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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

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The Rooney Rule: Ensuring NFL Coach Diversity

By Zach Janis January 30, 2019

  Since the dawn of the 21st century, more and more people have taken strides towards acceptance, and measures have been taken in all walks of life to ensure that everyone gets their fair share....

The University of Utah mens lacrosse team practices at the Spence Eccles Field House in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

For Aaron Fjeldsted, Faith and Lacrosse Go Hand in Hand

By Zach Janis January 28, 2019

  Sports, the physical engagement between two human beings, the pursuit of greatness and all of the pageantry associated with it, are an inspiring effort for all who attempt it. Those who pursue...

University of Utah freshman quarterback Jason Shelley (15) answers a question at the post game interview following the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl vs. Northwestern University at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, California on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Athletes and Activism

By Zach Janis January 24, 2019

  As athletes transition more and more towards becoming role models, public figures and business moguls, a similar transition happens to the power of their voice. With so much of sports coverage...

Spencer Johnson (25) throws a pitch as the Utes take on the BYU Cougars at Smiths Ballpark May 8, 2018.

(Photo by: Justin Prather / Daily Utah Chronicle).

Baseball Returns to Former Glory

By Zach Janis January 15, 2019

  As students come back from a relaxing, joyful and definitely not-long-enough winter break, students at the University of Utah can expect a season to remember on the diamond. The Utah baseball...

University of Utah mens ski team competes in the Giant Slalom at Park City, Utah (Park City Mountain Resort) on Wednesday, January 6, 2015

Utah Ski Team Opens 2019 Campaign in CO

By Zach Janis January 10, 2019

  One of the most storied snow-sport programs in the country gets its much-anticipated start today as the University of Utah Ski Team opens their 2019 campaign in the mountains of Colorado. The...

Northwestern University senior safety Jared McGee (41) scores a touchdown after recovering a fumble by University of Utah freshman quarterback Jason Shelley (15) during the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, California on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Fumbles in Holiday Bowl, 31-20

By Zach Janis January 1, 2019

  It was a tumultuous end to a whirlwind season, and in the end, the fault lines finally gave and the Utah Utes dropped their last game of the season to the Northwestern Wildcats, 31-20. The...

University of Utah junior running back Armand Shyne (6) took the handoff from University of Utah freshman quarterback Jason Shelley (15) during an NCAA Football game vs. the University of Oregon at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.

(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Notebook: Northwestern Wildcats

By Zach Janis December 30, 2018

  In a season that for both teams came up with a loss in the Conference Championship, the University of Utah will face off against the Wildcats of Northwestern University in their last game of...

The University of Utah runs onto the field during an NCAA Football game vs. the Brigham Young University Cougars at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Now That the Dust Has Settled

By Zach Janis December 5, 2018

  After concluding the season with a thriller in Rice Eccles Stadium against the Team Down South, the Utes looked ahead to their first Pac-12 Championship game since joining the conference in 2011....

The University of Utah Football team lined up during warmups prior to kickoff in an NCAA Football game vs. the University of Arizona at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday October 12, 2018.

(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Ute Proud Culture: On the Increasing Diversity of the World of Sports

By Zach Janis December 4, 2018

  In a world in which diversity is non-judgemental, inclusive and encompasses most public facets of everyday life, it is only a matter of time until that movement finds its way into the world of...

The University of Utah runs onto the field during an NCAA Football game vs. the Brigham Young University Cougars at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Selected for Holiday Bowl on New Year’s Eve

By Zach Janis December 3, 2018

  The University of Utah secured its bowl game earlier in the season, but it wasn’t until after championship weekend, and a season of ups and downs, that the Utes’ postseason destination was...