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06/06/2025

Fork Fest is a local music fan’s dream, as the entire weekend boasts the talents of local musicians that have risen out of the Salt Lake and Provo areas. Many of whom have partaken from The Velour’s open mic opportunities. A few to look out for over the weekend include Little Moon, Swerved By Blondes, Wilbere, Drusky and Seaslak. With a full weekend of music, you’ll be sure to catch something new.

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

✍: Laney Hansen | The Utah Daily Chronicle

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06/05/2025

The University of Utah officially terminated its recognition of the Sigma Nu fraternity chapter following a series of hazing violations, according to a May 19 letter from university leadership. The fraternity will be barred from operating as a recognized student organization for at least six years.

In the letter to fraternity leadership, Vice President for Student Affairs Lori McDonald said the chapter violated multiple university policies, including 6-400 and 6-402, and engaged in misconduct spanning all three categories of hazing: subtle, harassment and violent.

McDonald wrote that she "[did] not have confidence” the chapter would comply with future university directives or terms of suspension, citing a pattern of hazing that persisted despite prior investigations in 2018 and 2023.

“Termination of the University’s recognition of the chapter is warranted,” McDonald stated. “These violations are egregious.”

📌 Read more from news writer Emerson Hagy at the link in our bio.

✍: Emerson Hagy | The Utah Daily Chronicle
📸: Rishi Deka | The Daily Utah Chronicle

06/04/2025

Sitting right in the center of Sugar House is the aptly named Sugar House Coffee. Having opened in 2002, Sugar House Coffee might seem small in size, but its impact on the local community cannot be understated. Inside its simple and charming exterior is a lovely atmosphere that's hard to find anywhere else in Salt Lake City. With a wide menu of drinks and food, it's a perfect place to go to any time of the day and for any reason as well. Not only that, but it welcomes anyone who comes in, meaning that no matter who you are, you'll feel right at home.

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

✍: Luke Ultey | The Utah Daily Chronicle

05/29/2025

The Utah Climbing Team is a student-run organization with both recreational and competitive divisions available to all students. Founded in 2014, the team aims to connect and challenge students by providing resources that help build community and improve on skills.

“There’s no tryouts, there’s nothing like that,” Hoermann said. “I think that’s one of our big strengths. We have a very big team of people who are all really psyched on climbing and improving, and we have all these opportunities for people to get better if they want.”

From May 2 to 5, Salt Lake City hosted the 2025 USA Climbing Collegiate National Championships, where the University of Utah earned gold medals across all categories — including overall — securing its fourth consecutive national title.

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

05/26/2025

This chapter in American history can feel particularly doomed. Climate change bears down on us all. The Trump administration is seemingly unbound by the rule of law. Our local legislators are only adding to this sense of chaos and repression, with jarring moves like banning pride flags in government buildings.

Conservative forces in this country have tried to crush dissent and destroy progressive movements before. While they can draft policy and pull off truly horrific political wins, they have never been able to kill ideas. Empathy-driven politics has survived before. It can survive again.

There is always success to be found for those who keep fighting.

📌 Read more from Opinion Writer Samantha Reagan at the link in our bio.

05/26/2025

This chapter in American history can feel particularly doomed. Climate change bears down on us all. The Trump administration is seemingly unbound by the rule of law. Our local legislators are only adding to this sense of chaos and repression, with jarring moves like banning pride flags in government buildings.

Conservative forces in this country have tried to crush dissent and destroy progressive movements before. While they can draft policy and pull off truly horrific political wins, they have never been able to kill ideas. Empathy-driven politics has survived before. It can survive again.

There is always success to be found for those who keep fighting.

📌 Read more from Opinion Writer Samantha Reagan at the link in our bio.

✍: Samantha Reagan | The Utah Daily Chronicle
🎨: Cecilia Acosta | The Daily Utah Chronicle

04/23/2025

Faculty at the University of Utah say a new state law has emboldened administrators to suppress dissent, pointing to blocked resolutions, overturned tenure cases and a growing climate of fear.

