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The traffic snake shows itself as skiers and snowboarders try to drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon on a snow day on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Linnabary: Powerful Action from Students for the Wasatch

By Ian Linnabary, Opinion Writer April 4, 2022

  If you're reading this, it's safe to say you live on the Wasatch front, or at least know someone who does. One thing that makes living on the Wasatch front so desirable is its easy access to...

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Science ‘Influencers’ Find a New Way to Share their Passion and Knowledge

By Nathan Levinzon, News Writer April 3, 2022

  On March 7, Neil deGrasse Tyson, an astrophysicist and science communicator, performed his new show "Astronomy Bizarre" to a full house at Eccles Theater. The astrophysicist served as a tour...

Joy Franz in "Fireflies" at Pioneer Theatre Company. (Courtesy pioneertheatre.org)

‘Fireflies’ at PTC: An Approachable and Cozy Night of Theatre

By Luke Jackson April 3, 2022

  On the Pioneer Memorial Theatre stage, the quaint home of retired schoolteacher Eleanor Bannister sits in front of us. It’s everything you’d expect from a 60-something woman living in 1995...

Lillian Bowles-Brown, a student at the University of Utah, poses in front of the big block-U on campus in Salt Lake City on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alexander: The U Needs To Do More for Its Nontraditional Students

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor April 3, 2022

  Lillian Bowles-Brown transferred to the University of Utah after earning herself an associate degree at Salt Lake Community College. She’s taken numerous political science and research classes...

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Hibben: Women’s Health Has Been Ignored for Far Too Long

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer April 3, 2022

  In 2021, Utah ranked as the worst state in the United States for women’s equality. Utah legislation constantly targets women, especially their reproductive health. Fixing gender gaps in health...

Penelope Caywood (Photo by Langley Hayman | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Penelope Caywood on Bringing the Transformative Power of Drama to the Classroom 

By Tervela Georgieva, Arts Writer April 2, 2022

  It’s hard to find someone who knows as much about youth theatre-arts programs as Penelope Caywood. Caywood is a teacher, actor, choreographer and the artistic director of University of Utah...

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Kincart: Our Provost, Martell Teasley, is a Key Figure in University Leadership

By Sydney Kincart, Print Chief, Opinion Writer April 2, 2022

  In this past year, we watched the Utah Board of Higher Education name the University of Utah’s new president. Because of the important nature of this decision, students, the public, trustees...

An artist performs at Kilby Court in Salt Lake City on Feb. 23, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

S&S Presents Director on Kilby Block Party 3 and the Blossoming of SLC’s Music Scene

By Nicoline West, Arts Writer April 2, 2022

  Salt Lake City’s Kilby Court has been an essential node in Utah’s music scene for over two decades now. The beloved garage has hosted handfuls of household names, including Doja Cat and Mac...

S.J. Quinney Law School on the University of Utah's campus. (Chronicle archives)

Professional Schools See Competitive 2021-22 Admissions Cycle

By Nathan Levinzon, News Writer April 2, 2022

  The 2021 admissions cycle was competitive for many professional programs across the country. At the beginning of the pandemic, many students who had recently completed an undergraduate degree...

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Hibben: Don’t Feel Pressured To Act Like a Man

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer April 2, 2022

  A gender pay gap still exists in almost all occupations. But in male-dominated fields, women face more sexual harassment, stereotyping, anxiety and stress, and struggle to advance in their respective...