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The Ute's softball team defended the diamond in a three game series against UCLA. Sophomore Alyssa Barrera lays down a bunt for the Utes.(Photo by: Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball: Learning to Play Together

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer February 18, 2021

  It rained and (gasps) even snowed in Salt Lake last weekend; far from the sunshine and warmth associated with softball. Fortunately for University of Utah head softball coach Amy Hogue’s team,...

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Poma: Let K-12 Students Have “Mental Health Days”

By Sasha Poma, Assistant Opinion Editor February 17, 2021

  Mental health challenges have reached the point of becoming a public health crisis — especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Concern about K-12 children’s mental and emotional wellbeing...

Mads Mikkelsen in "Another Round."(Courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films)

The Top 3 Films to Come Out of 2020

By Luke Jackson February 17, 2021

  If you’re like most people, you were more than ready to tuck 2020 into bed and put it away for good. Well, let's take a moment to dive back in. It was a rough year, but you’ve heard that...

Bears Ears National Monument activists gather together during The Utah People's Climate March at Library Square in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Apr. 29, 2017. (Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Joe Biden Set to Restore Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments

By Catie Quigley, News Writer February 17, 2021

    As President Joe Biden transitions into power, he is taking the first steps to restore the Bears Ears National Monument and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to their...

University of Utah senior guard Alfonso Plummer (25) in a NCAA Basketball game vs. the Arizona Wildcats at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Head Northwest for Weekend Against Beavers and Ducks

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor February 17, 2021

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team will stay on the road this week as they head up to Oregon to face off against the Ducks and Beavers. Utah is coming off a loss to Stanford which...

University of Utah women's basketball player, Dru Gylten (#10), talks to teammates Andrea Torres (#3), Kemery Martin (#15), and Brynna Maxwell (#11), in the game against Arizona State University in the Jon M. Huntsman center in Salt Lake City on Dec. 18, 2020. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Identity Of Utah Women’s Basketball: Growth

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer February 16, 2021

Disclaimer: The stats referenced in this article are up to date as of Feb. 1, 2021 pre the NorCal series.   The Utah Utes are 4-10 halfway through the Pac-12 women’s basketball season, a record...

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Christopherson & Kincart: Teach Utah Students Consent

By Nain Christopherson and Sydney Kincart February 16, 2021

  Utah’s Democratic women lawmakers are on a mission to curb our state’s high rates of sexual violence and get justice for survivors. Reps. Angela Romero, Carol Spackman Moss, Jennifer Dailey-Provost...

Drumset (courtesty of Eric Openshaw)

The 5 Black Alternative Bands You Need to Know in 2021

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer February 16, 2021

  The alternative rock genre is overwhelmingly white despite the poignant role that Black artists have played in the scene since its conception. The creativity and talent of Black musicians are...

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Black History Month and the Value of Representation in Film

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor February 16, 2021

  Since 1976, February has been the designated month to recognize Black history. This month was designed as a way to celebrate the achievements of Black people and their contributions to U.S. history....

Evening on University of Utah campus, Thursday in Salt Lake City.

U’s Efforts in Sustainability Earns STARS Gold Rating

By Malinka Kaluarachchi, News Writer February 15, 2021

    After taking campus-wide efforts to increase sustainability, the University of Utah has earned a STARS Gold rating from The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher...