Friday, closing the meet with a 9.90 on floor to lead No. 5 Utah...
01/06/2026

Ella Zirbes delivered the defining routine of the night Friday, closing the meet with a 9.90 on floor to lead No. 5 Utah gymnastics to a 196.625 victory over No. 15 Minnesota and No. 22 Iowa in the Red Rocks’ 2026 home opener at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

Zirbes’ all-around 39.350 performance helped Utah hold off Minnesota, which finished with a 195.475, and Iowa at 194.825 in front of 11,191 fans.

For Zirbes, competing in the all-around was a moment she did not expect when she arrived on campus. “I came into college never really thinking I was going to do the all-around,” she said. “Tonight was about doing what I’ve been doing in the gym and being grateful for every moment.”

Utah set the tone on vault, highlighted by Zoe Johnson, who earned a 9.925 and ignited the Huntsman Center crowd with the first “10” chants of the season.

📌 Read more from Sports Writer Sean Stetson at the link in our bio.

✍️, 📸: Sean Stetson | The Daily Utah Chronicle

Utah volleyball is officially beginning a new chapter. On Monday, longtime head coach Beth Launiere announced she is ret...
12/19/2025

Utah volleyball is officially beginning a new chapter. On Monday, longtime head coach Beth Launiere announced she is retiring after 36 seasons with the program, ending one of the most impactful coaching careers in University of Utah history. The program also confirmed that associate head coach Alyssa D’Errico will become Utah’s next head coach.

Launiere finishes as the winningest coach the program has ever had, compiling a 689-439 record. When she took over in 1990, Utah volleyball had a limited history of success. Over the decades that followed, she elevated the Utes into a nationally competitive program, leading them to 20 NCAA tournament berths and four Sweet Sixteen runs in 2001, 2008, 2017 and 2019.

📌 Read more from Sports Writer Sean Stetson below.

✍️: Sean Stetson | The Daily Utah Chronicle
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Faculty at the University of Utah say that political pressure and administrative decision making have raised concerns ab...
12/09/2025

Faculty at the University of Utah say that political pressure and administrative decision making have raised concerns about “fear of speaking out,” leading to what some describe as growing uncertainty in the relationship between faculty and university administration.

In interviews across multiple departments, faculty have said that legislative pressure, a “top-down” administration and limited opportunities for input on university decision-making have shaped campus climate. Administrators have previously said that they must balance feedback from campus constituencies with expectations from state leaders and governing bodies.

However, faculty members who spoke with The Chronicle say that these dynamics left some feeling consultation is inconsistent or irrelevant, and that speaking openly about academic changes could come with risks to their jobs.

“That’s why I’m here talking, as opposed to some of our members,” Carlos Martinez, the president of the United Campus Workers Union (UCW), said. “A lot of people have concerns they want to talk about, but don’t feel confident that if they were to speak out, there wouldn’t be some form of retaliation by their administrators.”

Faculty cite fear of speaking out, limited transparency and weakened shared governance as tensions with administration rise.

📌 Read more from Assistant News Editor Addy Cowley, News Editor Emerson Hagy, and News Writer Luca DiGregorio at the link in our bio.

✍️: Addy Cowley, Emerson Hagy, and Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle
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Last year on June 20, the University of Utah’s Women’s Resource Center (WRC) announced their closure as a result of HB26...
11/30/2025

Last year on June 20, the University of Utah’s Women’s Resource Center (WRC) announced their closure as a result of HB261, an anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) bill prohibiting identity centers on public Utah campuses. The center previously provided scholarships, counseling services and support groups for women at the U.

Currently, the U has two centers that conduct the services formerly administered by the WRC — the Center for Student Access and Resources and the University Counseling Center (UCC). The bill, HB261, marks broader federal moves to prohibit DEI measures in education as well as overall restrictions on higher education.

📌 Read more from News Writer Georgia Metcalf below.

✍️: Georgia Metcalf | The Daily Utah Chronicle
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The University of Utah’s football program has a deep and enriched history that dates all the way back to 1892. In the ea...
11/30/2025

The University of Utah’s football program has a deep and enriched history that dates all the way back to 1892. In the early days of football at the U, it was a lot more simpler than what we see today.

📌 Read more from Sports Writer Collyn Cowles at the link in our bio.

✍️ & 📸: Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle

Get prepared for finals week! Free energy drinks and snacks from 10.a.m - 2.p.m next Monday and Tuesday at the Union ! ...
11/26/2025

Get prepared for finals week! Free energy drinks and snacks from 10.a.m - 2.p.m next Monday and Tuesday at the Union !

