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University of Utah players pepare for the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Sept. 11, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

The Tragedy Surrounding Utah Football, That Words Can’t Do Justice

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer October 3, 2021

  I have the tendency to argue with myself. It shows up in my writing, I get going on one thought and then another emerges. Slowly but surely different plot points emerge, and it winds to a conclusion. When...

(Graphic by Emily Christensen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Linnabary: The Case for The Family Security Act

By Ian Linnabary, Opinion Writer October 3, 2021

  The American family is in crisis. One of America's most robust social institutions has started fading away. Marriage rates steadily decline, and the phrase “broken family” — referring to...

(Graphic by Sydney Stam | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Forth: It’s Time to Break Your Political Bubble

By Kate Forth, Opinion Writer October 3, 2021

  Reasonable political discussion has disappeared. This was evident during the 2020 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The debate demonstrated...

Photo of the University of Utah men’s hockey team. (Courtesy of the Utah Hockey Club)

Utah Men’s Hockey Sweeps Arizona in Two-Game Series to Open Regular Season

By Chase Mullin, Assistant Sports Editor October 3, 2021

  While it was just the first two games of the season, the Skatin’ Utes sent a clear message to the Western Collegiate Hockey League, that they are not to be taken lightly. The Utes men’s...

University of Utah softball player and sophomore Julia Scardina (28) bats during an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021.

Utah Softball Punctuate Beautiful Saturday with Walk-off Win

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer October 2, 2021

  The sun is shining and the air is crisp but not quite cold. Major League Baseball is set to start their playoffs while the NFL moves into the second quarter of their schedules. NBA and NHL teams...

Mariah Stanelle and Eva Merrill for "The Emily Dickinson Musical." (Courtesy Open Door Productions)

‘The Emily Dickinson Musical’: A Poet In Her Own Terms

By Tervela Georgieva, Arts Writer October 2, 2021

  On Sept. 30, University of Utah student production company, Open Door Productions, premiered “The Emily Dickinson Musical” — a dedicated exploration of the life of poet Emily Dickinson,...

U of U Volleyball team against Colorado on Mar 21, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Tom Denton | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Downs Oregon State

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer October 2, 2021

  The University of Utah volleyball team was back home at the Jon M. Huntsman Center as they played Oregon State in an efficient three set win.  The Utah Utes started out the first set with...

University of Utah campus. (Photo by Paige Gardner | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Design and Mental Health – How Buildings on Campus can Help Students Thrive

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor October 2, 2021

  While it may be one of the only things Winston Churchill has said or done that I can agree with, I think this sentiment still rings true more than half a century later. Interior...

(Graphic by Storey McDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Environmental Location and Change Affect Rates of Depression and Anxiety

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2021

  The University of Utah’s physical location draws hikers, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts to attend but also a group of environmental activists focused on saving the place they live from...

Brown: The U Must Do Better in Promoting Physical Activity

Brown: The U Must Do Better in Promoting Physical Activity

By Jackson Brown, Opinion Writer October 1, 2021

  Throughout the pandemic, the University of Utah has put the health and wellness of students above almost everything else. Online classes, testing options and vaccination sites have greatly helped...