Their allegations follow U President Taylor Randall’s February invocation of SB192 to halt an Academic Senate debate about Provost and Senior Vice President of Faculty Affairs Mitzi Montoya’s conduct.

Lawmakers have framed the 2024 passage of SB192 as a technical update to formalize the merger of technical colleges with the state’s higher education system. However, it has ignited a debate over faculty autonomy at the U.

Critics say these clauses grant the president unilateral authority over faculty input. At the U, Academic Senate President Harriet Hopf acknowledged that January’s discussion was prohibited under the realm of SB192 due to the discussion of confidential information. However, she noted that existing university policy, not just the law, also played a role.

📌 Read more from News Writer Emerson Hagy and Investigative Writer Addy Cowley at https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2025/04/23/utah-faculty-say-new-law-and-leadership-have-jeopardized-academic-freedom/

✍: Emerson Hagy | The Daily Utah Chronicle
✍: Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle
📸: Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle

04/22/2025

The National Endowment for the Humanities has canceled three grants awarded to the University of Utah as result of the federal agency’s termination of over a thousand grants nationwide.

The U received notice that the NEH terminated the grants awarded to the J. Willard Marriott Library April 2. The school is appealing the NEH’s decision, according to Sarah Shreeves, the Alice Sheets Marriott dean of libraries, who spoke at Tuesday’s weekly research town hall.

The NEH issued 11 grants to the U from 2019-2024, totaling nearly $1.5 million in funding.

A three-year grant to the Marriott Library’s Special Collections and Books Arts Program was one of the three canceled grants. The funds were used to hire a catalog records assistant to improve access to the library’s vast array of visual arts books. Shreeves said the project focused on creating a “standard vocabulary to describe artist books” and that other libraries across the country were replicating the project. Shreeves added that the library is picking up funds to keep the assistant on staff as they appeal the grant cancellation.

📌 Read more from Assistant News Editor Giovanni Radtke at https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2025/04/17/the-national-endowment-for-the-humanities-cancels-three-grants-awarded-to-the-u/

✍: Giovanni Radtke | The Daily Utah Chronicle
📸: Tom Denton | The Daily Utah Chronicle

04/22/2025

It’s game day — the Huntsman is buzzing, the MUSS is going wild and your stomach is growling — but let’s be honest, stadium food gets a bad rap. However, here at the University of Utah, there are some genuinely tasty options if you know where to look. We’ve explored the concessions, talked to fellow Utes and uncovered the hidden gems — as well as the not-so-hidden delights — that the university has to offer.

Some people just want the classic stadium experience, and for that, traditional concessions are often the perfect choice. For a truly classic stadium experience, the “big three” concessions — hot dogs, pretzels and nachos — are readily available. At Rice-Eccles Stadium, you can find these stadium staples outside Portals 38 and 33, as well as at all concession stands within the Huntsman Center.

In recent years, students have voiced a desire for greater variety in stadium concessions, particularly healthier and more diverse options. Suggestions for healthier options ranged from salads to wraps, while others have expressed a craving for sushi.
Ultimately, the student voice is clear — Utes crave more variety, healthier choices and most importantly, affordable prices. Partnering with local vendors and incorporating student-friendly pricing strategies would significantly enhance the game-day experience for the entire student body. After all, a well-fed fan is a happy fan, and a happy fan makes for a roaring crowd.

📌 Read more from Sports Writer Max Valva at https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2025/04/21/best-worst-stadum-eats-university-of-utah/

✍: Max Valva | The Daily Utah Chronicle
📸: Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle

04/19/2025

The children of the family grew up in front of the camera, fulfilling their mother’s dream of being seen as the ideal Mormon family. The family of eight documented everything on their YouTube channel “8 Passengers,” from church on Sundays to family dinners. Viewers excitedly watched the family videos, leaving likes and comments expressing their love for them.

