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Man pleads guilty to series of campus gropings »

A Utah man pleaded guilty earlier this month to charges stemming from a series of campus gropings in 2011. Gary Winston Fotheringham pleaded guilty on June 7 to three counts…

Jun 18 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More »
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Dorm first in Utah to be certified as sustainable »

A dorm at the U was the first in the state to be certified as sustainable, but students are having mixed reactions. The Donna Garff Marriott Honors Residential Scholars Community…

Jun 18 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More »
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Campus endures constant construction »

Kevin Tao Staff Writer First-time visitors of the U may think they are unlucky that they saw the campus during what appears to be a period of heavy construction. In…

Jun 18 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Pricey books cause students to search for other options »

Claire Thixton Staff Writer According to data released by Student Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs), textbook wholesale prices have raised at least three times the rate of inflation over the…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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New mineral named after U prof »

Davis Bunting Staff Writer Barbara Nash, professor of geology and geophysics, was recently honored with a newly discovered mineral, nashite, which was named after her. Joe Marty, a retired medical…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
Sports

Mergaert caps off career with triplet »

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On June 8, one of the most accomplished athletes in Utah history finished her career as a Ute with a…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Dykstra ushers in new era for Utes »

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When Utah hired new head swimming and diving coach Joe Dykstra, a new era began in the pool. Just looking…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Washburn has high hopes for NBA Draft »

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Utah basketball is officially looking to the future. On June 6, former Runnin’ Ute Jason Washburn participated in a workout…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Huntsman Center to host prep basketball next season »

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For the first time since 1999, Utah high school basketball will be played at the Huntsman Center next spring. On…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

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UMFA puts on Drawing Lab, an all-inclusive, interactive exhibit »

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by Katrina Vastag This summer, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) has put on an interactive exhibit — a Drawing Lab that allows visitors to not only admire art, but also create it. This exhibit, which opened May 17 and will be available to…

Jun 18 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Festival showcases all forms of art »

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Running during the third weekend in June, the Utah Arts Festival is an experience city dwellers look forward to. The extravaganza offers a variety of art, entertainment and culture by featuring live music, a short film festival, over a hundred local artists’ work and a…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Staff Picks: Favorite downtown hangouts »

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What is your favorite thing about downtown Salt Lake City? Katrina Vastag Staff Writer My favorite thing about downtown SLC is all the local restaurants. From the Park Cafe by Liberty Park to the Copper Onion, downtown SLC is a breeding ground of good food…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Utah Pride offers versatile entertainment to festival attendees »

Patrons dancing on one of the many stages during the 2013 Utah Pride Festival on Sunday on the grounds of the City and County Building. // Chad Zavala

This year, Utah Pride staged a plethora of entertainment. From drag queen extravaganzas to puppet shows, it’s safe to say that one of Salt Lake City’s biggest festivals offered performances for just about everyone. In fact, the variety of amusements set up throughout Washington Square…

Jun 3 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
Opinion

Snowden’s actions show disloyalty to government »

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Edward Snowden, a contractor for the National Security Agency, obtained access to classified national security documents and leaked the sensitive intelligence contained therein to a…

Jun 17 2013 / 3 Comments / Read More »

U.S. should stay out of Syrian conflict »

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The U.S. government, intelligence and private enterprise armed Osama bin-Laden and his Mujahideen fighters against the Soviets in Afghanistan in 1979; years later he became…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Public universities must avoid business trap »

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Education is the cornerstone of an informed populace. However, a creeping ideology is worming its way into university administration practices that could threaten the very…

Jun 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

The U should pursue tuition lock plan »

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Students across the nation have felt the sharp sting of rising tuition costs. The National Center for Educational Statistics reported that between 2000 and 2011…

Jun 3 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Snowden’s actions show disloyalty to government

Edward Snowden, a contractor for the National Security Agency, obtained access to classified national security documents and leaked the sensitive intelligence contained therein to a British newspaper, The Guardian. He did so in order to expose…

Jun 17 2013 / Read More »
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Brits show more affection than they realize

An ad that plays before lots of BBC dramas says, “When you combine this with a society that has no ability to express its feelings, you frankly have the perfect recipe for drama.” Balderdash, BBC. The…

Jun 17 2013 / Read More »
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Public universities must avoid business trap

Education is the cornerstone of an informed populace. However, a creeping ideology is worming its way into university administration practices that could threaten the very basis of education. This ideology, which is gaining an unnerving amount…

Jun 17 2013 / Read More »
Photos Patrons dancing on one of the many stages during the 2013 Utah Pride Festival on Sunday on the grounds of the City and County Building. // Chad Zavala

Photos: Utah Pride Festival 2013

Photos from the Utah Pride Festival, Salt Lake City, June 2013. From Frances Moody, Chad Zavala / The Daily Utah Chronicle…

Jun 3 2013 / Read More »
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