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Reanne Acasio in "Egress" at Salt Lake Acting Company. (Credit Todd Collins)

Utah Premiere of ‘Egress’ at Salt Lake Acting Company Explores Safety, Anxiety and Exhaustion

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor February 12, 2022

  Salt Lake Acting Company opened Melissa Crespo and Sarah Saltwick’s play “Egress” on Feb 2. Some SLAC patrons may have been familiar with the show from its 2021 reading in the company’s...

19-Year-Old International U Student Killed Off Campus, SLCPD Continues Investigation

19-Year-Old International U Student Killed Off Campus, SLCPD Continues Investigation

By Kayleigh Silverstein and Natalie Colby February 11, 2022

  This story contains discussions of domestic violence.   On Feb. 11, 2022, in the afternoon, the University of Utah campus community was notified of the death of a 19-year-old international...

A. Ray Olpin Union at the University of Utah. (Tom Denton | Daily Utah Chronicle)

OPT Offers Solutions for International Students Post-Graduation

By Stephanie Hong, News Writer February 11, 2022

  According to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, international students graduating from a college or university in the U.S. through an F-1 student visa can apply for Optional...

(Graphic by Claire Peterson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Kincart: Let’s Make Engaging with Our Criminal Justice System More Accessible

By Sydney Kincart, Print Chief, Opinion Writer February 11, 2022

  When I first learned about juries, I thought I would love to be selected to participate in one. I was excited at the thought of watching and playing an active role in our criminal justice system. But...

A bird of prey looking over the frozen Great Salt Lake near Antelope Island. Image was taken on Feb. 7, 2022. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Shadley: Our State Bird of Prey Should Not Be the Golden Eagle

By Will Shadley, Opinion Writer February 11, 2022

  When I chose to move to Utah, I labored for hours figuring out what made this state unique. How could I know what makes Utah different? To find out, I did what everyone does. I turned to Utah’s...

Still from the Slamdance premiere of "Ferroequinology." (Courtesy High on Films)

Slamdance: ‘Ferroequinology’ Reimagines the Locomotive Chase

By Nicoline West, Arts Writer February 9, 2022

  According to a press release, director and cinematographer Alex Nevill’s documentary feature "Ferroequinology," stylized as "FERROEQUINOLOGY," is about “the passion and artistry of railroad...

Still from "The Severing." (Courtesy Slamdance)

Slamdance: Eerie, Visually and Emotionally Dynamic, ‘The Severing’ Delivers Unavoidable Intensity

By Tervela Georgieva, Arts Writer February 9, 2022

  “The Severing,” a feature dance film directed by Mark Pellington, premiered at Slamdance film festival, delivering something unlike anything I’ve seen before. I don’t know about you,...

Still from the Slamdance premiere of "Snow White Dies at the End." (Courtesy SLUG Magazine)

SLAMDANCE: ‘Snow White Dies at the End’ Gets Lost in Translation

By Drew Reynolds, Arts Writer February 9, 2022

  From its narrator being a fly on the wall to an angry haunted toilet, Kristijan Risteski’s debut film "Snow White Dies at the End" has all the elements to make an amazing absurdist film. The...

(Graphic by Storey McDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Buening: Utah Should Discourage Uranium Exploitation

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor February 9, 2022

  As of this article, Senate Concurrent Resolution 3, the Rare Earth Mineral Position, is currently making its way through Utah’s General Legislative Session. The resolution encourages that we...

A view of the Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City on Aug. 21, 2021.

Cushman: Defend Local News This Legislative Session

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer February 9, 2022

  As a writer, covering Utah’s legislative session has its challenges. Per the Utah constitution, our sessions cannot exceed 45 days.  This breakneck speed means that from the process of pitching...