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Local Mormon church near Foothill Drive on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Kincart: Changes to the LDS Church Are Good — But Are They Enough?

By Sydney Kincart, Print Chief, Opinion Writer July 15, 2021

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made many important changes this summer. On June 7, the church announced the discontinuation of its general conference Saturday evening sessions....

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Hibben: Treat Our Athletes Like Humans

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer July 14, 2021

  On June 19, Sha’Carri Richardson stunned the country after her performance in the women’s 100-meter race. However, on July 2, she failed an Olympic-qualifying drug test for the presence of...

Benicio del Toro and Don Cheadle in "No Sudden Move." (Courtesy of Claudette Barius and Warner Bros.)

‘No Sudden Move’ Brings Classic Film Noir Style into the Streaming Era

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer July 14, 2021

  On a nondescript street in a suburban area of Detroit, Michigan in 1954, a family’s morning routine is disrupted by the appearance of three men, masked and armed. In this tense and terrifying...

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The 2021 NBA Draft Will Be the Most Exciting in Years

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor July 14, 2021

  The NBA Finals are coming to a close, meaning that the attention of many fans will now be turning to the NBA Draft. The lottery is set and we know which teams will be picking where, which...

The front gate of the Utah State Prison in Draper. (Photo by J. Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Department of Corrections is Moving to a New Location

By Kelsey Earl, News Writer July 13, 2021

  The Utah Department of Corrections is moving to a new facility in 2022. “I'm really excited but there's a lot of logistics and a lot of policy that has to get written before we can make...

Visitors hike the narrows in Zion National Park in October 2020. (Photo by Silvana Peterson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Saifee & Shadley: Utah’s National Parks Aren’t Working

By Zahra Saifee and Will Shadley July 13, 2021

  Utah is home to the "Mighty 5:" Arches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion National Park draw millions of visitors annually. The national park closures because of COVID-19 revealed...

University of Utah quarterback, senior, Charlie Brewer, in the University of Utah Spring Football Game on Saturday, Apr. 17, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Four Biggest College Football Storylines in the State of Utah

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer July 13, 2021

  You can almost taste it. The calendar flips past July 4, and one thought creeps into the mind: football. The sport that America revolves around is just two short months from returning. We...

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UFC 264 Preview: McGregor vs Poirier Trilogy

By Aria Fatahian, Sports Writer July 12, 2021

  UFC 264 is finally here, and it brings the highly anticipated trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. The Trilogy This will be the third fight between McGregor and Poirier...

Ballet West first soloist Kaitlyn Addison for "In the Balance." (Courtesy Ballet West)

Ballet West Explores Dance in the Pandemic through Docuseries ‘In the Balance’

By India Bown, Arts Writer July 12, 2021

  The COVID-19 pandemic brought on terrifying unknowns for everyone, but many artists found themselves possibly losing their livelihoods in the shift towards isolation. Series of shutdowns...

Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff in the "Black Widow" trailer. (Courtesy Marvel Entertainment)

‘Black Widow’ Reinforces the Importance of the Female Gaze in Film

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer July 12, 2021

  This article has spoilers for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its movies. Inspired by the Marvel comics, the movie “Black Widow” follows Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) as she...