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The block U on campus on Feb. 2, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Three Finalists Selected in Search for New U President

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer August 3, 2021

  On July 21, the University of Utah Presidential Search Committee announced the top three finalists in its search for a new President to replace Ruth Watkins, who resigned in April 2021. The three...

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Kincart: The Perils of Spreading Mormon Extremism

By Sydney Kincart, Print Chief, Opinion Writer August 3, 2021

  I constantly grapple with my religious identity as someone who grew up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I love parts of the church since it gave me the framework to understand...

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What Does the Big 12 Shakeup Mean for the NCAA?

By Aria Fatahian, Sports Writer August 1, 2021

  As Texas and Oklahoma get set to leave the Big 12 and head to the SEC, a lot of fans are wondering: what’s going to happen to the college football scene? How will this affect the Utah Utes? The...

Groundbreaking at the new Juniper Canyon Campus. (Courtesy U Communications)

The U and SLCC Join Together to Break Ground on Campus in Herriman 

By Lizzy Seitz, News Writer August 1, 2021

  On July 15, 2021, at 9 a.m. MDT, Salt Lake Community College and the University of Utah came together to break ground on the new joint Juniper Canyon Campus. The campus is set to open Fall 2023. “Never...

Mat Kearney's "January Flower" album cover. (Courtesy Tyler Soucy)

Mat Kearney Brings New Album ‘January Flower’ to Red Butte Gardens

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor August 1, 2021

  Multi-platinum singer, songwriter and producer Mat Kearney is headed to Red Butte Gardens for a concert this week showcasing his latest album release, "January Flower." The album was initially...

"Strangers: a Homo's Odyssey" (Courtesy of Tom Roche and the Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival)

Fringe Fest: ‘Strangers: A Homo’s Odyssey’ is a Beautiful Journey in Self-Love

By Luke Jackson August 1, 2021

  Why do we love? This age-old question has been asked by all who’ve felt the bitter sting of heartbreak or the intense grasp of infatuation. Answers to the query have been attempted by poets,...

Ariana DeBose, Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong and Jaime Camil in the trailer for "Schmigadoon!" (Courtesy Apple TV YouTube)

‘Schmigadoon!’ Revamps Golden Age Musical Theatre

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer July 31, 2021

  Ever dreamt that life was like it is in musicals? Well, that dream — or personal nightmare — becomes the reality for unhappy couple Melissa (Cecily Strong) and Josh (Keegan-Michael Key) when...

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Buening: First-World Privilege Hinders Climate Action

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor July 30, 2021

  Climate catastrophe media headlines are familiar. Whether it is an oil spill or yet another record-breaking wildfire season, watching the climate crisis unravel has become routine. From my...

Sierra McCormick in the trailer for "American Horror Stories." (Courtesy FX Networks YouTube)

‘American Horror Stories’ Offers Nostalgia to Returning Audiences

By Lee Kedem, Arts Writer July 30, 2021

  Famous writer and producer Ryan Murphy’s show "American Horror Story" has been dominating streaming and television platforms for a decade. In between season nine, released Sept. 2019, and...

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Mitchell Jensen: U Professor and ASL Interpreter

By Kelsey Earl, News Writer July 29, 2021

  Professor Mitchell Jensen has been teaching at the University of Utah since 1991 and has been teaching American Sign Language since 1980.  Jensen was headed on a different path when a friend...