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No person, without expressed permission of The Chronicle, may take more than one copy of any Chronicle issue. 01 News Openings 2020 02 News Openings 2020 COVID: the Second Wave and The World It Creates strength | connection | leadership for Emerging Adults safe ways to Story by Megan McKellar(Staff Writer) stay healthy ince its initial outbreak in Wuhan, China — the COVID-19 pandemic has the pandemic has brought into play, such as quarantine and the wearing of a begun to see the full extent of it,” Newell said. greatly impacted every aspect of life and will continue to do so for an mask. She said she sees wearing a mask as a way to show that she cares about Newell said that America has been drifting for Sindeterminate period of time. others. a long time in the direction of selfishness and cal- According to economics professor Marshall Steinbaum, the missteps taken “I have been trying to take this opportunity to be more aware of people out- lousness, and the idea that a national crisis has at the beginning of the outbreak will have long-lasting effects on the public, side of myself,” Bateman said. been used by leadership as a way to gain political such as failing to establish measures that would have enabled everyone to Lindsay Keegan, an infectious disease epidemiologist at the University of advantage instead of making sacrifices in the in- come out of lockdown while still prolonging the effort to contain the virus. Utah, said the likelihood of an outbreak in the fall depends on a number of terest of society as a whole is unprecedented. “So now we’re basically looking at an uncontained pandemic. Where every- factors. “I can’t think of an instance in American his- body going to work is exactly what spreads the virus, and yet people need to “We have had very few COVID-19 infections thus far and consequently we tory when a grave national peril was faced, and go to work in order to make a living. And those two things basically can’t be have very little population immunity. So it follows that as people begin mixing the ethic being expressed by the leadership of the reconciled,” Steinbaum said. more broadly, there will be a rise in infections. How we implement mixing country was not to bind up our wounds and help Steinbaum said the most important lesson learned about the economy is (classroom size, mask wearing, or other factors) can greatly impact how the each other, but instead finger pointing,” Newell that there needs to be a way to pay people not to go to the workplace to sup- fall looks with respect to COVID infections,” Keegan said. said. press the virus. According to the Utah Department of Health, as of July 12, the state of Utah Newell also sees positive changes being brought “The people who are required to go to work to make a living are the ones has 29,484 cases and 215 people who’ve passed away due to the virus. in society due to COVID-19, namely compassion who have been most susceptible. I think that tells us a lot about how the labor Professor Emeritus L. Jackson Newell, who teaches social ethics and educa- being awakened in people due to the fragility peo- market works — who has the ability to control where and how they work. Ver- tional leadership philosophy has over 60 years of teaching experience. Newell ple all feel about in their own health and lives. He sus who’s at somebody else’s discretion and can be made to enter an unsafe compared the United States’ response to the outbreak to previous crises that said the disproportionate economic effects and environment for themselves and their families, because the alternative is not the nation has navigated through. health effects across our population play into this being able to eat or to care for your family,” Steinbaum said. “Generally in times of crisis people pull together and we have in this cri- as well. According to Newell, it’s a sentiment that Steinbaum is concerned the pandemic will exacerbate bad trends in the sis the mind-boggling experience of responding to the epidemic in ways that hasn’t been felt in a long time. world of higher education, specifically the defunding of public institutions as divide people,” Newell said, referring to the politicization of wearing masks. “It’s truly exciting to me to think that, at least employment states need to cut their budgets. This could result in an increase in the cost According to the Center for Disease Control, it is estimated that about 500 since 1968, this is one of the most propitious years of higher education, which most students cannot meet other than through million people or one-third of the world’s population became infected with in American history. No matter what happens this opportunities student debt that takes a lifetime to pay off. the Spanish flu. fall, you’re going to be telling your grandchildren “That’s obviously something that’s already pretty much ongoing in the high- Newell drew several comparisons between COVID-19 and the 1918 Spanish about it, and dealing with the consequences of it, er education world — people need more and more degrees, those degrees are flu pandemic, during which his father was alive. whatever they are,” Newell said. more and more expensive … If states cut higher education budgets more be- “A more agricultural society then, many more people lived in rural areas [email protected] cause they have lost out on revenue due to the pandemic, then that’s going to and produced their own food, and even in cities people were not accustomed @meganbmckellar get even worse,” Steinbaum said. to restaurant dining, Starbucks sipping, and megastores. They adjusted more Rebecca Bateman, an undergraduate research assistant working to develop easily than we do, and they understood so much less about contagion that models about the pandemic, believes that the future of the virus is based on social distancing wasn’t a priority,” Newell said. the response of states and individuals. Dr. Newell also drew comparisons between the historical contexts of both CAmpus REcreation SErvices “In St. George, where I live now, the Dixie Regional Medical has recently pandemics. neared their ICU capacity, and a lot of people down here don’t know that,” “Rather than coming out of an era of great national sacrifice (after World for more information on happenings inside and outside the eccles Student life center Bateman said. War I), we’re actually coming into an era of great national awakening … We Bateman spoke to the difficulties of adjusting to some new aspects of life have a reckoning that we’re in the middle of right now and I think we haven’t Visit campusrec.utah.edu and follow us on social media @uofucampusrec 04 News Openings 2020 Openings 2020 News 0605

Housing: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Story by Natalie Colby, Kayleigh Silverstein and Ivana Martinez

Lassonde Institute

he University of Utah’s on-campus housing applications for the 2020- year, which will provide her a kitchen to do so. One of those “cumbersome policies” Markman re- 21 school year opened in February. Housing applications require stu- “I haven’t made a cookie in ages,” Radmall said. fers to are the security cameras HRE installed in the Tdents to answer questions about their preferences, including what time Aubrey Warren is an undeclared first-year student. She also lives in Sage middle of October 2019. “I was more displeased with they go to bed, their thoughts on overnight guests and even what temperature Point and has a different opinion of living on campus. Warren said Sage Point the fact that they installed them without informing us GO GLOBAL WITH LEARNING ABROAD they like to keep their room. Along with a place to live, the U also provides is what she was left with when she signed up for housing because she did not and alerting us that they would be in common spac- learning and themed communities for students with shared interests across get priority. es,” Markman said. “Their rhetoric made it sound as all different housing options. Each housing location offers something unique “I don’t feel like living on campus is worth the cost, not even close,” Warren though the cameras would be on the outside of the to students, and there are many options to choose from. said. “The worst part is having a roommate.” building.” While Warren said it is nice to live on campus for the first year, as one can Rebecca Bateman is a junior studying economics Heritage Commons make friends, she thinks students get relatively little for the amount they pay. and philosophy and wants students to know three GHANA Originally built to house the 2002 Winter Olympic athletes and located in Warren plans to live off-campus next year and said she thinks she will enjoy things about living on Officer’s Circle. “Number one, I North Campus, Heritage Commons includes Chapel Glen, Sage Point and it more. Jaden Le, a freshman studying biology, said he enjoys living in Sage would want them to know that it’s a really convenient Gateway Heights. Gateway Heights is the only gender-segregated dorm on Point and would recommend it to others. thing to do; and number two, I would want them to campus. “The best part is that we have a gym on the first floor which is nice in case know that it is easy to find community here,” Bateman These dorms do not have kitchens and require a meal plan. They have a wide of unfortunate weather or late-night workouts,” Le said. said. “And number three, I would want them to rec- variety of options, including triples, singles, doubles and economy doubles, ognize and weigh the costs of living here, and by cost INDIA and for the 2020-21 school year, are only open for freshmen. Katrina Radmall, Officers Circle I mean actual money. It costs a lot of money to live a freshman studying psychology, lives in Sage Point. She said she chose this Stationed on the east side of campus in front of the PHC, a row of houses is here.” option because the rooms were laid out as suites and it offered single rooms, lined up neatly in a semi-circle. Officers Circle consists of 10 themed houses, and she wanted her own space to work. each one focused on some academic specialty. Students are grouped together Lassonde Studios Radmall said that she dislikes how far of a walk it is from the Peterson Her- in Living Learning Communities. LLCs are meant to group students together A home meant for entrepreneurs and innovators, itage Center, which houses the main dining hall on campus. Additionally, she based on similar interests, passions or academic pursuits. Although Officer’s Lassonde Studios is located at the center of campus said she wished she knew about other options on campus to choose from be- Circle is structured as a house and contains a kitchen, it still requires students and will only house first years and sophomores in PERU cause she only got to see one or two different styles in her tours and orienta- to purchase a meal plan. Most of these houses include study areas, a kitchen, 2020-21. There are several different types of housing tion. Radmall said the price of a single room at Sage Point, which also requests living rooms, a dining room and a multi-purpose room. options at Lassonde — a loft, which is an open room the resident to buy a meal plan, is worth the cost for her because everything Jack Markman, a junior studying economics who lived there for a school for either three or four people that includes a kitchen is included — laundry, electric, heat, A/C, water, etc. The biggest benefit for year, mentioned having resources available to him, such as public transpor- and living area and two bathrooms; pods, which are Radmall is that things on campus are more accessible for her, and she thinks tation, is one benefit of living on campus. “There have been some downsides a single or double room; and then eight bathrooms it is good to live on campus for at least the first year of college. She said she as well, like cumbersome policies the housing occasionally adopts, but overall among 25 people including a kitchen area. 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theme and the lobby includes equipment for students to create and innovate. ful in making friends outside of their rooms. Alli Schuh is a freshman studying modern dance and psychology. She men- “I think there are a lot of different social groups inside, but I did not find it tioned how close Lassonde is to other buildings on campus. Schuh said hav- very hard to find the one that I fit into the most,” Mollenkamp said. ing the Student Life Center and her classes within walking distance is “prob- Students also brought up some aspects of the Honors Market they wish ably what’s most convenient about [living in Lassonde].” could be improved. A common theme that arose among some students about living at Las- “The food options could be a little more nutritional,” Smith said. “Living on campus helps you become sonde was the lack of dietary options. Schuh said she disliked the food and “The Honors Market is very expensive but it’s also kind of one of our only feels it is unhealthy. options which seems kind of not good. That’s a thumbs down, just for the independent and learn to take care of “The bad thing is I don’t like the meals served at the café downstairs. It’s record,” Mollenkamp said. always the same, especially if you’ve been living there for two years,” Diana Martinez, a junior studying business administration, said. Benchmark Plaza and Shoreline Ridge yourself.” - Christa Ishimwe Martinez also mentioned how she appreciated the proximity to the busi- As the only apartment-styled housing options located on north campus, ness school and how she loved living with her two best friends in her loft. Benchmark Plaza and Shoreline Ridge consist of a kitchen, living room and “I love the idea of living in your own apartment on campus. It’s a really single rooms that house two, three or four people. Benchmark Plaza houses good environment,” Martinez said. upperclassmen, and Shoreline Ridge is also open to graduate students. These Schuh said that for the pods, the bathroom system could be improved apartments do not require a meal plan. Christa Ishimwe, a junior studying upon. She said she wished they had designated bathrooms for the 25 people health, society and policy who lives in Shoreline Ridge, said the best part who share them. about living there is the convenience and proximity to classes and a commu- “Because it is not like anybody’s specific bathroom, people don’t take nity. responsibility to clean up their messes, which is a huge issue,” Schuh said. “Just by living here you meet a lot of people through events, community “They get really disgusting.” meetings in your dorm, or even just in the dining hall,” Ishimwe said. Even though it is relatively closer to campus, Shoreline Ridge and Bench- Marriott Honors Community mark Plaza are located the farthest north of all the dorms from the main The MHC is located right across from the Student Life Center and is cur- campus. Ishimwe said she wished she knew how far of a walk it would be to rently open for all levels of students, but will be limited to upperclassmen for south campus. She said that it can be a struggle to walk uphill when you miss 2020-21, due to the new Kahlert Village. The apartment-style dorms include the shuttle. Additionally, Ishimwe said the worst part of living on campus is a kitchen, living area and either a single or a double rooms. One of the wings having roommates and loud people that live in the same hall as you. even has two-story apartments with a flight of stairs in them. The common areas are meant to foster community engagement, and some students believe Other Options they have been successful to an extent. In addition to on-campus housing, the U also offers apartments off campus “I think one of my favorite things about the MHC is the people here. I feel such as Downtown Commons and Block 44. The U is also close to completing like everyone is really motivated to do work,” said Sahana Kargi, a freshman the new first-year-only dorm building called Kahlert Village right next to the studying math, “and whenever I come in after a long day I always see people MHC, which will be open Fall 2020. Kahlert Village is expected to house 327 doing their homework and studying outside in the common areas, so it just first-year students. It will contain four wings, each one with a specific theme. motivates me to work harder.” [email protected] Along with the common areas outside of the rooms, there are living rooms @natalie__news which model common room areas. “I really like the common areas in the apartments where we can all hang [email protected] out as roommates,” said Ryleigh Smith, a freshman studying biology. @Ianavanna Multiple students said they valued the sense of community created by the students who make up the MHC. [email protected] “It’s a good community I think. It’s a good group of people,” said William @kayleighwiththechrony Mollenkamp, a freshman studying music composition. “I wish it was like some of the other freshman dorms where everyone knows everyone on their floors, but I think that just might be a consequence of having apartment-style,” Kargi said. While this type of living situation may make it hard to create a social atmo- sphere outside of the individual rooms, students seem to have been success- 08 News Openings 2020 Openings 2020 News 0609

