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Local Mormon church near Foothill Drive on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Bringhurst: Open Your Heart to Non-traditional Mormon Stories

By Maggie Bringhurst, Opinion Writer May 12, 2022

  In 1984, Ron and Dan Lafferty murdered their sister-in-law Brenda Lafferty and her 15-month-old daughter in their American Fork home. Ron Lafferty claimed revelation from God prompted him to...

Evening on University of Utah campus, Thursday in Salt Lake City.

Audit Finds Delayed Crime Reporting at the U Negatively Impacts Campus Safety

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor May 10, 2022

  A state audit released in April found there were instances of delayed crime reporting to the University of Utah campus police that negatively impacted public safety. The audit also found that...

University of Utah Jaylon Johnson (1) scores a touchdown after catching an interception in an NCAA Football game vs. the Washington Huskies in Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Athletes Turn Pro

By Max Valva, Sports Writer May 10, 2022

  Student athletes from around the globe come to Salt Lake City to compete in the high-level athletic programs that the University of Utah offers. Athletes commit to playing in Salt Lake with aspirations...

University of Utah Utes women's basketball team takes on the USC Trojans at the Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2021.

Amazing Run to the NCAA Tournament for Utah Women’s Basketball

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer May 9, 2022

  The University of Utah women’s basketball season can be defined in no other way than as a smashing success. The Utes went from a five-win team to a 20-win team seemingly overnight. They also...

(Photo by Carlene Coombs | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hibben: Overturning Roe v. Wade Threatens Our Democracy

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer May 8, 2022

  A leak from inside the U.S. Supreme Court told millions of women their right to privacy and reproductive health care will be eviscerated. The explicit draft majority opinion written by Justice...

"Final Bow" (Courtesy University of Utah School of Dance)

Curtains Close for Utah Ballet Graduates with ‘Final Bow’

By Nicoline West, Arts Writer May 8, 2022

  The University of Utah ballet senior class took their "Final Bow" on Wednesday, May 4, in their parting performance. The School of Dance presented the show at the Marriott Center’s Hayes Christensen...

Social media pulled up on the phone on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin)

Bringhurst & Torres: Big Tech Exploits Users and Averts Regulation

By Maggie Bringhurst and Gaby Torres May 8, 2022

  The internet erupted into discourse following Elon Musk’s $44 billion purchase of Twitter. Besides debating the role of billionaires in our society, this move incited conversation about big...

Piano Artist Christopher O'Riley (left) and BACH Project Director Vedrana Subotic (right) speak to the audiences at the Libby Gardner Concert Hall in Salt Lake City on March 21, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

All About Bach Project Director Dr. Vedrana Subotic Recaps Series

By Nicoline West, Arts Writer May 8, 2022

  The All About Bach project with guest lecturer Christopher O’Riley drew to a close with its final performance on Sunday, March 27. The eight-week series of concerts, masterclasses and lectures...

"Sulky Sentiments" at the Alvin Gittins Gallery (Photo by Megan Fisher | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

MFA Art Exhibition ‘Sulky Sentiments’ Just Barely Misses the Mark

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer May 7, 2022

  From May 2 to May 13, the Alvin Gittins Gallery on the University of Utah campus is holding "Sulky Sentiments," an exhibition by artist Christina Riccio for her MFA thesis statement. Through...

Cushman: Let's Talk About Sex!

Cushman: Let’s Talk About Sex!

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer May 7, 2022

  Utah’s Westminster College has garnered a lot of controversy about an upcoming elective course, GENDER3000, where students will watch and discuss pornography. The planned course has spurred...