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Cover of 2020 Annual Security Report, Fire Report, and Campus Security Plan

Campus Safety Report Shows Increase in Sexual Related Offenses and New Safety Services for Students

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer March 2, 2021

In December 2020, the University of Utah published its Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for 2020. Among the campus crime statistics, there were increases in interpersonal violence crimes. From 2018...

University of Utah Football offensive lineman, Nick Ford (#55) prepares to snap the ball in the Utes' comeback win against Washington State University on Dec. 18, 2020 in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pac-12 Releases the 2021 Utah Football Schedule

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor March 2, 2021

  When it comes to Utah football, nothing compares to a game day. Tailgating hours before with hundreds of your closest friends, walking through the gates of Rice-Eccles Stadium, taking in the...

Album cover for the soundtrack to Sia's controversial directorial debut, "Music."

Sia’s ‘Music’ A Painful Vanity Project, But Valuable Chance to Confront Ableism

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer March 2, 2021

  Content warning: ableism. Several hyperlinks below redirect to upsetting content regarding the marginalization of neurodivergent individuals. It feels tiring to keep hearing and saying the...

Photo Courtesy of Chronicle archives.

Dr. Michael L. Good of U Health to Serve as Interim U President

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer March 2, 2021

  On Feb. 19, the Utah Board of Higher Education named Dr. Michael L. Good as the interim president for the University of Utah, to assume his role in April 2021. “I am delighted by this appointment...

(Photo by Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Soter: Bringing Gun Courses into Schools Would Be Pure Lunacy

By Theadora Soter, Multimedia Managing Editor March 2, 2021

  I believe all social justice problems could be solved by good education. That’s why I worked as a peer educator for Planned Parenthood for three years. Unfortunately, though, teaching sex education...

The University of Utah Softball team huddles up during an NCAA Softball game vs the BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday April 18, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Comes Up Empty in the Desert

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer March 1, 2021

  University of Utah softball head coach Amy Hogue knew she had built a challenging non-conference schedule. With three consecutive games in Tempe, AZ against top-13 teams, that difficult schedule...

The University of Utah and BYU marching band performed together at halftime during the game vs. the Brigham Young University Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football and Wide Receivers Coach Guy Holliday have Parted Ways

By Sammy Mora and Cole Bagley March 1, 2021

  Late on Monday night a University of Utah spokesperson confirmed to multiple outlets that head coach Kyle Whittingham and the football program have parted ways with wide receivers coach Guy Holliday....

Frances McDormand and Director/Writer Chloé Zhao on the set of NOMADLAND (Photo by Joshua James Richards | Courtesy 20th Century Studios)

‘Nomadland:’ A Glimpse Into the Life of the American Nomad

By Luke Jackson March 1, 2021

  The United States Gypsum plant in Empire, Nevada was active for 88 years before closing its doors in January 2011, leaving a majority of the residents jobless and needing to relocate. Chloé...

University of Utah sophomore infielder/outfielder Shea Kramer (15) walks to first during an NCAA Baseball game at the Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, April 11, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball’s Struggle Continues in Three Game Loss on Road at Loyola

By J. Prather March 1, 2021

  The University of Utah Baseball traveled back to California this past weekend to take on Loyola Marymount University. Unfortunately, the Utes left Los Angeles with three losses and a 1-5 season...

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TikTok’s Impact on the Music World

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer March 1, 2021

  Video-sharing platform TikTok allows users to post their video creations — comedy skits, outfit collages, challenges and more — called "TikToks" for millions of other users to see. A large...