Late February, Hulu and Disney+ released a three-part documentary called “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke.” The docuseries was chilling, completely diving into the horrors within the Franke family. The widely followed case became even more intense with sickening unseen footage and shocking interviews with family, friends and neighbors.

Episode one: “Abundance,” painted a picture of who the family was at the beginning of the channel. Ruby wanted nothing more than to be the perfect mother, inspiring her to launch “8 Passengers.” The videos showcased the nuclear family’s every moment. With funny moments in the living room, kids’ school events and religious milestones, viewers felt connected to the family on their screen.

Episodes two and three: “Distortion” and “Truth,” took on this chilling turn, diving into the nightmares that unfolded in the family after the friendship with Ruby and Hildebrandt was formed.

The documentary does not shy away from the dark and disturbing details of the abuse — including photos and video from the day the children were found. It was a difficult watch, leaving no detail left unsaid.

📌 Read more from Arts Writer Ava Hart at https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2025/04/16/devil-the-family-horrific-detail/

✍: Ava Hart | The Daily Utah Chronicle
📸: “Devil in The Family” Courtesy of Hulu

04/15/2025

In a historic election, The Rose Ticket was declared the winner of the University of Utah’s 2025 ASUU presidency Friday. Their victory comes after a revote was triggered by campaign violations from the initially victorious Singh Ticket.

Alex Rose, a third-year pre-med and business student currently serving in the ASUU Senate, will assume the presidency alongside running mates Maddie Dahl and Auzja Morse. The ticket initially placed third in the election, falling behind the ABC Ticket, with 1,124 votes.

The ticket recognized and thanked the other candidates for their work before giving a message to students.

“We recognize the change many of you wish to see on our campus and the trust you have placed in us to make that change possible,” the post’s caption read. “We will always prioritize the needs and support of our student body, especially the groups who need it most. We love you all and as always.”

The ASUU Supreme Court found the Singh Ticket guilty of 5 out of the 9 allegations filed against them April 5. Amongst these allegations were voter intimidation, misleading campaign promises and harassment of election officials.

The Rose Ticket ran on a platform promising to revitalize the MobileU app and pledged to make financial transparency a top priority. Their victory marks the first time in recent ASUU history that an election result has been overturned due to campaign violations.

The Rose Ticket will be inaugurated April 23 in the Red Butte Garden. Election officials confirmed this week’s results as final and binding.

📌 Read more from News Writer Emerson Hagy at https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2025/04/14/rose-ticket-wins-asuu-presidency-over-singh-ticket-in-revote/

✍: Emerson Hagy | The Daily Utah Chronicle
📸: Alex Dolce, courtesy of ASUU

04/15/2025

Sanders visited the University of Utah on Sunday during his “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour. This tour has been everywhere from California to Colorado and just recently visited the U’s stomping grounds. It has been taking place since President Donald Trump’s term began in January.

The Jon M. Huntsman Center reached full stadium capacity, 15,000, while there were even more spectators on the floor and outside on the arena’s outdoor overflow. The lines stretched around the arena as people sold merchandise and petitioners advocated for their causes. There were some members of the crowd who had been in line since the early hours of the morning.

Along with Sanders, other speakers joined him in sharing their powerful messages with the crowd, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, better known as AOC, who could potentially be a presidential candidate in the 2028 election.

The crowd heard from Sarah Buck with Salt Lake Indivisible, Michael Alosi, a recently dismissed federal employee, Benjamin Jolley who runs an independent pharmacy and Utah politician Caroline Gleich.

Each speaker shared their own experiences, but they were all united in one unified message for the crowd: “It will never just be institutions and officials that uphold our democracy. It will always be the people, the masses,” Ocasio-Cortez said.

📌 Read more from News Writer Teanna Sorensen at https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2025/04/14/bernie-sanders-utah-oligarchy-tour/

✍: Teanna Sorensen | The Daily Utah Chronicle
📸: Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle
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