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‘It Ends With Us’: The Blooming Blockbuster is Not Quite the Book

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer August 20, 2024

  Imagine this — it is the summer of 2020, at the height of the pandemic, and you are scrolling through TikTok when you come across a video promoting a novel sporting a pink cover that is adorned...

A Utah Red Rocks fan swings a Taylor Swift flag in the meet versus the Stanford Cardinal at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Scariest Clowns: ‘Reputation (Taylor’s Version)’ Theorists

By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer August 18, 2024

  Taylor Swift has serenaded her fans every Eras Tour stop with the lyrics, "Are you ready for it?" and the answer is, of course, we are. For about a year now, fans have speculated, theorized and...

Pro-Palestine demonstrators organize in the City Creek Park in Salt Lake City during the Stand for Palestine Rally on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jarvis: University of Utah, Stop Endorsing Genocide

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer August 18, 2024

  The U.S.’ longtime support of the apartheid state of Israel makes possible the Israeli Defense Forces' genocide of Palestinians. The U.S. provides billions of dollars and weapons to Israel....

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Studio Ghibli Fest: ‘Ponyo’ Blends Magic and Childhood Innocence

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer August 18, 2024

  “Ponyo” recently played in theaters again at this year’s Studio Ghibli Fest. Renowned for crafting iconic films like “Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro,” the director Hayao...

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Capital City Antique Mall: Utah’s Life Size Treasure Chest

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer August 17, 2024

  Calling all aspiring time travelers! If you have ever envied the characters of "Back to the Future" or felt like you belonged in another era, I have found your playground. What if I told you...

Associate Professor Peter Von Sivers (Dept. of History) lectures at a workshop entitled "The Arab Spring: Roots and Repurcussions in the Middle East. The workshop was co-hosted by the Middle East Center and the Tanner Humanities Center. (Photo via The Daily Utah Chronicle Archive)

The Revival of the U’s Middle East Center

By Emerson Hagy, News Writer August 17, 2024

  The Middle East Center at the University of Utah is undergoing a significant revitalization. The center has faced several challenges in the past decade, including faculty retirements and a reduction...

A viewer explores the Pictures of Belonging exhibit in Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) in Salt Lake City on April 13, 2024. (Photo by Minh "Polaris" Vuong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hufford: Elevating STEM Through the Arts

By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer August 17, 2024

  Though commonly known for its business and science majors, the University of Utah features a robust and diverse collection of arts programs. The arts, dance, film, music and theatre departments...

Two models pose for a portrait at the second annual fashion show produced by the Union Programming Council and the Fashion in Business club at the University of Utah in the A. Ray Olpin Student Union in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Students Find Community and Professional Growth through Fashion

By Elle Crossley, News Writer August 13, 2024

  “For the love of fashion” is the motto that unites the students of Fashion in Business at the University of Utah. The student-run organization works to boost its members' academic and professional...

Mecha organizer Gabriela Merida recites a poem written by a Palestinian woman as part of a Mecha walk-out in front of the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Building in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Langley: The U Enforces Liberalism

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor August 13, 2024

  In recent decades, the U.S. has become a politically polarized nation. While most people have similar beliefs regardless of party, contention on a handful of hot-button issues has created an...

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Jang: Explore More Local Arts

By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer August 12, 2024

  While Utah is well-known for its outdoor activities, not everyone recognizes the vibrant arts scene that enhances the state’s appeal. The arts play significant roles economically, culturally...