News Voting in 2020, An Unprecedented Election Year Story by Natalie Colby(News Editor) and Kayleigh Silverstein(Staff Writer)

onald Trump or Joe Biden is the choice many Engagement students doubled that of 2014. Americans are contemplating as election day in “I think voting is super important. There are a record DNovember approaches, and the year 2020, with number of people turning eighteen and thus being eligible many pivotal events and conversations, has changed the to vote,” said Shaistah Din, a sophomore studying biology discourse surrounding the election. and health, society and policy. COVID-19 has resulted in the death of The uptick in youth voting rates could be hundreds of thousands of Americans, a reaction to increased tuition prices, a tanking economy and a continu- which directly impacts students and ing discussion of how effective their futures. When societal and “I don’t think voting is the solution government structures protect political issues directly impact an to all of our problems. However, its citizens. individual or a group that indi- having the people in office who match The virus has also changed vidual belongs to, they may be our values is a much-needed start,” the way voting will happen more inclined to vote to make Photo by Ivana Martinez Din said. in terms of access to the changes. polls. Utah primaries in June “I don’t think voting is the ticket. It involves voting for the cabinet they will put in place, possible su- “The only way you’re going to convince people that this movement is real took place entirely through solution to all of our problems. preme court appointments, different executive organizations and executive is to continue showing up. Continue to vote, continue to seek people out mail-in ballots, and with However, having the people in actions. in the streets, continue all of this pressure from different directions,” Allen COVID-19 cases continuing to office who match our values is a “A lot of people don’t realize, the kind of scope of executive authority said. “And that’s going to have an impact both on the kind of social pressure, rise, the system in the fall could much-needed start,” Din said. around environmental regulations around the Bureau of Land Management but also on convincing elected officials that they need to behave in different be similar. The death of George Floyd and [have]. The administration has a lot of executive authority to kind of do what ways,” Allen said. Geoffrey Allen, a University of the subsequent protests all across the they think is right ... It can have a lot of impact on your day-to-day existence According to the New York Times polling, both presidential candidates Utah political science professor, said nation have highlighted the systemic rac- where sometimes you might not think it does,” Allen said. Biden and Trump might not be the ideal candidates who students voted for Utah has the mail-in ballot process down, ism that exists within the United States. Amid Local elections are also a core part of making a change in public policy, in the primary elections, but Allen still encourages people to vote in the fall. but for other states, COVID-19 could drastically affect protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, things like education, policing and public services. Many protests in Salt Lake “Students probably want to think about how they are going to feel if they voter turnout and accessibility. more young people and people of color are registering City and city council meetings have discussed the budget, with two meetings don’t vote, and will they [be] really upset with the outcome?” Allen said. “For the Utah perspective, I expect it to not have a huge to vote. According to Color of Change, a nonprofit civil exceeding 5 hours of citizen comments demanding the defunding of the police Popular artist Kanye West may have also come on the radar for people’s impact on things like turnout … the state has pretty good rights advocacy group, more people of color and students and funding for housing, education and public transportation. vote in November, as he announced his run for president via Twitter on July infrastructure for conducting safe elections,” Allen said. have been visiting their site to register to vote or update “Those are largely provided at the city, county and state. And the people 4, 2020. However, he missed the deadline for several large state ballots. Allen “In other places, there could be depressed turnout be- their registration since the protests began. who make those decisions, oftentimes people who are elected … no one turns said he does not expect West to continue his campaign, but no matter what, Utah primaries in June took place cause people are less likely to show up because right now “There are so many societal or political issues that mat- out,” Allen said, “if you really want to have your voice heard in those kinds of people should vote on what the candidate advocates for over anything else. entirely through mail-in ballots, and ... there’s pretty good reason to believe that people will be ter to me, I’m not quite sure where to begin. Access to free conversations. And that’s probably going to be how you change the dynamic [email protected] with COVID-19 cases continuing to scared and not wanna show up,” Allen said. healthcare for all, raising the minimum wage, women’s re- in a lot of these conversations.” @natalie__news rise, the system in the fall could be While it will affect voter turnout, Allen said it could be productive rights, international affairs, etc. is what first Allen said electing politicians is about building a coalition of people who similar. differential. Maybe older people are less likely to show comes to mind,” Din said. can make change happen. While electing one politician who may make prom- [email protected] up, and maybe younger people are scared and show up Allen believes the main issues many college students ises, it is hard to fulfill them without people around to support legislation and @kayleighwiththechrony at a higher rate. According to a study conducted by Tufts and emerging adults will be concerned with are climate actions. He said it can be discouraging to elect people who consistently fail University, voter turnout in the 2018 national election change and how COVID-19 has been handled. Voting for to maintain campaign promises and initiatives, but people just have to keep among the group National Study of Learning, Voting, and the president goes beyond the name that appears on the voting. Openings 2020 Investigative 0611

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mails between Jill McCluskey and University of Utah ad- campus police “viewed Lauren McCluskey’s case through the lens of an extortion ministrators obtained by The Daily Utah Chronicle show case, rather than as a case of potential interpersonalMODERN violence. GRADUATE As a result, there CONCERT Ethat Jill voiced concerns about sexism in the U’s police was an insufficient sense of urgency regarding the12/19 case.” - 12/21 department to university administrators months before she and Requests for comment from Watkins were declined. Instead, Adams responded husband Matthew McCluskey filed a $56 million lawsuit against with information about the review on her behalf. GALA 2/11 - 2/20 the U based on those same concerns. The U did not respond, and the McCluskeys later stated they filed their lawsuit because of Allegations of Sexism in the Independent InvestigationSTUDENT CONCERT the university’s nonresponse. In the emails, Jill also voiced con- On Nov. 9, 2018, less than a week after the investigation2/25 – 2/27was formally launched, cerns about sexism in the independent investigation surround- Jill wrote in emails to administrators that she was “losing confidence in John MODERN SENIOR I ing their daughter’s death, which is not mentioned in the suit. Nielsen as the chair of the review committee.” 3/18 – 3/20 Jill’s concerns started when she told McDonald that Nielsen had “bypassed” Allegations of Sexism in the Police Department her and talked to Matthew McCluskey, her husband,MODERN instead SENIOR of her, 2despite the 4/1 – 4/3 Three days after Lauren McCluskey was murdered on the Uni- fact that she “was more involved in the police process” than Matthew. versity of Utah campus, U President Ruth Watkins announced “He is reviewing how the police responded to aDON young QUIXOTE woman’s complaints,” Emails between there would be an independent investigation into campus po- Jill wrote in her emails. “What is concerning is that,4/15 in – appearance, 4/24 he is exhib- lice’s handling of Lauren’s case before her death, though emails iting bias against women by only contacting my husband and bypassing me.” between Lauren’s mother Jill McCluskey, members of the com- McDonald then arranged with Jill to give her contact information to Nielsen, mittee and Watkins allege sexism directed toward Jill. The committee consisted of three members: John T. Nielsen, McCluskeys and Sue Riseling and Keith Squires. “The members of the 2018 In- dependent Review Committee were selected based on their decades of law enforcement experience and the professional in- sights each brought to the task,” said Brooke Adams, executive communication manager for Ruth Watkins. According to a pro- U Administrators file given in a press release from the U, Nielsen was an attorney and “[served] as the state’s Commission of Public Safety, Chief of the Criminal Division of the then Salt Lake County Attorney’s Office and legal advisor to the Salt Lake Police Department.” About a week after Lauren’s murder, on Oct. 29, Jill emailed in- Before Lawsuit Allege formation for independent reviewers to Watkins, then-Chief of Campus Police Dale Brophy, then-Dean of Students Lori McDon- ald and Daniel Reed, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Among other things, her email said that she had spoken with a friend of Lauren’s who had been there when Lauren met with Sexism in Policing and police in person before her death. This friend — whose name is redacted in the email and could not be reached for comment — told Jill that the police’s reaction to Lauren made it seem as though the officers did not believe she was being blackmailed, and “downplayed it.” Jill’s email claims the friend informed her Independent Review that the police told Lauren the messages were a scam and that Rowland’s cell phone had been “hacked.” Jill also wrote in her email that this friend said the police rushed Lauren through her report of the blackmail and told her they only wanted informa- Process tion about that extortion accusation and nothing else, but that Lauren had tried to inform them more information anyway. Watkins responded to Jill’s email, thanking her for the infor- Story by Maddy LaTurner (Investigative Editor, Copy Chief) and Elise Bailey (former Investigative Editor) mation. The U later acknowledged in a Jan. 2019 statement that Photo Courtesy of Daily Utah Chronicle Archive 12 Investigative Openings 2020

