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The Legacy of President Watkins and The Demands for the Next Presidency

By Kayleigh Silverstein and Jack O'Leary February 28, 2021

On Jan. 12, 2021 President Ruth Watkins announced she will step down from her position as University of Utah president to lead the educational non-profit, Strada Impact. Watkins joined the U in 2013 when...

Utah Mens' Tennis players Gernonimo Busleiman and Franco Capalbo are coached by Associate Head Coach Sten Van Beurden during an NCAA dual meet against the Idaho State Bengals at the George Eccles Tennis Center in Salt Lake City on Jan 30, 2021 (Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Men’s And Women’s Tennis Suffer Disappointing Losses On the Road

By Frank Adler, Sports Writer February 28, 2021

  The University of Utah men's and women's tennis teams both hit the road this last week but suffered disappointing losses as they continually were outmatched. Men's Tennis On Sunday, Feb. 28th,...

U of U Volleyball's Senior outside hitter, Kenzie Koerber (#4), in the game vs the USC Trojans on Feb. 14, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Drops Weekend Matches at Washington

By J. Prather, Sports Writer February 28, 2021

  The University of Utah Volleyball team was dealt two crushing defeats this weekend in close games on the road in Seattle against the University of Washington Huskies. The two matches are the...

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Poma: Utah Can’t Tolerate Distracted Driving

By Sasha Poma, Assistant Opinion Editor February 28, 2021

  One recent morning, I woke up early to meet with a friend. I got in my car and made the same maneuvers I’d done countless times before — backed out of my garage, switched gears, and turned the...

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February Arts Desk Favorites

  Oakley Burt When I began reflecting on the month of February and what my arts favorite would be, I drew a blank. For me, there was nothing new or exciting that I was looking forward to being released....

Lamont Joseph White and his painting 'Squad' (Courtesy Lamont Joseph White)

Lamont Joseph White’s ‘Skiing in Color’ Challenges Lack of Diversity in Skiing

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor February 28, 2021

  The paintings in the phenomenal series "Skiing in Color," by artist Lamont Joseph White, were first exhibited in Park City at the end of last year. The critically acclaimed paintings are divided...

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Surprise! Planned Album Drops are More Fair to Artists and Fans Alike

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor February 28, 2021

    Shock value has a big grossing potential in the media. Much of our news coverage, social media posts, and scripted entertainment are created to catch attention, and the music industry...

U of U freshman guard, Ian Martinez slams home the ball in the game vs the USC Trojans on Feb. 27th, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Stay Connected, Grab Huge Win Over USC

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor February 27, 2021

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team grabbed a quality win Saturday night over the No. 19 USC Trojans, bringing hope for the team's future as the season's end draws near. First Half Utah...

University of Utah ski team hosts the Utah Invite where various teams compete in Nordic ski racing at Soldier Hollow, in Heber Utah on Sunday and Monday, January 10-11, 2015

Utah Ski Wins RMISA Championship

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer February 27, 2021

  The University of Utah Ski team took to the slopes to compete in the RMISA Championship this weekend. The team was successful and won the Championship to remain undefeated this season.  "It...

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Surprise Album Drops are Welcome Gifts of Music

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor February 27, 2021

  The surprise album drop is not anything that is new to the music industry. From the 2007 release of “In Rainbows” from Radiohead — who only gave 10 days' notice before dropping the album...