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A note is placed on flowers left near the Chapel of the Resurrection, the location of the wake for Liverpool's Portuguese soccer player Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who died in a car crash near Zamora, Spain, in Gondomar, Portugal, July 4, 2025. (Courtesty REUTERS/Pedro Nunes)
Portuguese Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Accident Alongside Brother
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor • July 11, 2025

  Liverpool star forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother, André Silva, died in a car accident...

The Department of Economics office at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 7, 2025. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Letter to the Editor: Success of School of Economics Requires Correcting Misconceptions
July 9, 2025

  I commend The Daily Utah Chronicle for its excellent coverage of the complex changes affecting...

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Roadless Rule Cut Fuels Fire Risk
Experts warn repealing the Roadless Rule could expose Utah forests to more logging, roads and wildfires.
By Teanna Sorensen, Newsletter Editor, News Writer • July 12, 2025
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Whiplash Over Lee’s Land Deal
By Teanna Sorensen, Newsletter Editor, News Writer • July 9, 2025

  On June 18, Utah Sen. Mike Lee introduced a proposal — part of President Trump’s "Big Beautiful...

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The Orem Film Festival Is for the People
By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer • July 9, 2025

  As a kid, Orem Film Festival founder Trevor Allen believed that movies were made by God and...

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When a Bootlegging Mobster Entered the World of Sports
By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer • July 9, 2025

  When the 18th Amendment was ratified by the United States government in January of 1919, the...

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Commentary: Why College Basketball Is Overtaking the NBA
By John Leone, Sports Editor • July 8, 2025

  The National Basketball Association has long been the pinnacle of entertainment for hoops fans,...

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Roadless Rule Cut Fuels Fire Risk
By Teanna Sorensen, Newsletter Editor, News Writer • July 12, 2025
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Whiplash Over Lee’s Land Deal
By Teanna Sorensen, Newsletter Editor, News Writer • July 9, 2025

  On June 18, Utah Sen. Mike Lee introduced a proposal — part of President Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" — that would have opened more than 8 million acres of public land...

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Wildfire Risks Intensify in Utah
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer • July 1, 2025

  The Southern California wildfires of January 2025 shocked the nation as flames tore through thousands of acres, displaced citizens and reduced entire communities to ruins. Now,...

A note is placed on flowers left near the Chapel of the Resurrection, the location of the wake for Liverpool's Portuguese soccer player Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who died in a car crash near Zamora, Spain, in Gondomar, Portugal, July 4, 2025. (Courtesty REUTERS/Pedro Nunes)
Portuguese Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Accident Alongside Brother
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor • July 11, 2025
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When a Bootlegging Mobster Entered the World of Sports
By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer • July 9, 2025

  When the 18th Amendment was ratified by the United States government in January of 1919, the era of prohibition was on the way. One...

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Commentary: Why College Basketball Is Overtaking the NBA
By John Leone, Sports Editor • July 8, 2025

  The National Basketball Association has long been the pinnacle of entertainment for hoops fans, but the tides are turning in a major...

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The Department of Economics office at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 7, 2025. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Letter to the Editor: Success of School of Economics Requires Correcting Misconceptions
July 9, 2025
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Local Lens: Art For Free
By Luke Utley, Arts Writer • July 10, 2025
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The Orem Film Festival Is for the People
By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer • July 9, 2025

  As a kid, Orem Film Festival founder Trevor Allen believed that movies were made by God and sent down to Earth...

Samantha Crain performs at Kilby Court in Salt Lake City on Monday, June 30, 2025. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Kilby Court Melts Like Butter for Samantha Crain
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor • July 8, 2025

  Dressed in sparkly trousers and a red, embroidered jacket, Samantha Crain took over Kilby Court on June 30. She...

Guests take photos at the Mysteries of the Ice Ages exhibit in the Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Mysteries Of The Ice Age: Education and Interactivity
By Luke Utley, Arts Writer • July 3, 2025

  The Natural History Museum of Utah is one of the landmark locations in the Salt Lake Valley. With a sleek modern...

Aminé performs at ASUU's annual Grand Kerfuffle at the A. Ray Olpin Student Union in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 18, 2025. (Matisse McMullin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Photo Story: Aminé Electrifies the U
By Addy Cowley and Matisse McMullin April 24, 2025
The Pie Pizzeria Underground in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, February 3rd 2025. (Photo by Samantha Lazenby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Photo Series: The Pie Pizzeria
By Samantha Lazenby, Photographer • April 23, 2025
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Faculty Raise Concerns Over Economics Merger
By Addy Barker Cowley June 25, 2025
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Mental Health in the Screen Age
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer • June 22, 2025

  Once a niche corner of the internet, social media has rapidly evolved into a global force for communication, content...

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Post Anti-DEI Legislation: Students React to Scholarship Changes
By Suvam Pokharel, News Writer • May 15, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Money print issue, in stands March 2025. It has not been updated and some information...

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Crime Report: March 2025
By Suvam Pokharel, News Writer • April 30, 2025

  The Department of Public Safety at the University of Utah shares and updates a daily crime and fire log. This log...

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Opinion: Medicaid Saved My Family, It Could Save Yours Too
By Samantha Reagan, Opinion Writer • July 11, 2025
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Opinion: Israel’s War Crimes Must End
By Samantha Reagan, Opinion Writer • July 7, 2025

  On June 9, a humanitarian aid boat headed for Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli military while in international...

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Opinion: Salt Lake is Failing the Homeless
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer • July 2, 2025

  Utah’s severe summer heat can be fatal. As we move into another summer with above-average temperatures, we must...

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Opinion: Immigration Neutrality is Weaponized Incompetence
By Shannon Akin, Opinion Writer • June 29, 2025

  The United States is in turmoil as the current administration attempts to rein in unethical power over its citizens....

Water wise plants in a cluster of rocks on the walkway to the J. Willard Marriott Library. (Photo courtesy of Ali McKelvy)
Guest Opinion: Water Wasting Lawns or Resilient Lush Landscapes? U Decide
By Nathan Murthy April 11, 2025
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Guest Opinion: Turning Grief into Prevention
By Cole Brunner April 3, 2025

  Amid college life’s hustle, nothing prepares you for the sudden loss of a close friend. I experienced this heartbreak firsthand when...

University of Utah's Brant Kuithe (#80) gets tackled during the game versus the BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Sept 11, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Guest Opinion: A Call for a New Era of BYU-Utah Rivalry
By Matthew K. Hyde, Guest Opinion • November 5, 2024

  Early into my freshman year, I sat in the Mighty Utah Student Section ready to watch an anticipated match against our rival and neighboring...

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Editorial: Democrats Must Start From Zero
By The Fall 2024 Daily Utah Chronicle Editorial Board December 2, 2024

  Donald Trump has secured the presidency once again. This time, however, it was not through a glitch in the electoral college system...