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The Daily Utah Chronicle is an independent student newspaper published daily Monday through Friday
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Student activism has shaped the University of Utah for years, yet the focus of said activism has evolved with changing p...
09/12/2025

Student activism has shaped the University of Utah for years, yet the focus of said activism has evolved with changing political climates, safety concerns and institutional challenges.

To understand how students are engaging in activism and protest at the U, the Chronicle sat with Black Student Union (BSU) President Nevaeh Parker, Pacific Islander Student Association’s (PISA) Vice President Mayette Pahulu and MEChA leader Agnelli Hernandez.

📌 Read more from News Writer Suvam Pokharel at the link in our bio.

✍: Suvam Pokharel | The Daily Utah Chronicle
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A show that began as a brainchild in a London library has entered the inaugural season of the Studio 115 Series on campu...
09/12/2025

A show that began as a brainchild in a London library has entered the inaugural season of the Studio 115 Series on campus.

“After a lot of pushing from a lot of students and faculty over the last couple of years, there’s finally a space for new works and student live productions,” Joel Thompson, playwright and director of “Same Mistakes” said.

The Performing Arts Building, located next to the Campus Store, is home to Studio 115, a black box theatre space, and has now become the spot for fringe-style theatre productions. Beginning in the fall semester, the Studio 115 Series welcomes students, faculty and staff to get involved in community-based performance art. This coming weekend, Sept. 11 through 14, will present “Same Mistakes,” the third of 10 shows in this year’s season.

📌 Read more from Arts Editor Laney Hansen at the link in our bio.

✍️: Laney Hansen | The Daily Utah Chronicle
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Charlie Kirk was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. ...
09/10/2025

Charlie Kirk was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. President Trump claimed “the Great, and even Legendary Charlie Kirk, is dead.”

Videos circulating online show the political commentator speaking to a large group of students before a single shot rings out amongst the crowd. Kirk was talking about mass shootings at the time he was shot. The video shows Kirk recoiling and then blood pouring from his neck.

The crowd attending Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour” event gasped before rapidly dispersing. Kirk’s security team took him from the event to a hospital.

Despite earlier reports of a suspect in custody, Deseret News confirmed that no suspect was arrested. The campus is on lockdown and classes have been cancelled.

📌 Read more at https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2025/09/10/charlie-kirk-dead-after-being-shot-at-uvu/

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📸: Turning Point USA executive director Charlie Kirk speaks on the inauguration day of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second Presidential term, inside Capital One, in Washington, U.S. January 20, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar/ File Photo

Parent Giving is a group of University of Utah parents who donate their time and money to support students at the U.The ...
09/10/2025

Parent Giving is a group of University of Utah parents who donate their time and money to support students at the U.

The group organizes events, fundraising and volunteer efforts to build community among parents, students and the campus as a whole.

📌 Read more from News Writers Teetad Govitviwat at the link in our bio.

✍: Teetad Govitviwat | The Utah Daily Chronicle
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On Aug. 25, Utah State Judge Dianna Gibson ordered the Legislature to redraw Utah’s congressional districts to comply wi...
09/09/2025

On Aug. 25, Utah State Judge Dianna Gibson ordered the Legislature to redraw Utah’s congressional districts to comply with the Better Boundaries Initiative.

The initiative, created by citizens to end gerrymandering and ensure fair boundary lines, was approved by voters as Proposition 4 in 2018. Gibson’s ruling applies only to Utah’s four congressional districts, not to legislative or school board maps.

📌 Read more from news writer Teanna Sorensen at the link in our bio.

✍: Teanna Sorensen | The Utah Daily Chronicle
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Salt Lake City — Utah volleyball’s sweep of the Utah Classic opening weekend wasn’t just about wins — it was about compo...
09/06/2025

Salt Lake City — Utah volleyball’s sweep of the Utah Classic opening weekend wasn’t just about wins — it was about composure. The Utes went 3–0 against No. 24 Dayton, Lafayette and Washington State, and head coach Beth Launiere left impressed with how her young roster handled itself.

“I was pleasantly pleased with how the weekend went,” Launiere said. “We were starting and playing a lot of freshmen and sophomores. Honestly, I thought we showed really nice composure. We executed at a high level and kind of met every challenge as it came. So, yeah, I was very pleased.”

The Utes went 3-1 against Dayton, the only team to push the Utes to a fourth set last weekend. Against Lafayette, the Utes never let off the gas, cruising to a 25-17, 25-16, 25-14 sweep. Utah trailed by as many as eight in the opening set before storming back to win in three against Washington State, clawing through tight finishes in all three frames (25-22, 25-23, 25-22).

📌 Read more from sports writer Sean Stetson below.

