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‘Wonka’: Magically Mediocre

“Wonka” does little to expand on the character of Willy Wonka that we all know and love.

By Josi Hinds, News Editor | December 12, 2023

Fog departs and we see a ship part the sea, heading for land. A man climbs a ladder, heading for the ship’s crow's nest. The camera zooms and the clouds part to reveal Willy Wonka, played by...

Salt Lake City Council Approves Fleet Block Rezone

Several members of the public expressed frustration with the Council and their approach to the rezone.

By Josi Hinds, News Editor | December 12, 2023

On Dec. 5, the Salt Lake City Council voted to approve a rezone for the Fleet Block to a Form-Based Mixed Use Zone. Fleet Block, which is located in the Granary District, is currently...

Gordon: Instagram is a Catalyst for Activism

Accessible online activism is critical for organizing and effecting change.

By Luke Gordon | December 12, 2023

Instagram has become a center for ongoing debates, activism event announcements and engagement opportunities. The platform empowers people to attend rallies and events as well as spread crucial...

Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Fruitcake’: A Pleasant and Poppy Start to the Season

It hasn’t been a very festive season for me so far, but this EP got me back in the holiday spirit.

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer | December 11, 2023

Sabrina Carpenter is a name most people will recognize — either as the Disney Channel star, or as the singer. Being only 24, it is impressive that she already has years of stardom. Not only...

Utah Women’s Basketball Comes Up Just Short Against South Carolina

It was a great effort for the Utes going up against the top ranked team in the country. Pili ended with a remarkable statline of 37 points on 15-23 shooting along with 3 steals.

By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer | December 10, 2023

The No. 11 University of Utah women's basketball team took on the No. 1 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks on Sunday afternoon, as part of the Invesco QQQ Hoop Hall Women’s Basketball Showcase...

Photo Series: The Lower Lights Christmas Concert

The Christian revival folk band put on a series of Christmas concerts at Kingsbury Hall from Dec. 6 to Dec. 9.

By Luke Larsen, Photographer | December 10, 2023

The Lower Lights is a revival Christian folk band with a proclivity towards traditional hymns and a general nature of professionalism. My first introduction to their music was three minutes before...

Utah Men’s Basketball Upsets Unbeaten BYU to Win the Holy War

For the first time since 2015, the Runnin' Utes beat the BYU Cougars to claim their most impressive victory thus far in the season.

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor | December 10, 2023

The Utah men's basketball team took down the undefeated BYU Cougars on Saturday for the first time since 2015, coming into the game as underdogs despite playing at home in front of a sold-out...

Photo Series: Runnin’ Utes Secure Win in Close Rivalry Game Against BYU

The Runnin' Utes defeated the Cougars 73-69, despite struggling in the second half.

By Xiangyao Tang, Mary Allen, and Madeline Van Wagenen | December 9, 2023

Utah’s Center For Medical Cannabis Research Aims to Better Understand Benefits and Risks

The center aims to support research that will increase education about about the therapeutic benefits and safe use of medical cannabis and cannabinoid products for patients and providers.

By Andrew Christiansen, Online Managing Editor | December 8, 2023

The University of Utah has marked the beginning of a new phase in the exploration of medical cannabis in Utah with the establishment of the Center for Medical Cannabis Research, which aims to...

Home Stretch — Episode 8: The Utah Football Quarterback Situation

In this episode, sports writer Kyle Garrison sits down to talk about Cam Rising's return to Utah football and the transfer portal, analyzing what this could mean for the football program next year.

By Stevie Shaughnessey and Kyle Garrison | December 8, 2023

Transcript Stevie Shaughnessey: Hi and welcome back to Home Stretch, The Daily Utah Chronicle’s sports podcast. My name is Stevie, and I’ll be your host. Today, sports writer Kyle Garrison...