although Jill assumed he already had it. He had not yet contacted her during Of Nielsen, Jill said in her interview with The Chronicle, “He didn’t real- SET YOURSELF FREE the course of the investigation. ly listen to Lauren’s friends. … He’s not very self-aware, and even if he had “I recommend that another female leader in law enforcement (or someone training, I don’t think it would stick.” Jill stated that the U knew she did not from outside Utah) head this committee,” Jill wrote. appreciate her interactions with Nielsen, and that they did not send him to McDonald responded, confirming that she had given Jill’s contact informa- her house to report the findings of the investigation despite his heading the FROM YOUR GLASSES tion to Nielsen. She also said that he had interviewed several students and committee. staff members since then and may not have had time to reach out to her. “I was being discounted and disrespected as a woman, and I was just very There do not appear to have been any other messages responding to these surprised,” Jill said in her interview. “It seems like in the other realms of my You don’t always have to be at one with your glasses. Or your contact lenses. initial concerns. It’s unclear whether Jill’s emailed suggestion was considered. life I am respected. … I thought it was so ironic that he was investigating if a With LASIK surgery, you can be ready for anything at the start of your day. Every day. On Nov. 16, Jill again emailed Watkins with more concerns about Nielsen. woman’s concerns were not taken seriously.” She wrote, “John Nielson’s words and behavior continue to make me doubt The independent investigation concluded that there is no evidence that Call 801-447-1324 or visit moraneyecenter.com to him. For example, I tried to explain to him that Lauren’s friends [redacted] Lauren’s murder could have been prevented. No U employees — inside or schedule a free LASIK screening. told me that they felt he cut them off and steered the conversation to only the outside of campus police — were disciplined for their handling of Lauren’s questions he wanted to discuss as they tried to provide him with information case. Some officers have since left the department or been disciplined for sub- they felt was important and relevant.” sequent issues. “He responded that he couldn’t imagine that to be the case and believes he is a good interviewer, dismissing the feedback I was trying to give him. He said The Lawsuit that he will contact the students again, but if he does so in the same manner On another occasion on Dec. 21, two days after the investigation’s results he did previously, it will not be helpful or productive,” Jill continued. “Perhaps were released, Jill emailed Watkins, expressing concerns that the U would not Sue should be given the follow-up interviewing task, and I would go further to do enough to address safety issues. Although Watkins stated that she wanted suggest that in interviewing females, Sue should be the member of the com- to partner with the McCluskeys to help make campus safer, she also stated mittee to do so. I am concerned that John will make [redacted] not want to that the employees would be held accountable only if they did not improve, share any information with him.” and did not respond to a follow up-email from Jill about holding employees Jill also wrote that Nielsen had asked her if she trusted “the review commit- accountable for what already happened. tee to do a good job” and that she told him, “Not entirely,” because she would The McCluskeys say this lack of response is part of what led them to sue the prefer more people with experience from outside Utah on the committee and U, alleging in court documents that “the university has an official policy or because Nielsen hadn’t called her until she “insisted for him to do so.” In the custom of treating women differently based on irrational gender stereotypes,” email, Jill said that Nielsen became defensive after this and that he had given and that this culture kept officers from preventing Lauren’s murder. At the two different stories about his reasons for not contacting her earlier. In one, press conference announcing the lawsuit, Jill said, “The university has taken he told her he had originally felt “it was ‘sufficient’ to call Matt only” and in no responsibility for Lauren’s preventable death. No one has been disciplined another he apologized and “said he had not gotten around to calling” her yet. or held accountable in the campus police or housing. The same culture pre- No one appears to have ever responded to this email. Nielsen could not be vails in the campus police.” reached for comment. The lawsuit specifically alleges that the university thought “Lauren, like “I’m not sure why they stopped responding,” Jill said in a later interview most women, likely encouraged and provoked the abuse and that she was to with The Chronicle. “I think they didn’t want to respond in the way I wanted, blame for the abuse and the circumstances that led to it,” that “Lauren, like and thought it wouldn’t be fruitful.” most women, was unreasonable, hysterical, hypersensitive, paranoid, overre- According to Chris Nelson, communications director for the U, the inde- acting to the situation and not being truthful,” and that “Lauren, like most pendent review committee did not go through any unconscious bias training. women, was reporting the abuse out of spite or because she had ulterior mo- “One would expect they’re already bringing to their position a great deal of tives.” knowledge and sensitivity,” Nelson said. “We would assume … it would almost The McCluskeys are going forward with a second $56 million state lawsuit be inherent.” after settlement was not reached in the federal one. Nelson noted that the one hesitation the university would have with pro- [email protected] viding these trainings is that independent reviewers could think “your requir- @m_laturner ing me to do training wouldn’t make me independent,” he said. Committee @eliseabril members were chosen because they were “independent of the university, but also knowledgeable enough to understand the context,” Nelson said. There is no formal selection process he is aware of because of how infrequently they occur, though he said members were chosen based on experience doing inde- pendent reviews and their familiarity with the context. Photo(s) of The Week

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fter one of the most successful sea- Simpkins and Derrick Vickers. Thompson for the spot across from Lloyd. sons in school history, the Universi- accounted for 461 yards last season as well Utah will also be tasked with replacing al- News Breaking Down Aty of Utah football team will be filled as three touchdowns. Also, look for Solomon most everyone in their secondary with the with many new faces that look to keep the Enis to make a big impact the next time the exception of RJ Hubert. Whether Hubert program’s long history alive, whenever play team takes the field. will be ready to go by season’s start is still is set to resume. But the best player catching passes is not unknown, but if he is good to go after his even a part of the wide receiver squad. Tight ACL surgery, that will be a huge plus for the the Utah Football Offense end Brant Kuithe scored six touchdowns Utes. Freshman Nate Ritchie could be one of The biggest question mark surrounding while racking up 602 yards in his breakout two true freshmen who could greatly impact the Utah offense this season is who will be season and will no doubt be a favorable op- the Utah secondary. Aaron Lowe could also under center for the Utes. The team has two tion on offense. Cole Fotheringham will also be a suitable player to take the plunge into Roster very strong options in Cam Rising and Jake be an option for whoever is behind center as the secondary. Highly touted true freshman Bentley. While Rising was on the team last he racked up 156 yards and a touchdown in cornerback Clark Phillips looks to be a great season, he was not able to play due to trans- his sophomore season. replacement on the strong side corner, a Story by Sammy Mora (Sports Editor) fer regulations. Prior to spring ball being The Utah offensive line will continue to position that Jaylon Johnson held for three cancelled, he was facing off against graduate grow, only having to replace two players who years before heading off to the NFL. JaTra- transfer Jake Bentley. Bentley who played saw time last season. Nick Ford, Orlando vis Broughton, Malone Mataele and Bronson most of his collegiate career at South Car- Umana and Braeden Daniels will most likely Boyd would all be good options as either a olina will spend his final year here at Utah. anchor down the line. Simi Moala, Bamidele nickleback or weak side corner for the Utes. Bentley had a 10-7 record as a starter versus Olaseni, Keaton Bills, Johnny Maea and Paul other members of the SEC. He also ranks Maile will most likely make the rotation on Specialists second in South Carolina history in career the line. The Utah specialists will continue to grow completion percentage, completing .625 of from last season as Jadon Redding will kick his passes. In addition, Bentley ranks third in Defense the field goals and Ben Lennon will contin- career pass completions with .626 and pass- After the departure of the mayor of Sack ue punting for the team. But whether the ing touchdowns with 55. His 7,527 passing Lake City, Bradlee Anae, the race is on to season is cancelled altogether or if it is just yards makes him fourth in school history. He find his replacement. This season looks to pushed because of COVID-19, the future is also fifth in South Carolina history in total be a reload for the line, after three of the looks bright for a young Utah football team. offense with 7,670 total yards. starters took their talents to the NFL. But The Utes look to be more set in the back- fans shouldn’t worry about the defensive [email protected] field with both Devin Brumfield and Jor- line, there are plenty of faces that will look to @s_mora99 dan Willmore returning to the team. While step up. Mika Tafua and Hauati Pututau are Brumfield took the majority of the reps that two of the returning members of the stacked were not going to then-senior star, Zack line. With the pair on the ends, the middle Moss, Willmore showed what the future of of the line could be filled with many players. NOTE: ON AUG. 11, THE PAC- the running back position will look like for Pita Tonga and Mufi Hill-Hunt could seem 12 VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO the Utes. Utah may also look for TJ Green to like the most likely case but incoming fresh- POSTPONE ALL FALL SPORTS. contribute in the backfield as well. men Van Fillinger and Xavier Carlton might STORIES HAVE BEEN ALTERED The wide receiving core won’t look much be able to wiggle their way into the lineups. SINCE THEIR ORIGINAL different from last year’s squad. While the Also, look for Maxs Tupai to possibly see PUBLICATION TO REFLECT THIS team lost Demari Simpkins, the team will some time at the defensive end spot. CHANGE. get Britain Covey back after he redshirted While Devin Lloyd has one of the lineback- last season following an ACL tear in the 2018 er spots on lock, who will be lining up along- season. Jaylen Dixon and Samson Nacua side him is more of a question mark. While will also be looking to build off the impres- Andrew Mata’afa or Nephi Sewell would be sive seasons they had last year. But Bryan good choices for the team, the pair of junior Thompson comes back to the team as the college transfer Jeremy Mercier or incoming leading wide receiver after the departure of freshman Sione Fotu also could make a run Photo Courtesy of Daily Utah Chronicle Archive 04 Sports Openings 2020 Openings 2020 Sports 0605

