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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

Wicked Creators Ban On North Carolina Productions Could Affect Discriminatory Bill

“Wicked” Creator’s Ban On North Carolina Productions Could Affect Discriminatory Bill

April 8, 2016

As the curtain rose on the set of “Wicked” in the summer of 2009, I had no idea what to expect. My 14-year-old self sat eagerly awaiting the mysterious magic about to unfold, bouncing on the edge of...

Satire: How to Prepare for the Donald Trumpocalypse

Satire: How to Prepare for the Donald Trumpocalypse

March 24, 2016

This year, the 45th President of the United States of the America will be elected, and the nation will witness history in the making. For the first time since the initiation of democratic voting in the...

People march during the Utah Against Police Brutality rally and march for Abdi Mohamed in dowtown Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, Feb.29th, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Shooting in SLC Forces Utahns to Look at Police Brutality Through New Lens

March 9, 2016

Last week, Salt Lake was marked as yet another city distinctly and publicly affected by the ongoing hurricane of media-fueled police harassment and violence. Police say Abdi Mohamed, the victim of the...

Plethora of Internet Information has Both Pros and Cons

Plethora of Internet Information has Both Pros and Cons

February 29, 2016

It’s the 21st century. Millennials are conditioned to an overwhelming wave of constant stimulation. Colorful advertisements are everywhere, both on and off screen, often accompanied by the rumbling din...

Recent Court Ruling in Keshas Lawsuit Against Dr. Luke Reinforces U.S. Rape Culture

Recent Court Ruling in Kesha’s Lawsuit Against Dr. Luke Reinforces U.S. Rape Culture

February 26, 2016

Last week, pop singer Kesha Rose Sebert left a Manhattan courthouse in tears over the outcome of her lawsuit against producer Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald), under whom she must complete six more albums or...

Following Up with Team Aspire

February 19, 2016

A few weeks ago, two U students approached The Utah Chronicle with news of their soon-to-be nonprofit group, Team Aspire. Haoran Yu and Brandon Young are two students with one wish: for LGBTQ students...

Good Music and Good Vibes: A Behind the Scenes Look at Fortunate Youth

Good Music and Good Vibes: A Behind the Scenes Look at Fortunate Youth

February 8, 2016

Sold out concert? Normally, this statement would be a cause for alarm to most music-lovers, but not when you’re on a first-name basis with an incredibly public-friendly band. Fortunate Youth returned...

YouSpeak Helps Students Explore The Art of Slam Poetry

February 8, 2016

Feelings can be hard to express. Whether we try to write them out in a journal, express them through a song or dance them out of our system, sometimes, it’s just not enough to get our point across. That’s...

Winter Storm Jonas Reveals Aspects of Millennial Culture

Winter Storm Jonas Reveals Aspects of Millennial Culture

January 28, 2016

Millennials are known for our lack of interpersonal communication skills and our inability to keep information private and personal, which is owed largely to our shortened attention spans and the exponential...

Taking Baby Steps Toward Success

Taking Baby Steps Toward Success

January 25, 2016

On the Sunday night before Spring Semester started, I made the grave mistake of watching multiple interviews of famous actors and actresses. Emma Watson, sporting her usual elegant hair and makeup, paired...