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‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ To Cheer or Not To Cheer?

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer July 11, 2024

  Every little girl who watched "High School Musical" growing up has at least once thought about becoming a cheerleader. It seems like the epitome of a life in the spotlight full of glitz, glamor...

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Timpa: Artificial Intelligence and Superficial Promises

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer July 10, 2024

  For most of its existence, artificial intelligence has remained a niche area of innovation explored exclusively by experts. It wasn’t until the late 2010s,  alongside the pandemic, that AI...

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‘Despicable Me 4:’ Not Quite Despicable Enough

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer July 9, 2024

  After a seven-year hiatus, Gru and his family are back in “Despicable Me 4.” This latest installment delivers the same brand of humor and heartwarming moments that audiences have come to...

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Smith: Revitalize Passenger Railways

By Emma Smith, Opinion Writer July 9, 2024

  Imagine a healthy, socially connected, pollution-free and safe society. Public transportation brings us closer to this reality. Passenger rail is an often overlooked form of public transportation....

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‘MaXXXine’: The Glamorous Slasher Film of the Summer

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer July 9, 2024

  “MaXXXine,” Ti West’s latest film in the "X" series, hit theaters on Wednesday, July 3. Set 6 years after the events of “X,” the film follows Maxine Minx as she tries to get her big...

A voter drops off their ballot at Cottonwood Heights City Hall on October 31st, 2020. (Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Nshangalume: Yes, Voting Still Matters

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer July 8, 2024

  “Pick me, choose me, love me” is unfortunately what politics have begun to sound like. As the 2024 Utah primaries gear up, candidates claim they will save the state and country from a tragic...

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An Art Fanatic’s Heaven: Salt Lake’s Renowned Utah Arts Festival

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer July 8, 2024

  Going on almost 50 years, the Utah Arts Festival hit it off on the town last weekend. Full of vibrancy, variety and personality, the weekend was well worth the heat. Utah Arts Festival was sure...

Cast of SLAC's "Close Encounters in the Beehive" Courtesy of Joseph Branca and Salt Lake Acting Company

SLAC’s Summer Show Is Out of This World

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer July 8, 2024

  Aliens have landed on Earth to determine if it’s worth saving. Do you think it is? On June 28, Salt Lake Acting Company opened their annual summer show called “Close Encounters in the Beehive,"...

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City. (Photo via The Daily Utah Chronicle Archive)

What New Physical Development Plan Means for Student Life at the U

By Alina Walker, News Writer July 3, 2024

  Over the past few months, the University of Utah campus planning team has been working on a new Physical Development Plan (PDP) in efforts to support the Impact 2023 Strategic Plan. This 10-year...

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Hall: Americans Need Media Literacy

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor July 2, 2024

  Combatting misinformation has become a critical challenge on social media platforms like TikTok. Content can spread rapidly and influence a wide audience. The rampant spread of false information...