News With Fall Sports in the ith the current state of the sports world many competitors, the way some of these sports are up in the air, the University of Utah is run will have to be altered to meet updated health and Wunsure about what next season will hold. safety guidelines due to the coronavirus pandemic. Teams and athletes are bracing for anything, whether These seasons will likely change to involve less travel Air, the Utes Are Poised the season is cancelled altogether or simply postponed. and potentially fewer meets. As the start of the poten- Collegiate football is the biggest question mark. It’s tial seasons get closer, more details will be revealed, but the most popular fall sport by far and brings in a lot of as of now, it’s unlikely these sports will look the same. money for schools. Universities are motivated to make Cross country finished No. 16 in the nation last for Strong Seasons a football season happen because that’s what helps season after a strong season capped by a great perfor- fund other sports and programs. mance at the NCAA Championships. It was the highest If the season happens, the Utes have a lot to play for. finish in program history. Across the Board After falling short in the Pac-12 Championship game Tennis looks to build on a strong campaign from last season vs. Oregon and a disappointing bowl game both the men’s and women’s teams with another com- vs. Texas, Utah will look to build on what was largely a petitive season, despite last year’s being cut short due Story by Ethan Pearce (Staff Writer) successful 2019 campaign. Many successful seniors de- to the ongoing pandemic. parted for the NFL, but the Utes should still be a favor- Swim & dive will also field a competitive team after a ite in the Pac-12 South and will challenge for the title strong season last year. The Utes will potentially chal- yet again. They are scheduled to open against longtime lenge for the Pac-12 title. rival BYU on Sept. 3rd at home, but as mentioned pre- Overall it will be an interesting shift for the universi- viously, that is very much subject to change. How will ty’s athletic programs. No one can be sure what the fu- the Holy War feel with no fans in the stands? We’ll have ture will hold. Regardless of when or if the season takes to wait and see. place, the Utes will have competitive teams across the board and they will be able to challenge for titles in Utah’s women’s soccer team looks to continue their many areas. The pandemic has put much of the sports steady success into the 2020 campaign. The Utes lost world on hold, but with pro leagues returning, it’s only eight seniors to graduation last season, including long- a matter of time before collegiate sports join them. time goalkeeper Carly Nelson, winner of many acco- lades and records during her career at Utah. After an [email protected] 8-9-4 finish last year and a loss in the NCAA Tourna- @e_pearce_ ment at the hands of Duke, Utah has room to improve this year. Led by coach Rich Manning who has been at the helm since 2002, Utah should again be competitive in the Pac-12 and will be able to put together a success- NOTE: ON AUG. 11, THE PAC-12 ful season. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO POSTPONE Utah will also field a competitive volleyball team in ALL FALL SPORTS. STORIES HAVE the fall. The Utes finished last season ranked No. 17 BEEN ALTERED SINCE THEIR and made it to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament ORIGINAL PUBLICATION TO REFLECT before losing to Stanford. Much of the team is return- THIS CHANGE. ing for this season’s campaign, so Utah will be well equipped to build on a successful 2019 campaign. Because golf, tennis, cross country and swim & dive have seasons that span months and involve travel and meets in various locations across the country with

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Know Your Coach: What’s your favorite thing about the state of Utah? KK: Honestly, I know I mean, I think a lot of people like me who are coming in from the outside and didn’t grow up here think the outdoors and the opportunity to Kyle Kepler really enjoy those but I’ve really enjoyed just being part of the growth, particularly of the Salt Lake Valley and this university. It’s amazing how different it is even in the last 15 years and some people will say, Oh, 20 years before Story by Sammy Mora (Sports Editor) Photo by Justin Prather that grew a lot. But I think in the last, you know, 10 to 15, particularly this place has really become, you know, a major metropolitan area. But, you know, I live down ver the last few seasons, the University of team, she works in that office as a doctor. So just some in Sugarhouse and I still got that neighborhood feel like Utah cross country team has become a team unbelievable stories and I’m really really proud of all when I grew up, so it kind of gives you the best of both Owith growing national prominence. Last their stories, all their success. worlds. But I came here for the outdoors and then to be season, the team defeated the then No. 1 ranked Notre a part of a really instrumental time in this University’s Dame on their home course. The team also had their What does your ideal cheat day look like? growth has been a lot of fun to be part of. best finish in school history at the NCAA Champion- KK: You see, I’m a carb hound so you know, we’re ships last fall. going to start with the good plate of blueberry pan- Where’s the coolest place you’ve ever traveled? The man who can take some of the credit for the cakes. Follow that with some french toast. You06 know, KK: That’s hard. I went to Costa Rica for my brother’s success the team has had as of late is head coach Kyle not a big lunch guy so maybe we’ll go with a bag of wedding but I can’t say that because my wife couldn’t Kepler. Kepler, who will be entering his 16th season Doritos. And then at night, you know I’m a Midwest 06 06 at the helm of the cross country and track and field boy so we’ll go steak and potatoes. Or some barbecue, come with me because we couldn’t bring the little ones teams, has coached six girls to All-American status, I love barbecue. with us, so I don’t want to say that. I’ve been to 33 of the with Sarah Feeny being the most recent athlete to 50 states. It’s probably cliche but I’d have to say Hawaii. earn the honor. What was the last really great movie you watched? Hawaii and London are my two go-to’s. I’ve been to Lon- Kepler has also seen a lot of success with his team in KK: I’m not a big movie guy, so I tend to watch don a couple of times. the classroom. Over the last 11 years each of his cross the same ones over and over. But I would have to [email protected] country teams have earned USTFCCCA All-Aca- say “Shawshank Redemption.” I think the characters @s_mora99 demic Team honors. in that movie are just unbelievable. I mean Morgan Freeman plays that incredible role. I mean everyone What has been your greatest memory coaching the quotes that movie. “You get busy living or you get cross country team? busy dying,” and “hope is a good thing.” It’s just a Kyle Kepler: Just being around the women and movie that when it comes on, it’s on AMC, IFC, TNT watching them grow, watching them not only im- — it’s on every channel so it’s easy to run into. prove on the track, but as students and as people. I think that’s always the most rewarding. That’s why I What’s your favorite quarantine activity? got into coaching. That’s the most rewarding part. I KK: This might be a little questionable but you mean, there’s always great races, there’s great success, know but for the first 12 weeks it was daddy day care. there’s great teams, individuals, etc. But it’s really So I was home as was my wife, but her job takes on a about the, you know, watching them grow and reach little more importance at this time of what she does their goals and move on. We just had a Zoom alumni compared to a track coach that doesn’t have any kids Coach Kyle Kepler (Photo by Justin Prather) call the other night, it was awesome. I never thought to coach, you know, other than some Zoom calls and to do it, but it was the brainchild of one of our gals some things like that. So, you know, take care of my that just graduated. And we had gals that were on my kids, they’re young and and, you know, getting them very first team here in Utah 15 years ago. So, you know, through this and getting them back to a point where just to listen to their stories and see their success. You we can get them back to daycare and so that that’s know, I went up to a dermatology appointment yes- probably been the biggest one thus far. terday and one of the one of the gals from very first 10 Sports Openings 2020 Openings 2020 Sports 0611

he University of Utah football team has handsome Bagley and Mora’s memorable jerseys — both good and bad — since sign- News Ting their contract with Under Armour. There are just so many that everyone seems to have an opinion on which one is the best. So we decided to rank our favorite Utah football Favorite Utah Football jerseys of the Pac-12 era. Bagley’s Top Five When Hell Froze Over: White helmet, oversized drum Jerseys of the Pac-12 and feather, white top, white bottoms (vs Arizona State in 2018) In 2018, the Utes brought their coldest uniforms to the des- ert as they faced the Sun Devils of Arizona State. This new Era and improved whiteout uniform used a chrome and oversized drum and feather on their helmets. With the white top and Story by Cole Bagley (Sports Writer) Photos Courtesy of Daily Utah Chronicle Archive white bottoms, the Utes truly put forth a uniform worthy of those mighty Wasatch mountains to the East. Unfortunately, the Sun Devils brought too much heat as they would upset Utah 38-20, but the Utes still looked good with that ice cold drip. Birds of Prey: Hand painted helmets with hawk feathers, black top, red bottoms (vs Oregon in 2018) It takes a lot of courage to make a duck your mascot of choice. But when a former alumnus was the co-founder of Nike, it’s a pretty safe bet that you’ll have some unique uniforms that include the coolest looking feathered helmets around. That was until 2018 when the Utes decided to paint some feathers of their own as they welcomed Oregon to Rice Eccles. With a red helmet, hawk feathers, black top and red bottoms, it was indeed time to do some duck hunting. The Utes would go on to defeat the Ducks 32-25, and let’s just say they should think twice next time before flying south for the winter.

