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The University of Utah Entertainment Arts and Engineering Master Game Studio at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Liquid Narrative Research Group: Cracking the Code on the Science of Narrative 

By Arlo Marler October 9, 2023

  Have you ever considered that there could be a science of storytelling or narrative? According to R. Michael Young, the director and founder of the Liquid Narrative Research Group, the group...

Utah setter Grace Hammond (15) and middle blocker Emrie Satuala (2) in the game versus the Oregon State Beavers at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct. 06, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Defeats Oregon State, Falls to University of Oregon

By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer October 9, 2023

  The University of Utah volleyball team (8-8, 3-3 Pac-12) hosted Oregon's schools this past weekend. After picking up a win against Oregon State on Friday, the Utes were defeated by the University...

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Utah Lacks Affordable Housing, But Increased State Funding is a ‘good start’

By Andrew Christiansen, Online Managing Editor October 9, 2023

  It may come as no surprise to many, but right now, Utah “desperately needs” more affordable housing, said Tara Rollins, executive director of the Utah Housing Coalition. “It's costing...

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‘Loki’ Season 2 Offers an Imperfect Yet Exciting Start

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor October 9, 2023

  It’s no secret that since the release of “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019, Marvel Studios has been releasing shows and films that don’t meet the standards of the pre-"Endgame" Marvel Cinematic...

A University of Utah helmet on the sidelines during an NCAA game vs. the Northern Illinois Universtiy Huskies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling)

Making Football Safer Through Science

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor October 8, 2023

  Sports are a fantastic thing to have in life. They bring activity, teamwork and competition together at once, but there are downsides to sports. There is always the risk of an injury that can...

Drag queens sitting on a float during the 2023 Utah Pride Parade in downtown Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 4, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Letter to the Editor: Drag Queens Are Here to Stay

By Logan Zarnegin October 8, 2023

  Drag Queens are just one group of people who have continuously been under fire, especially in Utah. So far in 2023, Utah has seen 63 hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people. Drag Queen story hours...

Jennifer Andrus poses for a photo outside the Carolyn Tanner Irish Humanities Building at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Aug. 30, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hargis: Jenny Andrus and Narrative Research on Violence

By Harper Hargis, Opinion Writer October 8, 2023

  I spent my freshman year of college in labs and lecture halls as a biology student. I have a distinct memory of what research looked like for me — running around in a lab coat and latex gloves,...

Utah football player holding the keys to a new 2024 Ram Big Horn 1500. (Photo Courtesy of Utah Athletics)

Utah Crimson Collective Provides Trucks to Ute Football Players

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor October 7, 2023

  On Wednesday, Oct. 4, the Utah Crimson Collective made history. It has been years since NIL was started, but the University of Utah is taking it further than it has ever been. NIL was created...

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News For U: Backcountry Squatters

By Graham Jones and Emma Ratkovic October 7, 2023

In today's episode, Emma speaks with news writer Jack McIntyre about a new outdoor recreational club exclusively for women and nonbinary students, the Backcountry Squatters. You can read the full story...