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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

Society depends on teachers, so they deserve more respect

January 26, 2015

You’ve heard the saying, “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” This idiom has been around far too long, demeaning the profession of teaching. It exists in direct contradiction...

LDS church needs to welcome questions from within its ranks

January 26, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]John Dehlin, founder of the MormonStories.org podcast and StayLDS.com, is facing disciplinary action from the LDS church for alleged apostasy, with a disciplinary council...

Ignorance should not dissuade people from voting

January 26, 2015

We live in a country where we are able to choose the people who represent us in government. However, voter turnout is never 100 percent. So many people who have the ability to vote don’t. Why?...

Miller: Runnin Utes are enjoying the view from the winning side

Miller: Runnin’ Utes are ‘enjoying the view from the winning side’

January 25, 2015

On Sunday, the Larry Krystkowiak era hit a few milestones, one of which Coach Krystkowiak never thought would be reached. With Utah’s 77-56 win over Washington, Krystkowiak won his 100th game as a...

Utes run past Washington in another blowout

By Griffin Adams and Griffin Adams January 25, 2015

Whenever Utah junior Dakarai Tucker steps onto the floor, he has one goal in mind. “I just focus on fundamentals and every shot I shoot is a good shot,” Tucker said. “...I try to be an...

New Utah Education Model Will Provide Incentives

By Carolyn Webber January 25, 2015

Entice a kid with some candy, and he may do his homework. Entice a university with funding, and every student will. Regents from The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) gathered on Friday to discuss...

(Photo Courtesy of Morgan Byrne)

Cuba Trip Gives U Students New Perspectives

January 25, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   A course at the U took a group of students to Cuba last October for a brand new type of study abroad experience. RELATED: NEW UTAH EDUCATION MODLE WILL PROVIDE...

(Photo Courtesy of Arielle Spanvill)

U Student Shares Her Story at the White House

By Mary Royal January 25, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   The last day of Fall Semester was an exciting time for students at the U, but especially for graduate student Arielle Spanvill. A project manager for Utah...

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling)

Laptops Provide Help for Nontraditional Students

By Carolyn Webber January 25, 2015

  Laptops are an essential tool for the average college student, so for those without the economic means, not having one can be an obstacle to completing education. The Women’s Resource Center...

U Instructor Dan Bammes Says Goodbye to Radio

By Julianne Skrivan January 25, 2015

After a 12-and-a-half-year career as a radio journalist with KUER, a charter radio station for NPR, Dan Bammes, who has also taught as an associate instructor in the U’s Department of Communication,...