Resembling the 1966-67 Seasons: The 150 years of college football throwback (vs UCLA and Colorado in 2019) To commemorate the 150 years of college football the Utes went back in time — even further back than the last time BYU beat Utah — to the 1960’s as they wore a uniform resembling the 1966-67 seasons. With the alternate interlocking U’s logo, scuff marks hand painted onto a chrome helmet, bright red top and grey pants, the Utes took a page out of the history books and painted it perfect. To cap it all off, the Utes defeated both UCLA and Colorado while wearing these beauties. Hopeful- ly, history is not forgotten as these are a much better looking throwback than the Utes have worn in recent homecoming 12 Sports Openings 2020 Openings 2020 Sports 0613

met and wished they wore it more often because it is just so icy.

games. Pac-12 South Champs: hand painted helmets with the wings, white top, red bottoms (vs Colorado in 2018) Dark Side of the Ute: Black Ute proud helmet, black top, black I have a love/hate relationship with the hand painted helmets that pants (vs Cal in 2019) the team wears. Some have definitely been better than others — I’m News For the last few years, Utah has decided to pay tribute to the Native looking at you, helmet with the cartoon U on the back — but there was American tribe that the school’s mascot is named after with a uni- just something so sleek about these helmets. Pair it with the white top form. This has included a tribal design inside of the university’s block and the red bottoms that just made it look so much better than it did U and then a stripe of the same design down the middle of the helmet. when they wore it versus Oregon earlier in the season — I still love it This year, the Utes took that very design and added a bit of swag with with the black tops but not as much as I love it in this version. I think an all out dark mode. With a chrome Ute Proud tribal design, matte the red white red combo is severely underrated, the white tops always black helmet and black uniform to match, the Utes embraced trib- seem to pop more to me when they are sandwiched between a red al designs while looking incredibly intimidating as they crushed Cal helmet and red bottoms. 35-0. In summary, the dark side is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be — unnatural. No, we are not Ohio State: 150 years of college football throwback (vs UCLA and Colorado in 2019) Red > Blue: Red helmet with drum and feather, red top, red pants If you know me, you know how I am not the biggest fan of the (vs BYU in 2018 & 2019) throwback uniforms the team usually wears for homecoming, but my It’s no secret that for the last decade the Holy War has been a bit stance on throwback uniforms totally changed when the equipment one sided. In fact, the last time BYU beat Utah, Barack Obama was staff revealed this beautiful combo at the beginning of the season last in his first year of presidency, Apple had just released the iPhone 3, year. I loved every little detail of this combo, from the lettering on Utah was still in the Mountain West and Kalani Sitake was coaching the sleeves to the hand painted scuff marks on the helmet. It was also at Utah. Despite it being so one sided, it’s nice to see that the U still very refreshing to see a different version of the interlocking U’s that puts on their best business attire to face that team down south. The we usually see on the throwback uniforms. I really hope we get to see Utes continually remind the Cougars that red is truly better than blue these uniforms again because they are something magical. as for the last 2 seasons — and victories — the Utes have worn a red helmet with a clean white stripe down the middle, the classic drum Dark Mode-Activated: black Ute proud helmet, black top, black and feather logo, red top and red bottoms. The Utes have done Ol’ pants (vs Cal in 2019) Crimson proud as they have continued to dominate the Cougars in Yet another combo with the Ute proud helmet, why? Because they their superior red uniforms. never fail to be some of the best uniforms the team wears. I love the [email protected] matte black helmet always, and pairing it with a chrome version of the @bagley_cole Ute proud block U and stripe is something that I never knew I needed until I saw it. I also love this combo because it takes the usual concept Mora’s Top Five of blackout and turned it on its head. I would love to see the equip- Covey the former QB: Ute proud helmet, red top, red bottoms (vs ment team do something like this again for future blackout games or Arizona in 2018) other themed games. Ever since their first introduction, I’ve loved the Ute proud hel- [email protected] mets but the version we were given in 2018 was really nice. While @s_mora99 this year’s helmet had only a minor change from the year before, the stripes that were added to the tribal stripe that already donned the helmet was just the touch the helmets needed. You’ll see from my list that I love a good uniform set that has some contrast and the white helmet stood out so much more when it was accompanied by the red top and pants. Plus, we got a very iconic moment from this combo when Britain Covey threw a touchdown pass to Tyler Huntely. This might be an unpopular opinion but I actually didn’t mind the jerseys the team used to don with the mountains across the sleeves. Some of the combos were better than others but when it was done right they were so nice. My favorite combination with that jersey still came when the Utes headed to Berkley to take on Cal. The all white uniforms looked so cool in contrast to the red and white mountains on the sleeves on the jersey. I’ve also always loved the whiteout hel- AN AWESOME SUBHEAD GOES HERE

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of how many false starts we caused throughout the "Since its foundation in 2003, An Experience Like No game. The MUSS also has a Red Robin catered tailgate before every game.” The cheerleaders are also major contributors, as it has grown to over 7,000 they lead The MUSS in their deafening cheers heard Other: The Mighty Utah throughout the Wasatch. Recent graduate Jared Heldt was a member of the squad for five years and even be- members. It has even evolved came one of the captains. “Being a cheerleader, I was down on the field in into one of the most respected Student Section front of The MUSS, so I got the full effect of just how By Cole Bagley / Asst. Sports Editor loud the whole student section could be,” Heldt said. “One of my favorite memories was from this last sea- s a student at the University of Utah, you are provid- son when Utah football was playing Washington in student sections in the nation, ed with a unique opportunity to be a part of one of the Seattle. I remember when Utah would have big plays, Agreatest college sports organizations in the country. The the whole stadium would quiet down except for The being named the fourth-best MUSS awaits any student whose blood bleeds red and is anxious MUSS, who took the MUSS Bus up to Seattle. Their to support their Utes on the field of battle. But before you join craziness helped maintain the same noise, passion, this rambunctious crew, it’s important to know just exactly what and support for the team as if the game were played in it means to be a member of The MUSS. Rice-Eccles Stadium.” student section by the NCAA

The Foundation of The MUSS: Why you should join The MUSS Before it was mighty, the Utah student section was formally As a member of The MUSS, you are provided a very back in 2014." known as the UFFC, or Utah Football Fan Club. Unfortunately, unique opportunity to cheer for one of the top schools this fan club was not very popular, as it struggled to attract stu- in the Pac-12. From touchdown passes at Rice-Eccles dents in support of the athletic teams. Back in 2001, the average to incredible beam performances at the Huntsman student attendance at a home football game was only 500 stu- Center, The MUSS provides an opportunity to cheer dents, and even head coach Kyle Whittingham knew there was Utah to victory with your fellow classmates. a problem. “Students being active members of The MUSS and “When I came to Utah as an assistant in 1994, the student sec- supporting our teams are what keep the Mighty Utah tion consisted of four students and a dog. And the dog was a Student Section one of the strongest in the nation,” stray,” Whittingham said to @TheU. Abelhouzen said. “Engaging with us on social media, With participation so poor, the Alumni Association and De- especially Instagram and Twitter, is also a really great partment of Athletics sprang into action in order to create some- way to get involved and connect with other people in thing students would be proud of and desire to join. Thus, The The MUSS. The MUSS is a community striving to be as MUSS was born. Since its foundation in 2003, it has grown to inclusive and impactful as possible. Attending sport- over 7,000 members. It has even evolved into one of the most re- ing events on campus is a great way to enrich your col- spected student sections in the nation, being named the fourth- lege experience and create amazing memories.” best student section by the NCAA back in 2014. Utah Athletics wouldn’t be what they are without the support of The MUSS. In fact, the football team What Makes the Student Section Mighty wears “The MUSS” stickers on the back of every hel- To be named the fourth-best student section in the country, met with pride as they face opponents. So during your you’ve got to set yourself apart. As defined by the University of time at the U, make sure to sign up for a MUSS pre- Utah Magazine, “Muss is a noun that means a state of disorder; mium pass, dress all in red and scream your heart out as an acronym at the U, it has come to mean Mighty Utah Stu- at for your Utes. Then you can truly sing “a Utah fan dent Section.” am I”! The MUSS truly is a state of disorder, and that is exactly what [email protected] the organization’s president-elect, Avery Abelhouzen, would @bagley_cole want you to know. “We have a lot of different traditions that make The MUSS spe- Photo Courtesy of Daily Utah Chronicle Archive cial,” Abelhouzen said. “Our most famous is probably the Third Down jump. When the opposing offense is on third down, our goal is to get loud and try to cause a false start. When we cause a false start, we hang a five at the front of the MUSS to keep track 01 Arts Openings 2020 02 Arts Openings 2020 Openings 2020 Arts 0603 University of Utah News 2019-20 Arts Recap

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he fine arts at the University of Utah were put on display in a graphed “Giselle,” to more modern pieces like “Second to Last” which entertainmtent for variety of mediums during the 2019-20 school year. Theater pro- opened on Halloween. Tductions, ballet concerts and orchestra performances, amongst The director of the U’s “Second to Last” performance Pablo Piantino other artistic showcases exhibited the talents of many aspiring and es- said, “The language of ballet has been evolving throughout generations tablished artists at the U, along with providing quality entertainment and this is reflected in the repertories of countless ballet companies the students. for the students. around the world ... As faculty members of the School of Dance, we have a responsibility to introduce and challenge our students, and our Theatre community, to these trends and changes in the field.” The U’s theatre program brought the heat, or the drama, this last year Another enjoyable feature of the U’s dance program was the Student with six outstanding productions. Theatre majors opened the season Showcase that took place in December. This concert was composed of a with a chilling, yet fun-filled spin on Dracula: “Dracula, the Musical!” variety of short, creative pieces that were all student-produced. Accord- Director and choreographer Denny Berry defined this production as a ing to sophomore Amber Walterscheid, a student at the U’s School of ChronicleAdOrientation2020.pdf 1 5/5/20 2:17 PM “Gothic, horror fantasy,” and it certainly did not disappoint its attend- Dance, “[The Student Showcase] is an opportunity to experiment with ees in that regard. choreography, the staging process, what goes on behind the scenes and, Next on the agenda was the U’s take on renowned Shakespeare play of course, another performance opportunity.” “Macbeth.” The U’s theatre department gave its viewers the opportuni- ty to reflect upon society’s imposition of gender roles with an unlikely Music reversal of the main character’s gender. Theatre students also brought The concerts that the U’s premier orchestra, the Utah Philharmonia, us back to ancient Greece in Mary Zimmerman’s adaptation of “The put on at the U were other delightful ways that students could experi- Odyssey” in early November. ence the fine arts. One of the most thrilling productions that the Phil- The eccentric “Dungeons and Dragons”-themed play, “She Kills harmonia has put on for the past 18 years has been the annual Haunted Monsters,” was the first theatrical production of the spring semester. Orchestra. The musicians produced a mysterious show, with the theme The theatre department pulled out all the stops for this performance, of this year’s concert being myths and legends. The entire orchestra with students making the fantastic puppets featured in the production performed in their Halloween costumes and encouraged members of themselves — with the help of guest artist Matt Sorenson. To top it all the audience to do so themselves. off, students were able to watch this play inside the impressive walls of The Utah Philharmonia also had the opportunity to perform with C

