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Ermiya Fanaeian speaks during MECHA's Queer Resistance event at the A. Ray Olpin Student Union in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

MECHA’s Queer Resistance Event Moves Forward Despite Controversy

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer September 27, 2023

  Student group MECHA's Queer Resistance happened as planned on Wednesday, despite controversy surrounding a poster used to promote the event. The Controversy On September 7, MECHA promoted the...

The Backcountry Squatters on a backpacking trip together (Courtesy of Tory Peters)

Backcountry Squatters: A Nature Club for Women and Nonbinary Students

By Jack McIntyre, News Writer September 27, 2023

  Backcountry Squatters, a club that organizes outdoor recreational activities for women and nonbinary students, is gaining popularity on the University of Utah campus. Tory Peters and Mary...

The Solomon Building for the Utah Pride Center located in Salt Lake City, on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Jarvis: No Pride in Utah’s Pride Center

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer September 26, 2023

  Being queer in Utah can feel alienating. But among the alienation, pride celebrations give queer people a chance to find community and celebrate their identities. Unfortunately, pride festivities...

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Hall: New FAFSA Changes Hurt Some Students

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor September 26, 2023

  The long wait is over for the updated financial aid form, FAFSA, a federal program meant to simplify applying for college and need-based aid. The form becomes available this October and will...

The Anthony Nino Lane Band, along with multiple event staff, performs the final song at Festa Italiana in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Photo Series: The 8th Annual Festa Italiana SLC

By Marco Lozzi, Photographer September 25, 2023

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‘Stop Making Sense’ is Back at The Broadway to Rock Your Soul

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor September 25, 2023

  No matter what kind of “music fan” you are, there’s a high likelihood that you’ve come across Talking Heads at some point in your lifetime. Perhaps it was hearing “This Must Be...

The University of Utah women's volleyball celebrates after a point against the BYU Cougars at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sept. 15, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Opens Pac-12 Play

By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer September 25, 2023

  The U of U volleyball team opened up conference play this past weekend. After a loss on Thursday at Colorado, the Utes rebounded Sunday afternoon at home against the California Golden Bears. BYU Before...

Day 71 that the @uofubeaniebabies Instagram account placed a beanie babie somewhere on the University of Utah campus for students to find. (Courtesy of @uofubeaniebabies)

The University of Utah Beanie Baby Bonanza

By Caelan Roberts, Online Managing Editor September 24, 2023

  For University of Utah students looking to engage in a little bit of on-campus fun, there’s an Instagram page that has amassed over 500 followers offering just that. Whether you’re an avid...

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Video Games For On The Go

By Grier Abercrombie, Arts Writer September 24, 2023

  Imagine you’re riding the bus on your way home from a long day of classes. Nothing sounds better than shutting off your brain and pretending homework doesn't exist. What better way to pass...

The Utah Utes celebrate after a sack versus the UCLA Bruins at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept.23, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 11 Utah Football Defeats UCLA in First Conference Game

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor September 23, 2023

  After a 31-7 win over Weber State, the No. 11 University of Utah football team (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) remained home to start conference play against the No. 22 UCLA Bruins in the homecoming game. Utah’s...