✍️ 📸: Sean Stetson | The Daily Utah Chronicle

Brave Conversations, a campus dialogue hosted by Student Leadership & Involvement (SLI) and the Bennion Center, brought ...
09/03/2025

Brave Conversations, a campus dialogue hosted by Student Leadership & Involvement (SLI) and the Bennion Center, brought students and faculty together on Tuesday, Sept. 2 to discuss fi****ms and the impact of the university’s new open carry policy.

To create a judgment-free space, Brave Conversations — guided by moderators and facilitators — followed a structured format: participants first reflected silently for one minute, then each person at a six-person table had two minutes to share without interruption. After three rounds of questions, the tables transitioned into a 15-minute open discussion. Lastly, participants reflected on how the dialogue shaped their perspectives and the unexpected common ground they discovered at their tables.

📌 Read more from Assistant News Editor Addy Cowley below.

✍️ 📸: Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle

On Thursday, the University of Utah released a statement via Instagram introducing its upcoming class policy, effective ...
09/02/2025

On Thursday, the University of Utah released a statement via Instagram introducing its upcoming class policy, effective spring 2026.

The plan would lead to the scheduling of more classes outside of what it calls “primetime hours,” which the university said via Instagram are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Their goal by fall 2026 is to have “no more than 30%” of classes scheduled during these hours.

The post quickly drew hundreds of critical comments, with students voicing frustration over how the change could disrupt commutes, jobs and already limited parking options.

📌 Read more from news writers Georgia Metcalf and Anjali Iyer below.

✍️: Georgia Metcalf and Anjali Iyer | The Daily Utah Chronicle

A new state law now allows concealed-carry permit holders to openly carry fi****ms at the U. The law has sparked concern...
09/01/2025

A new state law now allows concealed-carry permit holders to openly carry fi****ms at the U. The law has sparked concerns from students and faculty, prompting calls for clearer communication and safety tools.

As of July 21, the University of Utah announced that it would be following new guidelines regarding the carrying of fi****ms on campus. At first this policy based on Utah House Bill 128, would allow for the concealed carry of fi****ms, with the stipulation that the right permits must be held.

On Aug. 15, the university confirmed that anyone over the age of 18 who holds a concealed carry permit can now open carry on campus.

The U explained the original rules for fi****ms in an article from their official news site, U, on July 21 and has updated the story to include the language about open carry.

📌 Read more from news writers Teanna Sorensen and Emerson Hagy below.

✍️: Teanna Sorensen and Emerson Hagy | The Daily Utah Chronicle
🎨: Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle

Beginning in September 2024, the Academic Advising Center (AAC) began its transition into two units — the Navigate Hub f...
08/30/2025

Beginning in September 2024, the Academic Advising Center (AAC) began its transition into two units — the Navigate Hub for Exploring Students (NHES), led by Julia Vincent, and Campus Advising Solutions (CAS), led by Ashley Glenn — to streamline and simplify student access to services.
This is part of a larger project to restructure student services under Senior Vice President and Provost Mitzi Montoya.

📌 Read more from News Writer Teetad Govitviwat at the link in our bio.

✍: Teetad Govitviwat | The Daily Utah Chronicle
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Summer is for markets, music, being outdoors and community, and no one knows this better than KRCL. Day In The Park brou...
08/29/2025

Summer is for markets, music, being outdoors and community, and no one knows this better than KRCL. Day In The Park brought to you by KRCL is coming to the International Peace Gardens August 23 from noon to 6 p.m. The event is in partnership with a plethora of environmental non-profits, TreeUtah, Wasatch Food Co-op, Utah Rivers Council, Warm Springs Alliance and Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music.

📌 Read more from Arts Writer Hailey Edmonds at the link in our bio.

✍: Hailey Edmonds | The Utah Daily Chronicle

Utah state law allows fi****ms on college campuses as long as proper regulations are followed. These laws surrounding fi...
08/28/2025

Utah state law allows fi****ms on college campuses as long as proper regulations are followed. These laws surrounding fi****ms apply to all on the U of U campus, including students, faculty, staff and visitors.
In order to carry a firearm on university premises, an individual must be at least 18 years or older. These individuals must have obtained a concealed weapon permit (CWP) from the State of Utah; permits from other states will not be accepted. If these requirements are not met, an individual cannot carry a concealed weapon on campus.

“There’s no constitutional carry on campus, you have to have particular credentials,” said Hinojosa. “When you get a concealed carry permit, you go through a full criminal background check through the Bureau of Criminal Identification here in the state.”

📌 Read more from News Writer Teanna Sorenson

✍: Teanna Sorenson | The Utah Daily Chronicle
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