Kingsbury Hall. students from China’s Wuhan University this last year. Concepts that M “Floyd Collins” was the last theatre performance at the U during the explored international relationships were expressed in this concert that Y 2019-20 school year due to COVID-19. Molère’s “Tartuffe” was sup- took place on Sept. 19, 2019. The Director of Orchestral Activities at the posed to be the final production of the spring season, but was post- U, Professor Robert Baldwin, said, “I feel it is important anytime we CM poned in wake of the pandemic. The production has been rescheduled can bring people together. The arts do this better than almost anything MY

for mid-August but is subject to change with recent public health con- else because it relies on collaboration and sharing. We all need to work CY cerns being a factor of contingency. together to make a concert happen, and in doing so we concentrate on CMY the goal rather than our differences.” Dance Though cut short, the 2019-20 school year was massively successful K In addition to our outstanding year in theatre, our brilliant School of for arts at the U. With strange times before and ahead of us, it’ll be Dance put on a show for audiences all year round, with exciting dance interesting to see how the College of Fine Arts and all of its constitu- performances featuring both the ballet and modern dance programs ents adjust to this coming school year’s unique circumstances, and how that showcased the amazing talent and skill prevalent at the U. they’ll continue to produce beautiful and engaging art. Dance students delivered moving performances during the first con- [email protected] cert that included a wide array of different and unique styles. Produc- @GabrielleKlinge tions ranged from ballet pieces, such as an act from the 1842-choreo- 04 Story by:PaigeLee(Staff Writer) Line!” In this series, classic online performances have online performances been Line!” In classic this series, GoesOn... called“The Show postingaseries PTC hasbeen listed currently shows no in-person forthefallsemester, the seasonbeginning winterened are of2021.Althoughthere The PioneerTheatreCompany the landscape.” “create ofthelake, art,learnaboutthescience andexplore andfamilytois holdingacelebration onOct.3,forfriends ebrate oftheSpiral Jetty, the50thanniversary theUMFA land HeritageMonth andwilltake placeonAug. 15.To cel createdclass hasbeen theUMFA by to celebrate Pacific Is- online titledThird Saturday Decorated Boxes. 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he art world has experienced massive shifts collaborative project called “Through Yonder Win- studio that I hadn’t played with creating outside of Defying Expectations: How over the past few months. From the rolling dow,” a drive-thru adaptation of Romeo and Juliet it. I had to drop my expectations of what I thought Tnews of cancellation and closures in March exploring dance and distancing, where she played dance could be.” and April to attempts to redefine and reopen artis- the tragedy’s heroine. On the experience she says, Performance art isn’t the only way that artists News tic spaces this summer, there is a general consensus “It was such a fascinating concept to portray since are working on stepping out of the studio space. Six Student Artists Are that, even in a changed world, art is a necessity. The you couldn’t see half of our faces or physically touch This summer has provided opportunities for visual University of Utah has long been a training ground each other, so it was definitely a major feat. The au- artists to hone their skills and move toward their for young artists to explore and discover their pas- dience’s response was extremely positive! I think a goals. Grace Davis, a painting and drawing major, has sions, and in hearing their stories, it is amazing to part of it is that they appreciated how we were still learned to find this sense of freedom in her study. witness their creativity and resiliency. I met with six able to do our craft despite these difficult times.” Looking forward to the upcoming student art show Continuing to Create student artists across many disciplines to discuss Given the nature of performance art, quarantine and more possibilities of doing freelance work, she their journeys to higher education, how they contin- has been a challenge for many, whether on the stage gives a piece of advice she’s learned. “I have learned Story by Hannah Keating (Staff Writer) ue to create in new ways and their advice for genera- or the screen. “Film is such a collaborative type of that we must make ourselves uncomfortable, ques- tions of artists to come. work,” says film student Duncan Biles. For him, the tion every decision we are making and eliminate any Alison Saporta is a New York native studying for past few months in quarantine have meant continu- comfort zones.” On fall semester, she says, “This her master’s from the School of Music. As a vocal so- ing to shoot videos and write scripts with his fellow time we are in school should be used to develop our prano, she discovered the U after meeting professor classmates and collaborations to stay in the habit. style and experiment with new ideas, and they don’t Kirstin Chavez at a summer program in Germany. Af- “One piece of advice I have is to continue to create always have to turn out well. That is the process of ter wrapping up her second semester, she said, “I’ve as much as you can. Even if you don’t feel like it’ll be learning.” had very strong, positive experiences here. Moving perfect or exactly what you were expecting, you will Not all roads to creative professions are clear, as from New York to Utah I learned a lot. I even learned always learn something from creating.” graphic design student Emily Weidman knows. After how to drive!” For Saporta, the U has meant her first Like Biles points out, creativity is a habit. How- attending SLCC with the goals of being a teacher, operatic role in “Amahl and the Night Visitors” this ever, when the methods of how you create change, she decided to follow her interests into the world of past fall and continuous growth and collaboration artists have to change their own expectations. Take art. “I had always dreamed of going to the University with Chavez and her studio of singers. “I have a les- Rebecca Aguilar — her first year in the Modern of Utah, so when I finally transferred, I was over the son with Kirsten and I learn something new — about Dance program was disrupted by the move to on- moon!” she says. Through her first few semesters on myself as an artist, about being a musician, about line instruction. “When quarantine hit and I wasn’t campus and the time in quarantine to focus on her anything — every time I have a lesson with her.” dancing every day, it was so different,” she says. craft, Weidman was surprised by the moments of Though her lessons and recitals have been virtual, “Dance is part of my identity, so who was I without “art block” she faced. To fight the lack of motivation, she keeps practicing and working with Chavez. With it?” Having wanted to become a professional danc- she offers this small reminder. “Every great artist a smile, she says, “There are a lot of opportunities if er from a young age and growing up in the world of had to start at the beginning. Remember that art, in you pay close attention to them.” competitive dance, higher education was a liberating all its forms, is something that takes a lot of time and Alison Saporta Nadia Sine Rebecca Aguilar For many students studying the arts, it is the re- transition for Aguilar. “[In competitions], I felt like I practice, so be patient and work hard.” lationships with faculty, many of whom are working put more pressure on myself to dance a certain way. After missing artistic spaces for months but hav- professionals themselves, that guide their path. For When I came to this world academic, educational ing the chance to hear the stories of these artists, I recent theatre grad Nadia Sine, she was encouraged dance, there was more freedom in my choices. My have hope for the art world and what projects and to transfer to the U after getting her associate’s in focus shifted from ‘getting everything right’ so to performances will appear in entirely new ways. California. “My high school drama teacher told me speak, to ‘How can I make this feel good in my body Something Aguilar said on rejection and setbacks that I had a sophistication fit for collegiate theatre and explore the movement without looking for a still rolls around in my mind. She said, “It’s hard to and I firmly embraced that. I also realized that I right way to do it?’” see the light at the end of the tunnel, but it’s so spe- loved every aspect of theatre, including what hap- After getting back into the habit of dance from cial to be in the moment and say to yourself, ‘I love pens beyond and behind the stage lights.” In the taking an online Zoom intensive, Aguilar found ways this, so I’m going to do it.’” No matter how the world theatre department, Sine has not only performed to be creative in her own home. “I started just mak- continues to change, student artists are passionately — you might have seen her in last spring’s “Men on ing stuff and filming it. I would go outside and turn and firmly creating in new and exciting ways. Boats” directed by professor Sarah Shippobotham on some music. I started setting up different cam- [email protected] — but explored writing, directing and designing. In era angles and editing it together and seeing what @iamjustkeating discussing her cross-discipline interests, she says, “A I could make by myself.” There’s an incredible vid- friend once told me, ‘Give yourself permission to be eo she posted on her Instagram where she used her great.’ I have always kept that close to me when I do dad’s drone to film her movement, the aerial shots something I’m passionate about.” highlighting a completely new perspective. “I would Though one of her productions was cancelled, have never thought to do that if I wasn’t stuck in my Grace Davis Duncan Biles Sine recently participated in SONDERimmersive’s house. I was always so focused on creating in the AN AWESOME SUBHEAD GOES HERE

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s I anticipate the fall semester with the hope of life returning to nor- atre productions offer a setting for escape and reflection, and ballet perfor- allows U students to access mal, one thing I look forward to is attending arts events on campus. mances showcase a method of storytelling through movement. Even if you AFrom dance showcases to student theatre, the University of Utah are skeptical about a certain medium or style of art, going to these events can campus is filled with artists developing their craft. With the Arts Pass, U stu- offer an opportunity to grow and learn from others. Recently, I was speaking dents are able to attend arts events for free or at discounted rates, which with one of my friends, and they didn’t understand why I love art museums incredible art for free or at a allows them to support their peers and escape the stressful student life. so much. As I was able to explain how I read a painting and my own experi- ence with art, they began to see these works in a new light. What is the Arts Pass? Besides the intellectual advantages from engaging with art, these venues The Arts Pass is simply your UCard. The funding for this programming is located just around campus offer great settings to gather and connect with highly discounted rate. included in the Fine Arts Fee in your tuition. With the Arts Pass, students get friends. We all go to football and other sporting events with our friends, and free admission to events and exhibits at the Utah Museum of Fine Art, ballet art events are no different. During the intermission of plays, I love to speak and modern dance performances in the Marriott Center for Dance and any with my friends to get their take or analysis of the production because they Department of Theatre production. The Arts Pass also allows students to might have noticed something that I missed. Yet, there is also beauty in at- attend events held by the Department of Art & Art History, screenings from tending events on your own to escape the world and enter a new one in the the Department of Film & Media Arts and performances by students in the arts. The students involved in these on-campus productions aren’t just mak- School of Music. ing the art for themselves — art is meant to be shared, and your attendance In addition to these free events, the Arts Pass also offers discounts for U at any event will further demonstrate your support for your peers. students to attend other events around campus. UtahPresents hosts film Last fall, I attended the Department of Theatre’s production of “Macbeth,” Within you is a light, screenings, concerts, dance performances and TEDxSaltLake City, to name a and as an English major, I completely fell in love with this adaptation. Shake- few of their events, and U students, with their UCard, can attend any of these speare’s work is meant to be performed, and I was enthralled with just how events for just $5. The Pioneer Theatre Company, one of a handful of profes- seamless and timely the U’s adaptation was. and it’s one that can sional theatre companies in Utah, has a student rush option that allows stu- For individuals who may be on a tight budget, the Arts Pass allows U stu- dents to buy a $5 ticket to any performance one hour before the show begins. dents to access incredible art for free or at a highly discounted rate. For any- Furthermore, the Arts Pass isn’t just for U students — U faculty and staff one curious about an event or wanting to check out something new, I sin- be shared. can purchase discounted tickets with their UCards and students from other cerely recommend utilizing the Arts Pass. The arts offer a great way to escape universities may also receive a discount on tickets. from stress and do something social, and the Arts Pass simply makes these New donors start sharing today and get For any event that you wish to attend, simply present your UCard at the processes much more accessible. box office to receive your free ticket or pay the U student rate. Some events, [email protected] for your first 10 donations. like shows at Kingsbury Hall, allow you to pick up your ticket in advance to @kateannebutton $600 ensure that you have a seat in case the event sells out. The tickets are first come, first served — so be sure to pick up your tickets early if there’s an event you want to be sure you see.

