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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

To Be or Not To Be (On Campus)

To Be or Not To Be (On Campus)

By Dakota Grossman February 6, 2018

Commuting means something different for everyone. For some, commuting to work, school or practice might mean a 30-minute drive from home; for others, it means a two-hour bus ride across town. Most student-athletes...

Gluten-Free Diet Doesnt Stop St. John

Gluten-Free Diet Doesn’t Stop St. John

By Dakota Grossman February 2, 2018

Finding the right types of foods and drinks to have before competitions and workouts can be difficult for some athletes, especially those with dietary needs and restrictions. For Gillian St. John, junior...

Why Girls Wear Makeup to the Gym

Why Girls Wear Makeup to the Gym

By Dakota Grossman January 27, 2018

Girls who wear makeup at the gym have received a lot of criticism. Many women who have paired their workout clothes with mascara and blush can probably name a time when they’ve felt judged....

Overcoming Slopes Through New Years Goals

Overcoming Slopes Through New Year’s Goals

By Dakota Grossman January 13, 2018

Health and fitness are a couple of the top priorities for the University of Utah ski team as its ultimate goal is to win another national team title. The alpine and nordic skiers and their coaches know...

Should Student-Athletes Profit From Play?

Should Student-Athletes Profit From Play?

By Dakota Grossman and Kyle Garahana December 4, 2017

Athletes Deserve a Cut By Dakota Grossman Participating in college sports is like working a job. The coach is the boss and the athletes are the employees with high expectations for their performance....

OH Adora Anae setting up on Saturday, Nov 14, 2015. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Outside Hitters with the Inside Scoop

By Dakota Grossman November 29, 2017

In volleyball, an outside hitter is a player who attacks and blocks the ball, usually from the front left side of the court. These athletes are typically have a tall stature and are capable of jumping...

University of Utah  Girls Volleyball, (Left) Tawnee Luafalemana (20), Adora Anae (14), (right) Berkley Oblad (12) huddle with teammates during BYU matchup at the Hunstman center in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday,Sept.14, 2017

(Photo by Jose Remes/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pregame Jitters

By Dakota Grossman November 25, 2017

In 2015, middle blocker Berkeley Oblad joined the University of Utah women’s volleyball team. Three years into her collegiate career, she is finally seeing improvement in her game since she first joined...

Sophmore Erika Bean Dribbles the ball down court. Utah Vs. BYU December 10,2016. Adam Fondren The Utah Chronicle

Bean is Keen on Team Success

By Dakota Grossman November 13, 2017

Team sports require collaboration, commitment and leadership — things that junior Erika Bean, guard for the University of Utah women’s basketball team, understands the importance of. This season, Bean...

Braving Basketball After Brain Surgery

Braving Basketball After Brain Surgery

By Dakota Grossman November 9, 2017

College basketball was always a dream for freshman Jordan Cruz, a guard for the University of Utah women’s basketball team, but after undergoing brain surgery her freshman year of high school, there...

The University of Utah Volleyball team cheers after their loss to the Oregon Ducks in a set of matches at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes to Channel Power of Pink

By Dakota Grossman October 18, 2017

A sea of pink will flood the Huntsman Center on Friday, Oct. 20 for the annual University of Utah volleyball Power of Pink match that will take place against UCLA this season. The Utes will wear pink uniforms...