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Left to right: John Curtis, Trent Staggs, Jason Walton and Brad Wilson debate at the PBS Utah studio (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool).

Utah Senate Primary Debate: Trump, Debt and Immigration

By Vanessa Hudson, Editor in Chief June 11, 2024

  Rep. John Curtis, who represents Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, Trent Staggs, mayor of Riverton, Jason Walton, a businessman who has never run for public office and Brad Wilson, former...

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Paul Miller, left, and Blake Moore during a 1st Congressional District GOP primary debate at the Eccles Broadcast Center in Salt Lake City, Monday, June 10, 2024.

Recapping the District 1 Republican Primary Debate

By Josi Hinds, News Editor June 10, 2024

  "There's one thing that I have that Blake doesn't have," Paul Miller said in his opening statement during the Republican Primary Debate for Utah's 1st Congressional District on Monday. "I am...

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Jang: Child Homelessness Needs Utah’s Attention

By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer June 10, 2024

  While the housing crisis has become a significant issue, the Utah Legislature has passed multiple bills to minimize homelessness in the state, but its efforts have primarily focused on unhoused...

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Jang: Dry Campus Policies Need Practical Solutions

By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer June 9, 2024

  Colleges implement dry campus policies to protect students. However, reports indicate these policies do little to solve underlying problems. The University of Utah enforces regulations on...

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Langley: Stop Worshipping Brands

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor June 8, 2024

  In the U.S., branding is a significant part of our economic reality. Companies make products with their calling card, like a unique name or flashy exterior. These help you remember it the next...

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The Lost Art of Hosting: Social Gatherings Have Changed

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer June 8, 2024

  Imagine walking into a living room with a fireplace burning and a tray of bubbling champagne glasses on the coffee table. The air is filled with voices and laughter erupting from every corner....

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Nshangalume: The Silent Depression

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer June 7, 2024

  On May 2, the University of Utah held its spring commencement, where thousands of students finished their undergraduate education. As these new grads enter the real world, they face an unfortunate...

"Jim Henson: Idea Man" Courtesy Disney+

‘Jim Henson Idea Man’: A Celebration of Life

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer June 6, 2024

  Ron Howard’s “Jim Henson: Idea Man” is a visually stunning exploration of a life that redefined entertainment. The documentary is a tribute to Jim Henson, a puppeteer who brought us iconic...

The block U on campus with the colors of the intersectional LGBTQ+ pride flag on March 24, 2021.

Griffee: The U Needs Pride Week  

By Elizabeth Griffee, Opinion Writer June 5, 2024

  Three weeks ago, the University of Utah wrapped the iconic Block U in the pride flag rather than sporting its signature Utah crimson red. The temporary change has come every year to celebrate...

The Connoisseurs at the Red Bull Can You Make It finish line in Berlin, Germany on May 28, 2024. (Photo Courtesy of Zuni Olivares)

‘The Adventure of a Lifetime’: One Utah Team’s Journey in the Red Bull Can You Make It Challenge

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor June 5, 2024

On May 21, a Salt Lake City-based team of three students set out for Copenhagen, Denmark for the adventure of a lifetime. The team, officially known as the Connoisseurs, was tasked with traveling over...