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Cushman: Acknowledging Mental Health Imposter Syndrome

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer June 29, 2022

  Before the start of the pandemic, nearly 20% of adults had a mental illness. As the pandemic raged on, mental health issues rose, including a 25% increase in depression and anxiety. Despite...

Léa Seydoux and Kristen Stewart in "Crimes of the Future"(Courtesy Neon)

‘Crimes of the Future:’ David Cronenberg’s Alarming Return to Body Horror

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer June 29, 2022

  In 1970, while still in the Honors English and Literature Program at the University of Toronto, David Cronenberg directed a 63-minute feature called “Crimes of the Future.” It’s a science...

A couple rests under the shade with their dogs at the Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, Utah on June 17, 2022. (Photo by Amen Koutowogbe | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Mendenhall: Salt Lake County “Cool-Zones” Aren’t Inclusive

By Addison Mendenhall June 27, 2022

  Salt Lake County recently announced their implementation of “cool zones,” which provide citizens an escape from the blistering summer heat. Cool zones offer air-conditioning and fresh, cold...

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CTE in Sports: A Continuing Issue

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor June 26, 2022

  Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a growing issue in sports, primarily football. Many football players, both professional and collegiate, have proven the damage that CTE can do. Articles have...

Demonstrators at the protest of the overturning of Roe v. Wade at the Utah State Capitol on Friday, June 24, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, Thousands Gather at State Capitol to Protest

By Abhilasha Khatri, Investigative Editor June 25, 2022

  The Supreme Court voted on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision made in 1973 to protect the right to an abortion. The decision comes over a month after a draft of the majority...

"The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer" (Courtesy Harper Voyager)

‘The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer’ Opens The Next Chapter in Janelle Monáe’s Discography

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer June 25, 2022

  Janelle Monáe's “Dirty Computer” universe saw the artist and actor take control of a narrative that pushed the boundaries of what a concept album could truly be. “Dirty Computer” revolutionized...

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Utah Nurses Speak Out about Working Conditions, Lack of Response from Hospital Administrations

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer June 25, 2022

  “Heroes Work Here” signs have filled the University of Utah Hospital since April 2020. Yet, according to the heroes themselves, they don’t get fair wages, adequate time off or an answer...

Demonstrators march up the steps of the Utah State Capitol in protest of the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade in Salt Lake City on May 5, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Editorial: The Loss of Roe v. Wade

  Today the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The landmark case once federally protected abortion rights and the right to privacy. In a month, 13 states are posed to ban abortion. Several more...

Protestors hold hearts towards transgender youth sitting on the steps of the Utah State Capitol on March 24, 2022.

U’s Transgender Health Program Expands Access to Necessary Care

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer June 24, 2022

  After coming out as transgender in 2019, Alex Jay Lore, who uses both he and they pronouns, started hormone replacement therapy. Then, in 2020, he had top surgery through the University of Utah’s...

A progress pride flag hangs outside of a Salt Lake City home on June 22, 2022.

Lien: White Gays, Check Your Privilege

By Kayla Lien, Opinion Writer June 24, 2022

  Only a handful of positive representations of queer people exist in popular media. Of them, the majority are white. Why are white LGBTQ+ people more socially palatable than queer people of color? The...