From Fox News · Peter D'Abrosca · · 1m 30s
Utah University drops doxxing probe after viral cake incident
University of Utah closes disciplinary probe against two students after viral 'Happy Kirkiversary' cake controversy
In brief
University of Utah closes disciplinary probe against two students after viral 'Happy Kirkiversary' cake controversy Students avoided expulsion after school dismissed doxxing investigation following backlash over political cake stunt Originally reported by Fox News.
Viral cake stunt
On Sept 10 2026 a student presented College Republicans with a cake labeled 'Happy Kirkiversary' at University of Utah campus
“Happy Kirkiversary”
Students face disciplinary probe
University opened investigation after students posted cake incident photo online and reported false allegations to school
“We got a lot of backlash from students here on campus blaming us for doxxing”
School dismisses probe
University closed disciplinary action after students' attorney clarified their position with school officials
“The University of Utah's Office of the Dean of Students has dismissed an accountability inquiry”
Political backlash
Senate and DOJ officials criticized university's handling of the investigation as 'indefensible'
“Utah what the h, - is going on over there”
Students demand protection
Rylie Barnes urged university to protect conservative speech on campus from student and administrative suppression
“Conservative voices on campus need to be protected not only by students but also the administration”
University response
School stated they would protect free speech while addressing harassment and threats on campus
“Calls to harm someone including electronic harassment are not protected by free speech”
Political context
Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist murdered on Sept 10 2026 in Utah
“Upon reflection it was wrong for me to celebrate Charlie Kirk's death”
Social media impact
Students received significant online support that helped school conduct thorough investigation
“With the amount of social media presence we had and support it definitely helped the school do more investigation”
Doxxing definition
Doxxing involves publicly revealing personal information online with intent to cause harm to individuals
“Doxxing is the act of publicly revealing usually online the personal information of another person”
Student threat history
Students previously faced violent threats from campus activists over political disagreements
“I am going to Kirk you which you could only think means I'm either using your imagination going to shoot you or kill you”
University policy
School stated they would review allegations while balancing free speech and student safety
“We will continue to protect freedom of expression and the safety of our students”
Political fallout
University of Utah College Democrats accused Republicans of waging campaign of hate against them
“Republicans are waging a campaign of hate against us”
At a glance
Students avoided expulsion after school dismissed doxxing investigation following backlash over political cake stunt
