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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

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Geek Week Helps Students Prepare for Finals

December 7, 2014

  While you’re guzzling energy drinks and pulling all-nighters to prepare for finals, head to the Marriott Library for extended study hours. During ASUU’s Geek Week, the library will remain open...

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Construction Coming to Presidents Circle

December 7, 2014

  In the past 79 years, the George Thomas Building in Presidents Circle has served as the U’s library and the Utah Museum of Natural History. In Fall 2016, it will house research labs. The U plans...

(Photo Courtesy of Randall Harrington with the Just Dont Quit Foundation)

Wheeling His Way to Victory

December 7, 2014

  Basketball player Jeff Griffin has had a long road of trials leading up to his success. Nearly 20 years ago, when he fell 40 feet from a ladder and was paralyzed from the waist down, Griffin’s...

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Spanish Club Says Adiós for Fall Semester

December 7, 2014

  After an inactive semester, the U’s Spanish Club might not be returning next spring. Victor Zabala, head of the club, said scheduling conflicts are to blame. Zabala said they tried to change...

Utah blanks Wildcats, advances to second round of NCAA Tournament

December 5, 2014

The Utes advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after sweeping Kansas State in straight sets on Friday evening. Utah only trailed three times in the three sets, twice on just the first point...

Red Rock freshmen thrive in team’s family atmosphere

December 5, 2014

When freshman Red Rock Kari Lee was younger, her mother made her make a choice. While it didn’t matter which one, Lee’s mother made each of her children participate in some sort of sport, and...

Degrees need value beyond “a purchased résumé item”

December 4, 2014

According to a 2011 Harvard study, only 56 percent of students who begin a bachelor’s degree program in America finish within six years. Why do so many college students drop out? A Pew Research...

Runnin Utes shock the Shockers

Runnin’ Utes shock the Shockers

December 4, 2014

Sometimes words cannot appropriately describe a situation and such was the case late Wednesday night in Salt Lake City. With 14,319 screaming Utah fans cheering on their team, Utah used a nifty runner...

Miller: Runnin’ Utes show mettle in signature win over Shockers

December 4, 2014

It’s not supposed to be easy. Utah spent the 2013-14 season trying to move up to the upper echelon of the sport. The Utes had the look of a top team, but couldn’t find a top result. A season...

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Study Abroad Options Focus on Community

December 3, 2014

  The Social Work Department at the U offers study abroad trips in Mongolia, Ghana and Mexico. These options are different than a regular study abroad because the focus is on working with community...