Why should you use the Arts Pass? The Arts Pass website states that “more and more research is showing the positive impacts of the arts on education. The findings are significant: ex- We continue to practice extensive cleaning procedures so you can be posure to the arts is linked with better critical thinking skills, greater social sure that when you’re helping others, you can do so safely. tolerance, a greater likelihood of seeking out art and culture in the future, and In addition to meeting donation criteria, you must 18 years or older, provide a valid photo ID, proof of current address, and your Social Security or Border better workforce opportunities.” Crossing Card to donate. May not be combined with any other promotion. Valid at participating centers only. Becoming involved with the arts is a great way to expand your horizons and become more connected with the world. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts hosts exhibitions from artists all around the world. The Department of The- grifolsplasma.com Letter Opinion Openings 2020

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Opinion Editor Asst. Opinion Editor champion the progressive policies young people support. his might seem like a hot take coming things every day. The stakes are higher in politics, Persuading that many people on individual from the school paper’s resident opinion of course, but there should still be room for us to issues will require not only good information T“experts,” but it’s actually good to change change our points of view. — and fantastic opinion writing courtesy of the your opinion. This June, more than two-thirds of American Chronicle — but also space to change their minds It sounds obvious, but we have a tendency to adults said that George Floyd’s murder is indic- without the fear of being seen as inconsistent or shame people for changing their minds. It’s al- ative of a broader problem in law enforcement. unprincipled. most like we’d rather everyone stay exactly the Just six years ago, only 43% said the same of mur- So what does it mean to create space for chang- same until the end of time than ever adjust after ders in Ferguson and New York City. That’s a shift ing opinions in our interpersonal relationships? learning new information. We prize lifelong loy- of 26%, the equivalent of over 50 million people. To start with, it means sacrificing the triumph of alty to political parties and talking points over When faced with convincing arguments, it’s both an “I told you so.” As much as we all like to feel teachability. 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Any student who of college-aged Americans want the government we should avoid jumping to conclusions and as- gets their money’s worth will leave with a degree to do more to solve societal problems. They want sume that changes were made in good faith. But and a new perspective — no one wants to gradu- government-funded health insurance, reduced that also means respecting them enough to ex- ate still resembling the pimple-faced people we poverty and action to curb climate change. They pect integrity. We don’t have to accept change were at orientation. For many of us, this means support inclusivity around gender and sexuality uncritically or abandon our belief in accountabil- confronting long-held beliefs and coming to dis- and a right to basic necessities like food and shel- ity — it’s fair to ask someone to follow through agree with friends and family. But at the very ter. and to call out their hypocrisy if they don’t. But least, college should teach us how little we actu- If we really want the United States, and espe- let’s remember that giving lip service and passing ally know. It should humble us to the point that cially Utah, to move forward on these issues, mil- performative litmus tests won’t tell us whether a we’re willing to consider other perspectives. lions of people will need to change their minds person has made substantive changes. As individuals, our unrefined ideologies are — sometimes one policy at a time. Maybe your If our principles extend beyond individual can- not enough for us to fully understand the intri- aunt believes whole-heartedly in free-market didates, policy positions and party lines, they will cacies of politics, current events or social prog- capitalism could be persuaded to vote based on inevitably lead us to change our minds every once ress. Instead, they’re one piece of a large puzzle reproductive justice. Maybe you have a childhood in a while. 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Yes, We Need to Wear "As the semester starts, Utahns Masks This Fall Semester should remember the U and other

StoryStory by by Sasha KC Poma(Staff Writer) public places are not at a “new normal”

ver the past several months, we’ve all experienced un- So it’s essential that we do our part to protect others by wear- stage yet." precedented changes in our daily lives due to the coro- ing masks, which the CDC emphasizes can lessen the spread of Onavirus pandemic. With that, face masks and coverings the virus. In fact, a recent metastudy found that we could end – which have been heavily debated since the beginning of this the pandemic if just 60% of people would wear even a simple, crisis – quickly became an essential part of everyone’s wardrobe, two-layered cotton covering. At this point, Utah cannot risk and on June 25, Gov. Gary Herbert approved Salt Lake and other making face masks optional, except for a small number of people counties to mandate masks in public spaces. While the decision with health conditions that make wearing one dangerous. has faced backlash, and is likely to spur more, we must keep the With this in mind, Gov. Herbert has asked Utahns to “do bet- reasons for face covering mandates in mind. ter” as far as wearing masks, and organizations have stepped up As parts of Utah move toward more relaxed phases of the state’s to ensure each of us has access to appropriate coverings. For ex- health guidelines and in-person classes resume, it’s tempting to ample, the “Mask for Every Utahn” campaign provides free face believe masks aren’t necessary. But studies surrounding mask masks to anyone who asks, prioritizing essential workers and usage and a second wave of the virus – potentially on the horizon those with a higher risk of contracting the coronavirus. by semester’s end – indicate that Utahns need to continue wear- As we begin establishing new routines this semester, we must ing masks, even if it seems odd or causes discomfort. acknowledge the purpose of Gov. Herbert’s mandate, particular- At the end of May, the University of Utah announced its re- ly for us as students at the U. According to the CDC, colleges and turn to campus plans for the fall semester despite still being in universities are at a higher risk of outbreaks because they are the orange phase of coronavirus protocol. It’s debatable whether beginning to interact face-to-face once more – both on and off we should be back on campus at all, but school leaders did take campus. Since many students take public transit and in general care to include a requirement that students and faculty wear face will interact more closely with each other than we have for the masks to enter all campus facilities. It’s important to understand past several months, we need to be mindful of our potential for why this is happening and comply as much as possible. After all, spreading the virus, which could be devastating to the campus a vaccine or cure is still in development, and the summer’s high community. We don’t want to repeat the uncertainty and loss of COVID-19 case count indicates that people are already anxious experiences we faced during spring and summer semesters. So as to get back to normal. thousands of us take the calculated risk of returning to campus, At the time of Gov. Herbert’s mandate and the U’s return to we’ll have to commit to wearing masks and practicing general campus plan, the average number of cases per day in Utah ranged cleanliness to provide as much safety as possible. from the 200s to the 300s, as indicated by the official data. But As the semester starts, Utahns should remember the U and once regulations began to ease up in light of lower case counts, other public places are not at a “new normal” stage yet. We can people assumed that the pandemic was over. Throughout the and should work to make the transition as smooth as possible summer, record spikes in cases occurred regularly because peo- for ourselves, our faculty and staff and the community in gener- ple ignored safety regulations. al. Masks are readily available at the campus store and through Now more than ever, Utahns need to take masks and other pre- other online retailers and organizations – so there’s no excuse cautions seriously to prevent further case increases. The Center not to wear a covering of some kind. Hopefully, if we continue to for Disease Control and Prevention warns that though regula- keep our distance outside of school and take these precautions, tions are lighter, we should all continue to practice social dis- we can return to the kind of campus life we know and love a bit tancing and other preventative measures. The Utah COVID-19 more quickly. Community Task Force also shared this sentiment, tweeting on [email protected] June 22 that lower restrictions do not equate to a lower risk of @spoma301 the coronavirus. 04 Opinion Openings 2020 Openings 2020 Opinion 0605

Taking The Protest To Your Neighbours Porch

StoryStory by by Elise KC Scott(Staff Writer) "The reality of effective advocacy is very year, we write a new version of the same article encouraging which is especially important if you want to see more politicians who students to become involved in local politics. We build our case share your values. There is no shortage of good campaigns in need of Ethat college students have a unique passion for making a differ- help this year — even if it takes looking past national or state-level rac- that people who truly care will have to ence, that voting is a civic duty and yes, you can even get college credit es to find someone who inspires you. Whether it’s a vulnerable incum- for a political internship through the Hinckley Institute. bent or a talented newcomer in need of boots on the ground, working These points remain true today, but frankly, I am not sure how much with candidates is a great way to push your ideas forward. demonstrate that in many ways. They they resonate with students who are living in a world that feels torn At their core, successful politics are based on relationships. By vol- apart by COVID-19, police brutality and threats to deport international unteering with a campaign, you learn about the candidate, their desired students. Even experienced campaign volunteers are likely looking ap- office and the constituents — all important pieces of the policy puzzle. can do so by protesting, marching, prehensively at balancing the stress of another election season with an If you understand the limitations of the office or the needs of the dis- uncertain fall semester. The first six months of 2020 have already taken trict, you are better able to hone your advocacy efforts. Politicians are so much, and you’re telling us to invest in strenuous elections that will not — or at least should not be — inaccessible enigmas, and whether voting, contacting their representatives, drag out until November? campaign experience gives you the know-how to lobby a bill or simply In short, yes. Feelings of burnout and fear are justified. You may contact your legislators, it will have been a net positive. not feel inspired by any particular major candidates — and that’s fair, educating themselves and others..." too. It is unlikely that anyone can promise unlimited energy to a can- Support Legislators Who Fight For the Issues You Care About Yes, We Need to Wear didate right now, but young people cannot afford to completely opt-out On May 25, George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis by a police of- of campaign season this year. ficer who kneeled on his neck for nearly eight minutes. On June 18, legislators in Utah met in a special session to ban police from using Voting, Protesting and Social Media Activism Should Be Combined knee-on-neck chokeholds because they heard the call to action within In the wake of recent protests, some young people have argued that the community. Clearly protests work, but it was also crucial to have Masks This Fall Semester voting is an ineffective means of encouraging change. Voting is import- legislators with shared values and a willingness to listen. This legisla- ant, but preaching “just vote” and nothing else can minimize valid ex- tion was progress, but it alone will not solve the problem — years of periences of pain, downplay the very real accomplishments of protest collaborative work are necessary to rewire larger structural problems. and ignore structural efforts to suppress the vote. It is, at the very least, This November, we can help elect legislators who are willing to listen fathomable how people fall into the belief that their vote doesn’t mat- by volunteering for their campaigns. ter. The reality of effective advocacy is that people who truly care will And with the world as broken as it is, it’s wrong to tell people that all have to demonstrate that in many ways. They can do so by protesting, they need to do to fix it is cast a vote. Voting is a valuable resource for marching, voting, contacting their representatives, educating them- civic engagement, but as we have seen between social media activism selves and others, sharing information on social media and, as I hope and protesting, it is not the only tool in our belt. We need to expand our you will now consider, joining a local campaign this election year. There options and working on a campaign is a good place to start. are so many inspiring, principled candidates out there who are passion- ate about the issues that you care about — many of them just need a A Little Goes a Long Way good team and that’s where we come in. Most political campaigns are scrappy, fast-paced organizations where [email protected] every volunteer counts. You can make a difference for the candidates @elisenicscott you care about by lending them your time, talent and social skills — 06 Opinion Openings 2020 Openings 2020 Opinion 0607

