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Demonstrators at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City before the hearing of H.B. 132 and S.B. 16 in the House Health and Human Services Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Both H.B. 132 and S.B. 16 restrict gender-affirming care for minors in Utah.

Utah’s Gender-Affirming Care Ban is Harmful to Transgender Youth, Professors and Trans Student Say

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host February 17, 2023

  Last year, Gov. Spencer Cox vetoed a bill that would’ve prohibited transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. Now he has signed a law that effectively bans gender-affirming care...

Utah guard Wilguens Junior Exacte (11) in the game versus the Washington State Cougars at Jon. M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Jan. 19 2023.

Runnin’ Utes Drop Game to No. 8 Arizona, Season Now on the Ropes

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor February 17, 2023

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team dropped a big game to No. 8 Arizona on the road Thursday night, with their already dim NCAA Tournament hopes taking a shot because of it. Utah already...

(Graphic by Sydney Stam | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Can of Worms — Episode 2: D&D-Stravanganza!

By Theadora Soter, Elle Cowley, Cambria Thorley, and Oliver Jones February 17, 2023

In the second episode of Can of Worms, Cambria and Oliver will discuss the cultural phenomenon that is the tabletop roleplaying game called Dungeons and Dragons! Together we will explore the history...

Local Mormon church near Foothill Drive on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Cushman: Stop Child Abuse by Making Clergy Mandatory Reporters

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer February 16, 2023

  In August 2022, AP News released a story detailing how a bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints knew about child sexual abuse and didn’t report it to authorities. The child...

The Art and Art History Building on the Univeristy of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Jan. 31, 2023.

U Students Help Refugee Resettlement Through VR

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host February 16, 2023

  A team of University of Utah students, with the help of Milad Mozari, assistant professor in the college of architecture, have been working to tackle resettlement barriers refugees face through...

"Earthdivers" (Photo courtesy of idwpublishing.com)

Indigenous Characters Go Back in Time to Kill Colombus in New Comic Romp ‘Earthdivers’

By Arlo Marler February 16, 2023

  The younger generation knows all too well the everyday mundanity of the oncoming climate crisis. With its roots in capitalism and colonialism, this new reality is something that we are forced...

Utah Lacrosse takes on Robert Morris at Ute Field on May 5, 2021.

Utah Mens Lacrosse Takes Down Marquette in Home Opener

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2023

  Unlike the game against No. 22 Denver, a 4-12 loss for Utah (1-1), this game was the definition of a shootout. Whenever it seemed like Utah would pull away, the Marquette Golden Eagles would...

The front gate of the Utah State Prison in Draper, Utah on Sept. 19, 2018.

Petters: The Importance of Prison Education

By Keegan Petters, Opinion Writer, Copy Editor February 15, 2023

Proposed by Rep. Melissa Ballard, H.B. 203 is a vital step in the fight against Utah’s issue of recidivism. The legislation would provide postsecondary education for inmates in county jails, assign...

"This Is Why" (Courtesy Atlantic Records)

Paramore’s ‘This Is Why’ Shows The Trio’s Still Got It

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer February 15, 2023

  Paramore's latest album proves they’ve still got it — with energetic vocals and upbeat, pleasant tunes, “This Is Why” hits home and rarely misses. 'This Is Why' The album's title track,...

"Knock at the Cabin" (Courtesy of Fandango)

‘Knock at the Cabin’: ‘Knock Knock, Who’s There?’ With a Twist!

By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor February 15, 2023

  “Knock at the Cabin” is the latest suspense movie of 2023. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, this film proves that he still doesn’t fail the audience by keeping us on the edge of our seats....