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A view of the smoke covered peak of Mt. Olympus. Image was taken on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Brown: Wildfires Aren’t Just a Climate Change Issue

By Jackson Brown, Opinion Writer August 13, 2021

  One of my earliest memories is driving home from a family reunion in southern Utah during a raging wildfire. The stinging smell of smoke and the heat radiating throughout the car is imprinted...

A fifth-grade science class joins FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake on a field trip to learn about the lake's ecosystem at Antelope Island State Park on June 24, 2020. (Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Shadley: Expand Outdoor Education This Fall

By Will Shadley, Opinion Writer August 12, 2021

  Low vaccination rates and the emerging Delta variant have caused COVID-19 cases to rise in Salt Lake City. As in-person schooling resumes, Salt Lake City's school district must once again utilize...

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Hibben: The Cost of the Olympics

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer August 12, 2021

  When the International Olympic Committee (IOC) selected Tokyo, Japan to host the 2020 Olympics in 2013, expectations were high as to what the country would bring to their second hosting of the...

Utah Utes played Oregon Ducks on Dec. 5, 2020 at  Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Utah won 30-24. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

How Tough is Utah Football’s Schedule?

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer August 12, 2021

  The University of Utah's football season is almost upon us and expectations for the team are high. So, what does the schedule look like and how will they stack up? I broke it down on a scale...

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Cushman: Kids Can Learn Self Defense Too

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer August 12, 2021

  Every parent wants their child to grow up happy, healthy and successful. They often put their kids in sports or extracurriculars to help them experience various activities and develop skills....

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Letter: Skateboarding In Salt Lake City

By Jackson Holicky August 12, 2021

  Last year, amid the struggles of COVID-19, I made the journey from Boulder, Colorado to Salt Lake City, Utah to start my freshman year of college. The activities at the University of Utah were...

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Alexander: We Need to Regulate the Rental Market

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor August 12, 2021

  According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, a Utah rental home needs to cost $377 a month for a minimum-wage worker to afford it. In Salt Lake City, the average rent for a one-bedroom...

Gary Payton II throws down a dunk for the Golden State Warriors in an NBA Summer League game against the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Ethan Pearce | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The First Days of NBA Summer League Were Packed with Excitement

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor August 12, 2021

  NBA Summer League is in full swing and there has been plenty of action over the first few days of the event. Every team has played at least once, and nearly all of the top picks are in action...

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Letter: Autistic Students Are Marginalized in Team Sports

By Dylan Stott August 11, 2021

  Participation in team sports promotes self-growth, community involvement and better health, though it is not always easy getting involved. This is especially true for autistic students. Autism...

The cast of "#SLACabaret" at Salt Lake Acting Company. (Courtesy David Daniels)

‘#SLACabaret’, a Hilarious Variety Show about Loving — But Not Always Liking — Living in Utah

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor August 11, 2021

  "#SLACabaret" is the newest installation in Salt Lake Acting Company's line-up of summer parody shows, taking the space of the company’s tradition of “Saturday’s Voyeur.” Playwrights...