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Alexander: Utah’s School Board Made The Wrong Decision on Critical Race Theory

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor June 15, 2021

  On June 4, Utah’s Board of Education approved new rules on the topic of critical race theory, or CRT, that outlined what educators can and cannot teach their students about race. Personally,...

Saya Woolfalk's "Encyclopedia of Cloud Divination" (Plates 1-3) at Kimball Art Center. (Photo by Luke Jackson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘When Evening Has Passed and Tomorrow Comes’ Exhibition Inspires and Reflects Utopia

By Luke Jackson June 15, 2021

  "Utopia" in and of itself is an interesting concept. First written by Sir Thomas More, the word is essentially a combination of the Greek words for “good place” and “no place.” A utopia...

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Am I a Hockey Fan Now?

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer June 14, 2021

  Jersey clad fans swarm the streets. Black on yellow, yellow on black, the occasional blue and orange of the visiting Islanders; so many Bear logos I don’t know which one I like best. A palpable...

Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) looks through his bodega's window to watch Washington Heights' residents dancing in the street.(Courtesy HBO Max)

‘In the Heights’ Shines Cinematically, Speaks to Representation in Hollywood

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer June 14, 2021

  A cinematic celebration of Washington Heights and Latin and Hispanic culture, the new movie “In the Heights” is an experience you do not want to miss. This film was directed by Jon M. Chu,...

Utah Track and Field's Poppy Tank Competes at NCAA Championships

Utah Track and Field’s Poppy Tank Competes at NCAA Championships

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer June 13, 2021

  Senior Poppy Tank had a stellar season by earning bids to compete in the NCAA Championships for Track and Field in the 5k and 10k event. She has become the sixth Ute in program history to qualify...

Sisilia Kaufusi speaks at the AAPI Heritage Month Celebration Rally at Washington Square Park in Salt Lake City on May 22, 2021. (Photo by Natalie Colby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Student Sisilia Kaufusi Takes on Miss Utah Competition as Only Competitor of Color

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein June 11, 2021

  “When you think of a Tongan woman, it’s probably not me — too dark, too skinny, too plastic, too fie palangi,” said Sisilia Kaufusi at the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month...

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The NBA Playoffs: Second Round Preview

By Aria Fatahian, Sports Writer June 11, 2021

  The second round of the NBA playoffs has officially begun. With an exciting first round, NBA fans should expect a fun and fiery second round of playoffs. The West No. 1 Utah Jazz vs. No. 4...

A balloon display is marched down State St. in Salt Lake City for the Pride march on June 6, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi |The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Salt Lake Pride March: A Photo Series

By Jack Gambassi, Photographer June 11, 2021

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Brown: If You’re Vaccinated Lose the Mask

By Jackson Brown, Opinion Writer June 10, 2021

  When the COVID-19 vaccines came out, I, like many others, researched vaccine effectiveness and then got vaccinated as soon as possible. With the CDC’s announcement that it’s okay for vaccinated...

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Soter: Is the Lingerie Industry Still Sexist?

By Theadora Soter, Multimedia Managing Editor June 10, 2021

  Like most girls, I vividly remember my first bra-shopping experience. My mother decided that my developing body needed some support (so to speak), so off to Victoria’s Secret we went. It felt...