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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Dani Barton (1) jumps in an attempt to hit the ball during the Utah Womens Volleyball Red vs. White Scrimmage at the U Hunstman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. (Dr. Rishi Deka  | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Volleyball: No. 22 Utah Headed to Hawaii

By Carra McManamon August 31, 2017

The No. 22 ranked University of Utah Volleyball (2-1) team is heading to Hawaii to play in the Hawaiian Airlines Rainbow Wahine Classic for matches on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Head coach Beth Launiere...

Carly Trueman (10) and Phoebe Grace (19) block the ball during the Utah Womens Volleyball Red vs. White Scrimmage at the U Hunstman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. (Dr. Rishi Deka  | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Volleyball: Utes Finish 2-1 in Bluegrass Battle

By Carra McManamon August 30, 2017

This past weekend, the University of Utah volleyball team was in Lexington, Kentucky competing in the Bluegrass Battle. The Utes went 2-1 on the weekend, as they faced Cincinnati, No. 14 Kentucky and Arkansas...

Shaylen Crook , Utah Cross Country August 24, 2016 in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo / Steve C. Wilson / University of Utah)

Cross Country: Crook Understands Importance of a Rocky Trail

By Carra McManamon August 23, 2017

Redemption is on Shaylen Crook's mind as she enters her senior season with the University of Utah cross country team. Crook has a new outlook on things this year, and is ready to make personal improvements...

Sophmore Brianna Turley and Junior Margo Pletcher compete in a doubles match at the Eccles Tennis Center Feb 19, 2017. Adam Fondren for the Daily Utah Chronicle.

Pletcher Soaking Up Final Year as a Ute

By Carra McManamon August 23, 2017

For many students, college can be the best years of their life, and that's how Margo Pletcher of the University of Utah women's tennis team feels. As she enters her senior year, she has mixed feelings...

Sophmore Devontae Henry-Cole (7) shakes off a White defender at the University of Utahs Red and White football game on Apr. 15, 2017 at Rice Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT

Photo by Adam Fondren/Daily Utah Chronicle

Make or Break: Things to Watch out for in Utah Football

By Carra McManamon August 16, 2017

With a new season approaching, there are five things to watch this 2017 season that will play a role in determining how far the team can make it this year. 1. A new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks...

Freshman Drew Lisk (14) in action at the University of Utahs Red and White football game on Apr. 15, 2017 at Rice Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT

Photo by Adam Fondren/Daily Utah Chronicle

Troy Taylor Looks to Bring Some High-Flying Offense to Utah Football

By Carra McManamon July 13, 2017

For quite some time, the University of Utah football team has relied heavily on its defense and run game to win games. It’s something that head coach Kyle Whittingham is known for — it has been the...

Utah Womens Softball junior Anissa Urtez (17) and junior Hannah Flippen (1) smile at the camera during the game vs. the ASU Sun Devils at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium on campus on Saturday, April 16, 2016

Sports Can Lead to Off-Field Success

By Carra McManamon June 14, 2017

The University of Utah athletics department set a school record this past spring when the athletic teams combined for a 3.165 GPA. What’s even more striking is that the 19 sports have earned above a...

Sophmore Devontae Henry-Cole (7) shakes off a White defender at the University of Utahs Red and White football game on Apr. 15, 2017 at Rice Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT

Photo by Adam Fondren/Daily Utah Chronicle

Henry-Cole Looking to Make Impact with Utes

By Carra McManamon April 28, 2017

Hard work and being humble have allowed Devonta’e Henry-Cole to be where he is now, but his goals are much bigger than just getting some playing time on the field. He once wanted to be the next Devontae...

Utah safety Chase Hansen (22) celebrates making a sack with lineman Kylie Fitts (11) during a Pac-12 football game versus the Oregon State Beavers at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015.

Hansen Prides Himself on the Team, Not Himself

By Carra McManamon April 11, 2017

When Chase Hansen made the switch from quarterback to safety, nobody knew just how dominate he was going to be. In 2016, Hansen wreaked havoc on opposing offensives. The expectations and goals he has for...

The QB Battle Begins

The QB Battle Begins

By Carra McManamon April 4, 2017

Changes to the offense can seem like a daunting task, but the University of Utah football team is taking things with stride, and the team is excited about what’s in store for the future. One notable...