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‘Chiura Obata: Layer by Layer’: An In-Depth Look at an Artist

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer August 5, 2024

  The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is currently displaying “Chiura Obata: Layer by Layer.” Focused on his 1932 work “Horses,” this exhibit — and its accompanying video “Layer by layer:...

The Student Life Center as seen from the Kahlert Village courtyard on University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on July 1, 2022.

The Student Life Center: Everything You Need To Know

By Max Valva, Sports Writer August 4, 2024

  Welcome to the University of Utah! As you embark on your college journey, one of the key places to discover on campus is the George S. Eccles Student Life Center. Known around campus as the Life...

Max Lepore, Hinckley Institute Intern, poses for a photo. (Photo from Chronicle archive)

Hinckley Intern Shares His Experiences With The Institute

By Caelan Roberts, Online Managing Editor August 4, 2024

  In the summer of 2023, junior Max Lepore had the opportunity to work as an intern in Sen. Mike Lee’s office in Washington D.C. This role included answering phones, writing emails and even having...

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Hall: The Fight For Our Fundamental Rights

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor August 4, 2024

  Project 2025, a manifesto crafted under the guise of preparing for a future Republican presidency, has gained a lot of traction during recent election discourse. It proposes sweeping changes that...

A row of solar panels at the Elektron Solar Project near Rowley, Utah on Saturday, July 13, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Solar Farm in Tooele Reaches Commercial Operation

By Alina Walker, News Writer August 3, 2024

  On April 25, the Elektron Solar Project reached commercial operation. The project provides renewable power to six Utah-based customers. Salt Lake City is the largest consumer of the farm's power....

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U Students React to Biden Dropping Out

By Emerson Hagy, News Writer August 1, 2024

  In an official letter released on July 21, President Joe Biden officially ended his re-election bid for the White House. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President....

The University of Utah women's water polo team competes in the first CWPA tournament at the Kearns Aquatic Center in Salt Lake City, on Feb. 11, 2018.

The Rise of the University of Utah’s Women’s Water Polo Team

By Max Valva, Sports Writer July 31, 2024

  When you think of Utah Athletics, many sports teams and stories come to mind. Maybe you think of the football program whose recent success has captured the attention of the national media and helped...

The Utah State Capitol, West Valley City and Rio Tinto Kennecott Smelter seen from the Avenues in Salt Lake City on Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Nshangalume: A Win for Utah Voters

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer July 31, 2024

  Gerrymandering, the epitome of electoral corruption, has been ruled illegal in the state of Utah by the Utah Supreme Court. In a unanimous decision, the Court reminded the Utah Legislature of...

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Glen Powell, right, and Daisy Edgar-Jones in a scene from "Twisters." (Universal Pictures via AP)

‘Twisters’: Are You Ready To Go Storm Chasing?

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer July 29, 2024

  “Twisters” spun into theaters on Friday, July 19 and took the box office by storm. Bringing in $31 million on opening day, both fans of the original and new audiences were rushing to theaters...

Salt Lake City seen from Fort Union Boulevard in Cottonwood Heights, Utah on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Migrants Sent to SLC from Denver Have Nowhere to Go

By Emerson Hagy, News Writer July 25, 2024

  On June 14, 2024, Governor Cox released a statement on X condemning news that the city of Denver was sending migrants to Utah — without prior approval from Utah state officials. “We recently...