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The Party for Socialism and Liberation Salt Lake hold protest at the Wallace Bennett Federal Building demanding the defunding of SLCPD on June 9, 2020.  (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Letter: Summer of Rebellion

By Chandler Peterson July 9, 2021

  On June 2, 2021, Joe Biden, the President of the United States, released a brief praising the U.S. effort in vaccinating America and declared that America is heading into the summer of freedom...

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Twenty One Pilots Showcase Stunning Style with ‘Scaled and Icy’

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer July 9, 2021

  Twenty One Pilots has gained popularity in recent years thanks to the innovative and genre-bending style of their music. The alternative music duo gained traction in 2015 with the release of...

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Hibben: We Need More Women-Only Spaces

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer July 8, 2021

  I detest going to the gym because of all the precautions I take to feel safe. Typically, I cover up in loose sweatshirts, forsaking my comfort to draw fewer ogles from sweaty men. I take my hair...

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Remembering the Annex Building as Location turns into Parking Lot

By Devin Oldroyd, News Writer July 8, 2021

  After over 70 years of operation, the demolition of the Annex building began on June 24, 2021. From housing classrooms and offices to once holding the world's largest collection of turtles, the...

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Kincart: Free Britney

By Sydney Kincart, Print Chief, Opinion Writer July 8, 2021

  Over the past few months, I have heard the phrase “Free Britney” flying around social media. At first, I thought it was just a lighthearted phrase to be thrown around, but now as I follow...

The Water Conservation section at Red Butte Garden displays a variety of plants that thrive in Utah's dry climate on Friday, July 2, 2021 (Photo by Brooklyn Critchley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cushman: Xeriscape Public Buildings to Save Water

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer July 7, 2021

  If you walked through Salt Lake City, you’d still see green lawns for every building all around despite the current drought plaguing Utah. In the U.S., 30-60% of urban water use goes toward...

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Brown: Courts Should Support Compensation for Student-Athletes

By Jackson Brown, Opinion Writer July 7, 2021

  Growing up, I loved to play EA Sports’ NCAA Football franchise because of its fight songs, real stadiums and a University of Utah cover athlete. But my perception changed in September 2013,...

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To Binge or Not to Binge Episode 87: ‘Cruel Summer’

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer July 7, 2021

  “Cruel Summer” is a teen thriller television series created by Bert V. Royal on Freeform and streaming on Hulu. The series follows the lives of two teen girls: Kate Wallis (Olivia Holt),...

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Buening: American Nationalism is Corrupted

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor July 6, 2021

  On the Fourth of July, Americans blow up fireworks and boast red, white and blue colors in celebration of our nation’s independence. In today’s political climate, however, this celebration...

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Loki Has Always Been Queer — Why are Fans so Shocked?

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer July 6, 2021

  “Loki” is Marvel Studios’ newest limited series release, revolving around major supervillain Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who is better known as Thor’s adopted brother. This series follows...