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University of Utah graduate student and pitcher Kyle Robeniol, in a game vs. the Arizona State University Sun Devils at Smith's Ballpark on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Takes Three Losses in Series Down in Arizona

By Justin Prather, Sports Writer May 3, 2021

  The University of Utah Baseball team took a trip down to Tucson this weekend to take on the University of Arizona Wildcats in a three-game series. Utah was coming off a home series against Arizona...

Ludi Lin as Liu Kang and Max Huang as Kung Lao in "Mortal Kombat" (2021). (Photo by Mark Rogers | Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)

‘Mortal Kombat’ Continues the Unsurprising Trend of Bad Video Game Movies

By Luke Jackson May 3, 2021

  Hollywood bigwigs are not shy about producing live action films based on popular video game franchises as a money grab. Since 1993, there have been forty live action video game films, each rather...

Salt Lake Acting Company Executive Artistic Director Cynthia Fleming at the Launch Event for The Amberlee Fund on April 27, 2021. (Photo by David Daniels | Courtesy Salt Lake Acting Company)

SLAC’s New Campaign Launch Moves its Theatre Towards Accessibility

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor May 3, 2021

  The last year of shutdown has sparked great changes in the theatre industry. On a large scale, Actors' Equity Association recently protested their union's lack of support by not paying their...

University of Utah Softball team player and sophomore Julia Scardina (28) bats during an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Battles, Comes Up Short Against UCLA Bruins

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer May 2, 2021

  If you only looked at the standings or the box score, you might think the talent gap between the University of Utah softball team and the UCLA Bruins would be near insurmountable. But if you...

University of Utah sophomore and Utes lacrosse team midfielder Branden Wilson runs with the ball during an NCAA game vs. the Jacksonville Dolphins in Salt Lake City on March 6, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Lacrosse Drops Final Game of Season Against Robert Morris

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor May 1, 2021

  On a sunny Saturday in May, the University of Utah lacrosse team (4-6) played their final game of the season against Robert Morris University (6-5). Utah honored four senior players — Steele...

Chiang Ta-Lai Landscape. (Courtesy Utah Museum of Fine Arts)

Music and Art Combine in New UMFA Exhibit ‘Sight & Sound’

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer May 1, 2021

  If you have ever looked at a painting and wondered what the painting would sound like, the "Sight & Sound" project, hosted by the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, might be able to tell you. The...

The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track & field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Has Strong Performance at West Coast Relays

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer May 1, 2021

  The Utah Women’s Track and Field team headed to Clovis, California to compete in the West Coast Relays this Friday. The team competed in 11 events with 18 runners making appearances throughout...

The Encircle house in Salt Lake City, Utah.(Photo by Tom Denton | Daily Utah
Chronicle)

Encircle Seeks to Provide Safe Place for LGBTQ+ Individuals

By Malinka Kaluarachchi, News Writer May 1, 2021

  There is a house located near the Trolley Square TRAX Station in downtown Salt Lake City which belongs to Encircle, a nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ youth, young adults and families. Encircle’s...

University of Utah freshman and Utes Lacrosse team attacker Jordan Hyde chases the ball during an NCAA game vs. the Jacksonville Dolphins in Salt Lake City on March 6, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Lacrosse Looks to Finish Season Strong

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor April 30, 2021

  The University of Utah lacrosse squad (4-6) is set to play their final game of the season. After a less than optimal year, with over 20,000 miles traveled, the team has finally finished the road...

The Park Building at the top of President's Circle, where the U administration works. (Chronicle archives)

Reese & Shadley: The University of Utah is Not a Democracy, but It Can Be

By Isaac Reese and Will Shadley April 30, 2021

  In 2021, undemocratic systems of government are almost universally viewed as indefensible. Democratic elections are popular across the world, with 78% of people from 38 countries supporting some...