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(From left to right) Tony Bergstrom, Alex Smith and Chase Roullier of the Washington Football Team in a game against the Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 4, 2018. (Courtesy Flickr)

Former Utah Quarterback Alex Smith Announces Retirement

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor April 19, 2021

  Former University of Utah quarterback Alex Smith announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. Smith played three seasons at Utah from 2002–2005, and was the first overall pick in the 2005...

Inside the University of Utah Student Services Building a wall displays pamphlets with resources for sexual assault and mental health in Salt Lake City, on Tuesday, June 9, 2021.  (Photo by Brooklyn Critchley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Students and Faculty Hold Multiple Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor April 19, 2021

  This April, for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, University of Utah students and faculty are partnering with local community organizations to raise awareness and support survivors.  The Center...

Joe Gardner playing the piano in Pixar's "Soul." (Courtesy IMDb)

Opening Up the Oscars: ‘Soul’ Explores the Meaning of Life with Groundbreaking Representation

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor April 18, 2021

  Pixar’s latest film, "Soul," is a whimsical yet philosophical exploration of human life, finding a purpose and making the most out of your time spent on Earth. “Soul” features Pixar’s...

"By dismissing romance novels as 'fake' or 'naive,' we miss these examples of what love and romance really could (and should) be." (Graphic by Sydney Stam | Daily Utah Chronicle)

How Reading More Romance Novels Changed the Way I Think About Love (For Good)

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor April 18, 2021

  In my romance book club, we have a tongue-in-cheek catchphrase: “It’s obvious that this man was written by a woman.” It’s a common criticism of the genre — the “unrealistic expectations”...

The University of Utah and BYU marching band performed together at halftime during the game vs. the Brigham Young University Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Letter: Transgender Athletes Don’t Threaten Sports

By Devin Oldroyd, News Writer April 18, 2021

  Across the country, transgender female athletes are distraught over the possibility that they may be banned from participating in their favorite sports.  In some states, this ban has already...

Riz Ahmed as Ruben Stone in "Sound of Metal." (Courtesy Amazon Studios)

Opening Up the Oscars: Finding Stillness in ‘Sound of Metal’

By Luke Jackson April 17, 2021

  In Rochester, New York, there is a community comprised of around 90,000 deaf or hard of hearing individuals. Communities like this are spread throughout the continental United States, but Rochester...

Utah Women's Tennis Head Coach Ric Mortera preps player Anastasia Goncharova for the singles during an NCAA dual meet against the Idaho State Bengals at the George Eccles Tennis Center in Salt Lake City on Jan. 30, 2021. (Abu Asib | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Tennis Loses Rivalry Matchup, Women’s Tennis Drops Matches at Colorado

By Frank Adler, Sports Writer April 17, 2021

  The University of Utah tennis teams went 1-1 over the final weekend of competition. Men's Tennis This week, the University of Utah men’s tennis team played two matches. On Thursday, April...

2021 Student Art Exhibition Banner. (Courtesy University of Utah Department of Art and Art History)

2021 Juried Student Art Exhibition: A Showcase of Emotion and Stillness

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer April 17, 2021

  The University of Utah’s 2021 Juried Student Art Exhibition opened April 6 in the Department of Art and Art History’s Gittins Gallery. The exhibition features the work of students from the...

University of Utah freshman Carson Moyer (11) during an NCAA Lacrosse game vs. the Furman University Paladins at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (Photo by Jalen Pace | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Lacrosse Struggles in Loss Against No. 4 Virginia

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor April 17, 2021

  The University of Utah lacrosse team suffered an 11-18 defeat to No. 4 Virginia, dropping their record to 3-6 on the season. It was debatably Utah’s toughest matchup of the season and undoubtedly...