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Laura Jordan in "What the Constitution Means to Me."

“What the Constitution Means to Me”: The Living Document Defined

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer April 14, 2023

  Pioneer Theatre Company recently presented “What the Constitution Means to Me,” a play by Heidi Schreck, directed by Karen Azenberg. The play stars Laura Jordan as “Heidi,” and Ben...

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U Students Share Thoughts on Social Media Regulations for Minors and the Potential TikTok Ban

By Vanessa Hudson, Editor in Chief April 14, 2023

  Utah is the first state to create laws restricting social media access for minors with the legislation being signed by Gov. Spencer Cox the same day the United States Congress questioned TikTok...

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Dunn: Utah’s Water Use Has to Change

By Auriana Dunn, Opinion Writer April 14, 2023

  This winter has been one of Salt Lake City’s wettest, and some say Utah is no longer in an “extreme” drought. While this is good, Utah’s water usage still greatly affects our state’s...

Utah Red Rocks poses for a photo after the advancement to the final at the 2023 NCAA Women’s National Collegiate Gymnastics Championships at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

No. 5 Red Rocks Advance to NCAA Championship Final in Third Consecutive Year

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor April 13, 2023

  The No. 5 Red Rocks continued an incredible streak this weekend of appearances at all 47 national championships. Utah has won nine total NCAA championships and finished runner-up eight times....

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Author, Comics Writer and Tarot Expert Rachel Pollack Nears the End of Her Life

By Arlo Marler, Arts Writer April 13, 2023

  Many may have not heard of the name Rachel Pollack. I know I hadn’t up until around a week and a half ago. But even discovering her from a post made by Neil Gaiman about her declining health...

Evening on University of Utah campus, Thursday in Salt Lake City.

Mendenhall: Let’s Break the Stigma Around Educational Breaks

By Addison Mendenhall April 13, 2023

  Individuals pursuing any form of higher education can find their experiences extremely rewarding while others experience detrimental side effects. Attending college or a university can quickly...

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Cushman: It’s Up to Us to Combat News Monopolization

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer April 13, 2023

  On Last Week Tonight in 2017, John Oliver described the Sinclair Broadcast Group as “the most influential media company you’ve never heard of.” That’s because they operate television...

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Barney: Banning TikTok Isn’t a Solution

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer April 13, 2023

  Social media has had a serious impact on all of our lives, in ways we would’ve never expected. Platforms like TikTok have both positive and negative implications — social media can serve...

Jennette McCurdy speaks at the Union Ballroom in the A. Ray Olpin Student Union on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

1200 U Students Turn Out for Jennette McCurdy Event Discussing Her Memoir

By Caelan Roberts, Online Managing Editor April 13, 2023

  More than 1,200 people piled into the Union ballroom on Tuesday to hear Jennette McCurdy, New York Times bestselling author of “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” speak. The book is a memoir that covers...

University of Utah freshman Kai Roberts (27) in an NCAA Baseball game vs. Washington State at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

Utah Baseball Finishes Winless in Three Game Set at UCLA

By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer April 13, 2023

  The University of Utah baseball team traveled to Los Angeles this Easter weekend to take on the No. 22 UCLA Bruins. After dropping the first two games, the Utes played to a 10-10 tie on Saturday...