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Two University of Utah students embrace at the candlelight vigil held on the A. Ray Olpin Union lawn on campus in celebration of the life of Aaron Lowe. Sept. 29, 2021 (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

22 Forever: U Campus Community Gathers at Candlelight Vigil to Honor Student-Athlete Aaron Lowe

By Jack O'Leary and Kayleigh Silverstein September 29, 2021

As the sun set on a brisk Sept. 29 evening, University of Utah student-athletes walked up from President’s Circle, wearing all black to honor U student-athlete, Aaron Lowe, who was shot and killed on...

(Graphic by Piper Armstrong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Wealth and Fame Can’t Solve the Mind: Pro Athletes Speak Out About Mental Health

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer September 29, 2021

  When Kevin Durant misses a season due to a torn achilles tendon, nobody bats an eye. When an MLB pitcher undergoes Tommy John surgery and loses 18 months to recovery, it’s just part...

Photo of the University of Utah Men's Hockey Team. (Courtesy of the Utah Hockey Club)

Utah Men’s Hockey is Ready to Make Some Noise in a New Conference

By Chase Mullin, Assistant Sports Editor September 29, 2021

  Attention all University of Utah sports fans: Now is the time to hop on the University of Utah men’s hockey team bandwagon, as they kick-off their 2021 campaign. There are a lot of reasons...

Real Salt Lake midfielder, Albert Rusnak (11), in the match vs. Houston Dynamo at Rio Tinto stadium in Sandy, Utah on June 26, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Real Salt Lake Rollercoaster Continues

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer September 29, 2021

  In the thick of the playoff hunt, with opportunities to pick up points growing more scarce by the week, Real Salt Lake looked to continue a run of home field excellence on Sept. 18 against the...

Art Therapy: Talking Mental Health with the U's Professionals

Art Therapy: Talking Mental Health with the U’s Professionals

By Hannah Keating and Tervela Georgieva September 29, 2021

  The return to in-person classes this fall semester poses the question of how to safely and effectively transition back into public spaces, and cope with the accompanying stress of doing...

Police officers assemble outside of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Oct. 7, 2020.

Cushman: Start Teaching Law Enforcement How to Talk to Sexual Violence Survivors

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer September 28, 2021

  Content Warning: This article discusses issues and experiences related to sexual assault. On Sept. 15, four U.S. Olympic athletes testified to the Senate about the FBI’s mishandling of sexual...

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Greek Life Recruitment Goes In-Person, Sees Increase in Numbers

By Haley Utendorfer, News Writer September 28, 2021

  Rush, recruitment for sororities and fraternities, at the University of Utah was moved online for Greek life last fall. However, for fall 2021, the tables turned. Albeit with masks and social...

An American flag (Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle).

Alexander: Real Patriotism is Critiquing Your Nation

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor September 28, 2021

  If you know me, you know I’m extremely outspoken about the United States and its numerous flaws. In high school, I even wrote a speech highlighting America’s problems of inequality, incarceration...

The Resurgence of Bimbo Culture Empowers Hyperfemininity

The Resurgence of Bimbo Culture Empowers Hyperfemininity

By Avery Greig, Arts Editor September 28, 2021

  Don your Juicy Couture tracksuits and butterfly clips: bimbo culture is back and better than ever before. What is a Bimbo? Bimbo culture, or bimbofication, exemplifies the character type of...

Sarah Machol helps a student in Wasatch Elementary School, Salt Lake City, Utah on September 17th, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Soter: Overcoming Pandemic Learning Loss Starts With Valuing Teachers

By Theadora Soter, Multimedia Managing Editor September 28, 2021

  The 2021-22 school year seems like the most “normal” one since before the pandemic. As a student who attended a public K-12 institution during that time, I know all the difficulties of pandemic...