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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

Option of assisted suicide gives terminally ill patients the right to choose when they die

October 2, 2014

In Feb. 2013, Pennsylvania hospital nurse Barbara Mancini handed her terminally ill, 93-year-old father, Joseph Yourshaw, a bottle of morphine with the intention of relieving his excruciating pain caused...

Humanity should refocus on conserving biodiversity while we still have it

October 2, 2014

Every two years, the World Wildlife Federation performs an empirical analysis of the planet’s animal populations and relates their findings to the public. It’s kind of like a biennial report...

(File Photo of The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U Shows its Pride with Week-Long Celebration

October 2, 2014

  The U’s Pride Week began Thursday with its 14th annual Gay-la and Silent Auction and will culminate with a celebration of “National Coming Out Day” on Oct. 11. Nathan Begaye, a senior in...

(Photo by Chris Samuels)

The MUSS on the Bus

October 2, 2014

  Cheers of crimson-clad students echo from Rice-Eccles Stadium on home game days, but when games are not hosted at the U, there’s the MUSS Bus. The MUSS Bus XIV transports students in the Mighty...

Ebola Case Ruled Out at Primary Childrens

Ebola Case Ruled Out at Primary Children’s

October 2, 2014

This story was updated Friday, Oct. 3   The "extremely unlikely" case of Ebola at Primary Children's Medical Center is now officially ruled out. The hospital released a statement on Friday noting the...

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling)

U Offers Free STD and HIV Testing

October 2, 2014

  The Center for Student Wellness wants students to get tested before they get sexy. The Health and Wellness Center is partnering with the Student Health Advisory Committee, part of the U’s Student...

(Photo by Chris Samuels)

Saudi Students Celebrate Culture

October 2, 2014

  Arab and American flags were flown together in the Union Ballroom on Wednesday night, as music played in the background. The flag of Saudi Arabia, which is green and white, reads “Allah is the...

(Photo Courtesy of Ian Godfrey)

Family Matters at the Marriott Library

October 2, 2014

  A ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorated the opening of a new room in the Marriott Library meant to help student parents balance home life with school life. The Family Reading Room has been in production...

SoCal-native Utes will have family in the stands at UCLA

October 2, 2014

The Utes’ matchup with eighth-ranked UCLA this Saturday will be a difficult challenge. Every Utah player will need grit and motivation in order to walk away from the Rose Bowl as victors. Perhaps a...

Adams: Utahs recruiting game is getting better, but still has room to grow

Adams: Utah’s recruiting game is getting better, but still has room to grow

October 2, 2014

It’s been a slow climb, but the Utes are undoubtedly starting to reap the benefits of being a part of the Pac-12. In the last couple of days, the Utah football program has picked up a number of recruits,...