Universities are often recognized as beacons of tolerance and critical thought, even as campuses grapple with rising ins...
11/23/2025

Universities are often recognized as beacons of tolerance and critical thought, even as campuses grapple with rising instances of antisemitism (anti-Jewish bias) and Islamophobia. Faculty are expected to lead conversations on complex and sensitive issues like these, make difficult ideas accessible, challenge prejudice and foster learning environments where all students feel respected and heard.

However, recent data highlight a subtle yet significant gap. Non-religious faculty, a growing national demographic, and a large percentage of faculty represented in this study appear to exhibit lower levels of confidence and engagement in addressing these issues. This does not necessarily indicate disinterest but may signal a call to action for more comprehensive support and training for educators on topics related to and across the academic spectrum.

We, as part of the InFORM project, surveyed nearly 1,000 faculty members about their opinions on various aspects of university life, including religion, antisemitism (anti-Jewish bias) and Islamophobia on campus.

📌 Read more from Guest Writer Matthew J. Mayhew at the link in our bio.

✍: Matthew J. Mayhew | The Utah Daily Chronicle
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Utah is on a roll. With a 55-28 win over Baylor, hopes of claiming a spot in the Big 12 Conference Championship Game on ...
11/22/2025

Utah is on a roll. With a 55-28 win over Baylor, hopes of claiming a spot in the Big 12 Conference Championship Game on Dec. 6 remain intact.

An overwhelming chunk of Utah’s offensive success came from the run game: 380 rushing yards and five touchdowns capped off an impressive performance by the offensive line on the road.

Superstar offensive tackle and projected first-round NFL draft pick Spencer Fano explained how it feels to be a part of an elite rushing attack. “It’s so much fun. You do your job and then you see these guys just running down the field, it’s so much fun, man.” Fano said. “I feel like we usually have a bunch of those short chip yards and take a lot of time off the clock, but today those guys were getting out there and making plays. They’re untouchable when they’re in the open field.”

📌 Read more from Sports Editor John Leone at the link in our bio.

✍: John Leone | The Daily Utah Chronicle
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On Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., Kahlert Village went on lockdown due to a Salt Lake Police Department report ...
11/18/2025

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., Kahlert Village went on lockdown due to a Salt Lake Police Department report of an aggravated assault situation involving a girl being stabbed 15-20 times.

“Aggravated assault is an assault likely to cause serious bodily injury or death or with a weapon,” said U Police Sergeant Jason Miller in an in-person interview with The Chronicle.

Student accounts postulated that the stabbing was on the fourth floor of the Community Engagement tower. Kahlert Village residents claimed that the assailant was the victim’s boyfriend, who had an AR-15.

“It appears to be a swatting incident,” said President Taylor Randall to The Chronicle in a brief in-person exchange at the Department of Public Safety building at 9:00 p.m.

📌 Read more at the link in our bio.

✍️: Kate Brague, Will Ruzanski, Emerson Hagy, Georgia Metcalf, Teanna Sorensen, and Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle
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The first time students at the University of Utah learned about the changes the administration is making to the class sc...
11/18/2025

The first time students at the University of Utah learned about the changes the administration is making to the class schedule was through an Instagram post on Aug. 28 with the caption “so, about parking.” These changes will move some classes outside of primetime hours (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) so that by the fall of 2026, at least 40 percent of classes will be scheduled outside these hours.

After a negative reaction from students, including a petition to reverse the decision, the administration made another post claiming the motivation behind the change. “The real motivation for us is improving student success,” the post said. “Better scheduling helps students complete their degrees on time, which reduces tuition costs and allows them to enter the workforce sooner.”

📌 Read more from News Writer Luca DiGregorio at the link in our bio.

✍️: Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle
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Salt Lake City is a place that supports and nurtures art. From the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art to the Pioneer Theatr...
11/16/2025

Salt Lake City is a place that supports and nurtures art. From the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art to the Pioneer Theatre Company, there are plenty of places to go see and experience art. Naturally, Utah has its own premier, top-of-the-line spot for the grand and cherished art that is classical music. The Utah Symphony is the premier location for classical music in Utah.

The place of performance of the Utah Symphony is Maurice Abravanel Hall, a modern, gorgeous building that sets the right mood for the concerts. The actual performance hall itself creates a warm, relaxing atmosphere that gently guides the attention of the viewer to the stage. The stage has a square overlapping design, engaging the eyes to move across it and take it in.

📌 Read more from Arts Writer Luke Utley at the link in our bio.

✍: Luke Utley | The Utah Daily Chronicle
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