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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

Mary Beth Lofgren loses her balance on the beam during a meet at the Huntsman Center. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Gymnastics: Utes still aiming for beam improvement

January 14, 2014

Most often in team sports, the word “balance” is used to describe a squad that has a good mixture of athletes. In gymnastics, having balance is taken more literally, particularly on beam. A season...

Students check their eyes yesterday afternoon at the ASUU Health Program Fair in the Union Ballroom. Photo by Dane Goodwin.

ASUU health program #Healthy4Dayz kicks off

January 14, 2014

ASUU is on a crusade to improve student wellness with a campaign called #Healthy4dayz. The campaign kicked off with a wellness fair in the Union Ballroom on Tuesday. Students who attended got information...

Students work at their desks in the ASSU offices in the union. Photo by Chris Samuels.

Applications closed, primary set to start

January 14, 2014

ASUU election season is beginning to heat up now the application process has been finalized for all positions. The next step for candidates is to prepare their campaign for the primary elections, which...

Sophmore forward Jordan Loveridge jumps high to score against Oregon State. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Men’s basketball: Utes learn from offensive mistakes

January 14, 2014

During Utah’s normal practice time Monday, the Huntsman Center court was silent. Instead of their typical activities, the Utes huddled together in the film room dissecting their most recent loss to Washington...

Students mingle with active members during Chi Omega’s Cookies and Cocoa yesterday evening at the chapter house. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Sororities host spring recruitment activities

January 14, 2014

Five sororities from the U have begun their informal recruitment for Spring Semester. Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Pi Beta Phi and Kappa Kappa Gamma have all started their recruiting events for...

Rory Penman

Academia should stop spoiling athletes

January 14, 2014

When I was in high school, I sat next to a football player in my math class. He would often ask me for help on the problems. He didn’t struggle with the new concepts we were learning in the class. Instead,...

Lindsay Schuring

Current generation needs to rethink swearing

January 14, 2014

The careless use of the English language is something I feel must be brought to attention. More specifically, words that degrade or demean any group(s) of people need to be eradicated. Although most will...

The Utah offensive line lets UCLA slip in during a game last season at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Jim Harding joins Utah staff

January 14, 2014

The shuffling around of the Utah coaching staff continued Tuesday when Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham announced that former Wyoming co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, Jim Harding, will...

Rev. France A. Davis speaks to a crowd of over 8,000 people at the Huntsman Center. Photo courtesy of the Office for Equity and Diversity.

MLK, Jr. Week focuses on racial profiling

January 14, 2014

Each year, the U’s Office for Equity and Diversity hosts a celebration to honor the accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr. During this year’s week-long event, beginning Jan. 16 and ending Jan....

The Utah State Legislature has many bills coming up
in its spring session that will affect U students. Photo by Conor Barry.

Utah legislature introduces new bills that could affect U students

January 14, 2014

House Bill 45: In-State Tuition for Military Service Members Introduced by Rep. Curtis Oda (R-Clearfield) Protects resident status for veterans seeking to apply for in-state tuition by removing the 12-month...