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Champine: We Must Embrace Body Liberation

No one should have to shrink themselves to fit into our world, and they don’t have to. We must embrace happiness, no matter what shape it comes in.
By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor | August 17, 2023

  Body positivity is hardly a radical idea. In a unique society, unique bodies should be expected. Unfortunately, expected is not the same as accepted. Even though body positivity is not a new...

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How To Have a Julia Stiles Summer

A Julia Stiles summer for me references specifically back to her lead role in the 1999 mega classic “10 Things I Hate About You.”
By Edie Raines, Copy Editor | August 16, 2023

  As I sit in a local coffee shop, where I managed to arrive through a walk in a park wearing a full-length skirt, hair pulled back in a loose claw clip. Slowly sipping a latte while reading “The...

The University of Utah Utes take the field for their matchup against the USC Trojans for the Pac-12 Football Championship at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.

A Look Back at the Positive Pac-12 Football Era for the Utes

Since the Utes joined the Pac-12 in 2011, they've had lots of great moments and difficult results. It's time to reflect now that they're joining the Big 12 in 2024.
By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer | August 15, 2023

  Utah Athletics announced on Aug. 4 that they will be joining the Big 12 Conference in 2024. This will bring an end to the U’s thirteen-year run as members of the Pac-12. Utah joins Colorado,...

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‘Chrome Dreams’: Neil Young Unreleased Album Doesn’t Disappoint

I’m just glad this album finally got a real release. It's something I will be listening to a lot in the future.
By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer | August 15, 2023

  I’ve been a Neil Young fan for as long as I can remember. My dad's voicemail is me at age three or four singing "Don’t Let It Bring You Down" which I recorded in line for the drive-through...

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U Students Can Investigate a Cold-Case Murder with Communication Class in 2024

Last spring, students investigated a series of Salt Lake murders that targeted members of the LGBTQ+ community in the 1970s in the U’s first-ever cold-case journalism class.
By TJ Ross, News Writer | August 14, 2023

  Students at the University of Utah will be able to investigate another local cold-case murder during the spring of 2024. Last spring, Eric Peterson led the U’s first-ever cold-case journalism...

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Prepare for the ‘Oldboy’ Remaster with These Korean Cinema Masterpieces

I can't think of a better way to enjoy the 'Oldboy' for the first time, or the fifteenth time, than on the big screen
By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor | August 13, 2023

  Director Park Chan-wook’s subversive thriller masterpiece “Oldboy” is being re-released in theaters on Aug. 16 to celebrate its 20-year anniversary. Despite its wide praise, the film is...

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Hargis: Lucky Girl Syndrome is Harmful

Lucky Girl Syndrome is a sinister side effect of our current reality — we feel we must delude ourselves to feel pleasure or fulfillment in our lives.
By Harper Hargis, Opinion Writer | August 12, 2023

  Recent studies show severe distress is rising in young adults. A UK report found that from 2020 to 2021, young adults aged 18-24 reporting severe distress levels rose from 13.6% to 20.2%. This...

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Dead End Studios: Indie Game Creation as College Students

Felderman is releasing his first game under his indie game development company, Dead End Studios.
By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer | August 11, 2023

  Summer semester is sadly coming to an end, but we get to see lots of projects that come from each class roster. In many classes here and around the US, students get the chance to create some...

President Joe Biden delievers a speech on the PACT Act at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City on Aug. 10, 2023. (Photo by Caelan Roberts | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

President Joe Biden Visits Utah, Discusses Impact of PACT Act

The PACT Act, which was signed by Biden last year, expands healthcare for veterans with lasting health complications from toxic exposures.
By Caelan Roberts and Vanessa Hudson | August 10, 2023

  President Joe Biden concluded his tour of the western United States on Thursday with his visit to Utah. He primarily spoke about the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act at the George...

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How U Students Can Learn About Bystander Intervention

Bystander Intervention is a necessary skill for college students to know and the U has several available trainings and resources.
By Allison Stuart, News Writer | August 10, 2023

  On any college campus, bystander intervention may be a skill necessary to implement in several situations. U students should educate themselves about being a bystander and when to step in, said...