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dailyutahchronicle. com > 04/08/2026 > mushrooms-that-cause-hallucinations-of-whimsical-little-fairies-and-elves

U mycologists lead research on mushrooms that cause hallucinations of "whimsical little fairies and elves

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1068+ words) Imagine seeing dozens of energetic little people jumping and climbing around an otherwise undistorted world, just inches tall and dressed in brightly colored clothes, all because you ate an undercooked mushroom. That's the focus of Colin Domnauer's doctoral research at…...

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dailyutahchronicle. com > 04/08/2026 > how-university-of-utah-dancers-and-faculty-manage-burnout

How University of Utah dancers and faculty manage burnout

14+ hour, 9+ min ago  (969+ words) The Chronicle spoke with University of Utah student and faculty dancers to discuss mental health in the field. Frank described the overall workload of the classes within the program as "a lot. It's very long days " from 9 to 5 you're doing…...

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dailyutahchronicle. com > 04/03/2026 > u-expands-game-program-with-new-downtown-facility

U expands game program with new downtown facility

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (519+ words) The University of Utah's Division of Games recently expanded into a new city center location, creating a larger, dedicated space to support its rapidly growing program. The move is a major step forward for one of the nation's top-ranked game…...

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dailyutahchronicle. com > 04/03/2026 > ignite-utah-action-hosts-cd1-discussion-panel-at-slcc

Ignite Utah Action hosts CD1 discussion panel at SLCC

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (548+ words) The event included candidate mingling at the start and end of the panel, a questioning of the candidates based off pre-written questions and a live audience question and answer. Ignite Utah Action is a non-profit organization focused on empowering Gen…...

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dailyutahchronicle. com > 04/01/2026 > u-confirms-measles-case-on-campus-warns-of-exposure

U confirms measles case on campus, warns of exposure

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (295+ words) As measles cases continue to surge across Utah, the University of Utah is warning of potential exposure to the infectious disease on campus from March 24 to March 28 after a case was confirmed. In a Wednesday night campus alert, the U's…...

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dailyutahchronicle. com > 03/31/2026 > thousands-march-through-slc-in-no-kings-protest

Thousands march through SLC in No Kings Protest

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (341+ words) On Saturday, March 28, citizens of Salt Lake City gathered to protest "No Kings," a nationwide, anti-Trump movement centered on peaceful demonstrations asserting that America has "no kings." The protest was organized in response to President Trump's June 14, 2025, appearance at the…...

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dailyutahchronicle. com > 03/30/2026 > utah-2034-olympic

Utah 2034 Olympic planners address student housing, infrastructure at U panel

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (235+ words) University of Utah students may be relocated from campus housing during the 2034 Winter Olympics, officials said Wednesday, as planners work through what they called a "multipart" solution to accommodate thousands of incoming athletes. He said he is excited for how…...

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dailyutahchronicle. com > 02/27/2026 > activists-rally-in-support-of-great-salt-lake-conservation-legislation

Activists rally in support of Great Salt Lake conservation legislation

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (310+ words) A few dozen conservation activists and citizens rallied at the Capitol on Wednesday to urge state legislators to revisit SB250, a bill allocating $200 million in funding for the Great Salt Lake. Sen. Nate Blouin sponsored the bill. The activists also encouraged…...

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dailyutahchronicle. com > 03/27/2026 > drying-great-salt-lake-concerns-u

ASUU panel warns drying Great Salt Lake "concerns U," raises public health concerns " The Daily Utah Chronicle

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (867+ words) As conservationists estimate the Great Salt Lake will fall to new record lows later this year, the ASUU sustainability board's Wednesday panel hosted prominent local conservationists in Gardner Commons, including a physician, environmental activists, a lawmaker, and an Indigenous scholar....

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dailyutahchronicle. com > 03/26/2026 > utahs-ski-team-wins-18th-national-championship-in-school-history

Utah's ski team wins 18th national championship in school history

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (339+ words) In the men's race, Mons Melbye brought his best competition to the race. Throughout most of the race, Melbye was pretty far away from the front; however, at the final stretch, he kicked it into gear. His strong finish brought…...