board to investigate and recommend actions in similar cases. In The U has managed to dodge responsibility for student safety an Instagram post, UnsafeU explained the need for such a com- dozens of times since McCluskey’s death, but over the past year, mittee, “The university has repeatedly demonstrated they have it has become increasingly clear that students and community no ability to independently regulate and hold people account- members have the power to improve campus safety. To develop able and are comfortable withholding information from the pub- accountability within the U, we need to encourage responsible Holding U lic.” While the U’s Chief Safety Officer, Marlon Lynch, is working leadership like Chatman’s and demand more. To ensure the leg- to implement a committee that would review citizen complaints islature holds the U accountable, we cannot allow the outrage brought against members of the campus police department, this about McCluskey’s death and re-victimization to be forgotten committee would not be independent of the university. To tru- by next year’s legislative session. To make systemic change, we ly oversee the department, students need a review committee need to champion the establishment of an independent review Accountable that functions outside of university control but has an informa- committee. All of these actions will promote accountability and tion-sharing agreement with the U. Such a committee could be will protect future U students. StoryStory by by Morgan KC Barron(Staff Writer) mandated by the Utah System of Higher Education Board of Re- [email protected] gents, who can be emailed here. @readbarron

or the past 18 months, I have been angry with the Watkins’ admin- reason.” This statement was later undercut when the new University of istration and the campus police, but on the morning of May 17, I Utah Police Chief, Rodney Chatman, announced an independent investiga- Freached a new level of irate. The Salt Lake Tribune reported that prior tion into the allegations against Deras citing concerns with the thorough- to Lauren McCluskey’s murder, Officer Miguel Deras, a University of Utah ness of the original report. Campus Police Officer, saved explicit photos of McCluskey to his personal Since McCluskey’s murder, university administrators and leaders have phone and showed them off to his co-workers. Deras only had access to become adept at dodging accountability, making Chatman’s promise of an these sensitive photos because McCluskey trusted the campus police and independent, public investigation refreshing. As Chatman noted his actions Yes, We Need to Wear he was supposed to be investigating her sextortion case. may “come as a disappointment to many in the community,” so it is import- Since this revelation, the Logan Police Department, where Deras is cur- ant that student stakeholders and community allies take time to encour- rently employed, announced they have launched an internal investigation age behavior that promotes accountability within the university. By writing into the allegations against Deras. His continued employment with the de- Chatman an email, students can not only thank him for ordering a new in- partment depends on the outcome of the investigation. Additionally, Ma- vestigation but can also ask what he is doing to change the culture of the Masks This Fall Semester jor Scott Stephenson, who leads the Peace Officer Standards and Training department and encourage officers to promptly report predatory behavior. Council — the state organization which oversees certifying officers — said The Utah State Legislature is one of the few outside organizations that that Deras’ behavior could be grounds for revoking his officer’s certifica- oversees the U. Since the allegations against Deras were made public, many tion and he could possibly face charges for revenge porn. It is important state representatives are eager to flex that oversight. The Education Interim to hold the officer who re-victimized McCluskey accountable, but students Committee has already announced a meeting for June 15 where universi- and community members need to ensure that the University of Utah is also ty and campus police administrators are invited to explain protocols and held accountable and future students are protected. procedures for safeguarding victims’ rights. Individual representatives have The campus police department was aware of Deras’ behavior prior to the announced plans to run legislation to protect victims and hold the U ac- Tribune’s article but chose not to report the incident to POST. According countable, but more should be doing so. To ensure the legislature utilizes to Lieutenant Jason Hinojosa, this decision was made not because the re- their authority to improve campus safety, students and community allies port against Deras was not credible, but because “[Deras’ actions were] not should email their state representatives to encourage them to support ex- among the requirements to report to POST.” In an apparent attempt to isting efforts to hold the U accountable and ask what they specifically are avoid accountability, the U denied any wrongdoing claiming campus police doing to protect students. “found no evidence that a former officer had ‘bragged’ or shared any image A few hours after the story on Deras broke, UnsafeU, a student-led cam- from the investigation that wasn’t considered a legitimate law enforcement pus safety organization, called for the creation of an independent review 08 Opinion Openings 2020 Openings 2020 Opinion 0609

people value because of its limited supply, a luxury. It may not possess any university — 80% of all students in the United States are enrolled in state worth on its own but its worth comes from others not having it. Rather institutions and community colleges. These schools are more likely to than viewing education as a public good, “a service that is made available provide an educational opportunity for students of all backgrounds, not to all members of a society,” we champion giving some students an ad- just those who are born into money and legacy. They produce research vantage over others who do not have access to those advantages in the that benefits the public and shrink the education gap among communi- first place. Viewing a university education as a positional good places an ties who are born into poverty. I am a proud product of public education emphasis not on learning or making the world a better place, but on sta- and I know that we, as future graduates of the U, will continue to make a tus and exclusivity. significant impact on the world. How can education be the great equalizer if there isn’t equal access and Current financial burdens, barriers to acceptance and overall post-grad- The Case For Public opportunity to attain it? Galloway asserts that when schools choose to uate outcomes indicate that there has never been a better time to be an function as luxury brands by charging exorbitant tuition and outlandishly excellent public-school student. But if that isn’t enough, heed Professor selective rates of admission, they are boosting their ability to be exclu- Deresiewicz’ advice. When asked by many young people whether “there sionary. Elite schools choosing to turn away thousands of qualified, eager is anything that [students] can do to avoid becoming an out-of-touch, and motivated students every year is not only harsh, it further proves they entitled little s---” his response is short but telling: “transfer to a public Education aren’t interested in seeing education as a public service. university.” If education, leadership, social and economic justice matter to you, [email protected] StoryStory by by Samira KC Gholami(Staff Writer) then it is in your best interest to attend a university that makes itself @samira_thehuman accessible to all different kinds of students and aims to teach them in a way that will make them successful and productive members of society. Public education ensures more access to higher education that any elite

eflecting back on my senior year of high school, I remem- present my research. Without worrying about paying upwards of ber feeling uneasy with my college options. I was trying to $50,000 in tuition, I had the wiggle room to take on additional Rfind a balance between what I could afford and a program positions in the community to focus on issues that really mat- that would best suit my academic interests. My older brother tered to me. The beauty of public universities is that with a low- urged me to apply to elite schools across the country, but I never er sticker price for tuition, there is a greater opportunity to get obliged. During the first two years of college, I thought back to involved without necessarily having to work extra jobs just to his advice and wondered if I had made a mistake. After four-plus keep up with the outrageous expenses of a top tier school. It’s years at the University of Utah, I know that I have made the right the greatest bang for your buck. choice. Students have many options when it comes to higher ed- However ironic it may sound, researchers at Stanford inves- ucation institutions, but perhaps none are as helpful or acces- tigated whether or not attending an elite school would actually sible as the best public school in your state. U students, you’ve lead to success post-grad. They discovered that the most suc- made the right choice. cessful students during and after college are those who thor- At 18, I remember crunching the numbers in my head, trying oughly engage in their undergraduate experience “regardless of to calculate whether or not I could afford to move out of my how selective a school may be.” It turns out that the selectivity house and get the full in-person college experience. With the job of the college is not a reliable predictor of “student learning, job market predictions and post-grad looking quite dismal in the age satisfaction, or well-being” and that being involved in communi- of coronavirus, there’s even more reason for young adults to be ty organizations, internships and research opportunities may be making economical college choices now. Scott Galloway, an NYU more important than the college that you attend. professor, has said that with the devastating effects of COVID-19, Another example of elite academics condemning their own the future of higher education will look a lot different. As schools practices comes from William Deresiewicz, a professor at Yale. plan to administer virtual classrooms for the foreseeable future, He writes that the ivy league is a system which “exacerbate[s] there is no justification in paying $55,000 a year for a chic Zoom inequality, [hinders] social mobility, perpetuate[s] privilege, class at an elite institution like NYU versus $7,000 a year for the and create[s] an elite that is isolated from the society that it’s same content at a great public school like CUNY. supposed to lead.” Deresiewicz suggests that high-status insti- As someone who has switched majors and career paths a hand- tutions and quality of schooling should not be conflated. Rather, ful of times during my undergraduate experience, take my ad- focusing on improving educational practices is a better-suited vice: attend the institution where you can thrive, not where you goal for educating students — public universities do a much bet- are constantly grasping for straws and emptying your pockets. At ter job at this, for a far more affordable price. the U, I was able to complete four internships, lead two organi- My brief stint in Economics taught me that education is re- zations, live amongst 22 service-minded individuals and travel to garded as a specific type of commodity — a positional good that 10 Opinion Openings 2020 Utah Stands Out with JOINTODAY Opportunities for Student Political Involvement $ StoryStory byby KCKC CushmanCushman(Staff Writer)

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