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Buening: COVID-19 Has Environmental Takeaways

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor October 1, 2021

  COVID-19, while catastrophic and disruptive in many ways, forced the world to drastically change its patterns. COVID-era protocols gave us a glimpse into our relationship with and dependence...

Spending Fall Break Alternatively, Bennion Center's Alt Breaks Stay Local

Spending Fall Break Alternatively, Bennion Center’s Alt Breaks Stay Local

By Devin Oldroyd and Natalie Colby October 1, 2021

  Some students will be spending their fall break a little differently. They may be learning about the housing crisis, raising awareness for immigration or participating in environmental conservation...

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Cushman: Expanding Mental Health Options Will Help Students Succeed

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer October 1, 2021

  A 2019 report from the Utah System of Higher Education showed that many college students sometimes felt lonely and hopeless and nearly 15% of respondents said they had felt suicidal...

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U Student Concerned About Professor Not Following COVID-19 Guidelines

By Lizzy Seitz, News Writer October 1, 2021

  The first semester with most students back on campus means the return of activities, clubs, study groups and the ability to share stories before and after classes with fellow classmates. Some...

University of Utah women's soccer players celebrate a goal in the match vs. Dixie State at Ute's field on the University of Utah campus on Sept. 12, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Soccer Drops Second Pac-12 Game to Washington State 

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor October 1, 2021

  University of Utah soccer opened up Pac-12 play against No. 10 Stanford last week. Although that game ended in a 0-3 loss, Utah was determined to flip the script as they face Washington State...

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U Research on Mental Health, From Infancy to Adulthood

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer October 1, 2021

  As a Top-Tier 1 research university, the University of Utah conducts research in a variety of specialties from opioid addiction and chronic pain to dance, art and game design for health. The...

Elysa Jackman wanders around the Wheeler Farm Farmers Market located in Murray, Utah on Sept. 26, 2021. (Photo by Langley Hayman| The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Kincart & Soter: Tackling the Tote Bag Trend

By Sydney Kincart and Theadora Soter September 30, 2021

  Recently, a tote bag craze swept the nation. It seems like everywhere you look there is a cute cotton tote — even on our shoulders. They are stylish, convenient and roomy. We love to bring...

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Hibben: Apologies for Military Mistakes Are Not Enough

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer September 30, 2021

  On Aug. 29, the United States military fired a drone missile in Afghanistan — a “righteous strike.” But really, this was a tragic mistake, killing 10 civilians, 7 of which were children. The...

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Hibben: In-Person Learning Isn’t a Cure-All

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer September 30, 2021

  As the University of Utah opens up more for in-person classes, old stressors have reappeared. Since March 2020, rates of anxiety or depression have skyrocketed in adults. But this...

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How Utah Athletics Approaches the Ever Changing Landscape of Mental Health

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer September 30, 2021

  Something within the landscape of college athletics has shifted over the past ten years, something seismic. Something that can change the performance of an athlete, prevent injuries...