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U of U Volleyball players during the game against Stanford on Mar 5, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Upsets No. 6 Washington On the Road

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer September 23, 2021

  The Utah women’s volleyball team officially kicked off Pac-12 play this week as they traveled to Seattle to play No. 6 Washington. Facing yet another top-ranked opponent, the Utes battled past...

Arches National Park, near Moab. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronical)

Linnabary: Utah’s Economic Growth Depends on the Outdoors

By Ian Linnabary, Opinion Writer September 23, 2021

  In Utah, outdoor recreation contributes roughly $6.4 billion to the economy and employs 83,000 people. It is also recognized as the primary driver of Utah’s budding tourism industry. That...

A tip jar in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021.

Bringhurst: Stop Stiffing, Start Tipping 

By Maggie Bringhurst, Opinion Writer September 23, 2021

  The early stages of the pandemic solicited advertisements, “thank you” notes and free meals for essential workers. Large corporations seemingly oozed with gratitude. In hindsight, it was...

Rollie Studio. (Courtesy Roland Dimick)

Rollie Canvas and Cloth Creates A Wearable Artistic Experience

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer September 23, 2021

  The local art scene in Salt Lake is often cited as unique and artistically diverse. With local galleries, festivals and showcases, the city has a community of artists whose work adds to a thriving...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Comes with Medical, Personal and Religious Exemptions

By Stephanie Hong, News Writer September 23, 2021

  The University of Utah announced a mandate for COVID-19 vaccines on campus on Aug. 31, however, students can also fill out an exemption form from the requirement that will be assessed by Immunization...

(Graphic by Piper Armstrong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Forth: Utah Legislators Should Work to Reduce Gun Violence

By Kate Forth, Opinion Writer September 22, 2021

  As of this article, the third anniversary of the murder of Lauren McCluskey, a University of Utah student, draws near. Her ex-boyfriend shot her to death on campus on Oct. 22, 2018. This tragedy’s...

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Brown: The Need for Ranked Choice Voting

By Jackson Brown, Opinion Writer September 22, 2021

  American politics face a problem: politicians can win elections with less than a majority vote. If a candidate can’t scrape together approval from more than half of eligible voters, we shouldn’t...

Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Adam Fondren | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Parking Lots Close for Home Football Game, Students Express Frustration

By Devin Oldroyd, News Writer September 22, 2021

  On Thursday, Sept. 2, the University of Utah football team had their very first game of the 2021 season. It was a home game that caused various parking lots around lower campus to close, leaving...

University of Utah's Charlie Brewer (12) throws the football in the game against the BYU cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Sept. 11, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Charlie Brewer Leaves Utah Football

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor September 21, 2021

  Quarterback Charlie Brewer has left the Utah football program. Brewer’s decision comes after he was benched in the second half of Utah’s loss to San Diego State. Brewer played in just...

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Crimson Nights Returns with Festivities and Free Food

By Haley Utendorfer, News Writer September 21, 2021

  After almost a year and a half of Zoom events, the Union Programming Council welcomed back Crimson Nights to the A. Ray Olpin Union, along with a crowd of approximately 3,000 University of Utah...