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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

Gov. Gary Herbert’s office said Wednesday that the state would not recognize same-sex marriages, pending another court ruling. Daily Utah Chronicle file photo.

‘A sad day’ for same-sex families

January 9, 2014

The same-sex couples who were married before the Supreme Court’s Jan. 6th stay on on a federal judge’s strike down of ammendment 3 will not be able to file taxes together or change their surnames. The...

Courtesy of Alice Art Collection.

‘Utah Iconography’ explores symbols of the Beehive State

January 8, 2014

The Beehive State is home to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is a place painted with red rock landscapes, the Great Salt Lake and snow-capped mountains. It also temporarily housed infamous...

Ultimate U Wedding final couples Jordan and Alexandria (left) and Ashley and Colton (right) flash the U. Photo courtesy of Dezember Photography.

Public to vote for winning U fan couple

January 8, 2014

For one couple, the words “I now pronounce you man and wife” will ring out in Rice-Eccles Stadium on March 8, but only after a little friendly competition. The Ultimate Utah Wedding competition, hosted...

(From left to right) Malia Nawahine with cousin Wendy Anae and her sister Valerie. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Women’s basketball: Nawahine family represents on the court

January 8, 2014

Many teams unofficially declare themselves as “family.” While the camaraderie of being on a sports team is strong, it cannot replace the bond that exists between blood-relatives. Utah has been lucky...

Photos: Pat Miller Invitational: Alpine skiing

Photos: Pat Miller Invitational: Alpine skiing

January 8, 2014

All photos by Brent Uberty.

Photo by Brent Uberty.

Photos: Pat Miller Invitational: Nordic skiing

January 8, 2014

Photos by Brent Uberty.

Max Gallant, a junior in material science and engineering, tutors Clayton Sweeten, a sophmore in physics in the Peterson Heritage Center Tuesday night. Photo by Chris Ayers.

PHC offers tutors for struggling students

January 8, 2014

Hitting the books does not need to mean isolation. This semester the Peterson Heritage Center is offering free tutoring sessions for various subjects Sunday through Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. Biology,...

Rory Penman

UTA needs to improve its services

January 8, 2014

This morning I, a lowly commuter student planning my morning route, hopped on the UTA website and was greeted by the words, “New Year’s Resolution: Improve air quality by riding UTA.” This amused...

Student clubs and organizations gathered together for Plazafest Jan. 8th in the Union ballroom. Photo by Chris Samuels.

Weather pushes Plazafest indoors

January 8, 2014

Plummeting temperatures and whirling snow flurries sent Plazafest inside this year. Because of inclement weather, the celebration — which offers students a variety of ways to connect with campus organizations...

Photo courtesy of Roseanne Cash.

Rosanne Cash’s newest album illustrates city, Southern soul

January 8, 2014

I have this dream. It has slowly been building inside me, rolling and gaining momentum with each Southern accent I hear and every open road I travel. I want this dream to become reality. In my dream,...