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The Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza by Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘They’re Coming Home’ — IOC Officially Votes for Salt Lake to Host 2034 Games

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor July 24, 2024

  It’s official — the Winter Olympic Games are set to return to Salt Lake City in 2034. A buzzing crowd gathered in Washington Square Park at the wee hours of Wednesday morning, where viewing...

Security cameras captured an image of a man who broke into Shoreline Ridge and exposed himself to a student. (Photo curtesy of Campus Alerts).

U Police Respond to Break-in at Shoreline Ridge

By Josi Hinds, News Editor July 23, 2024

  Early Tuesday morning, University of Utah Police responded to a break-in that occurred in Shoreline Ridge.  The intruder, a white male with shoulder-length blond hair and a beard, reportedly...

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Point of View: Vapes, Are They the New Cigarette?

By Estella Weeks, Point of View Host July 22, 2024

Transcript: Intro: [music] Welcome back to The Daily Utah Chronicle's opinion podcast. I'm your host, Estella Weeks, and you're listening to Point of View. Estella Weeks: E-cigarette usage...

KEVIN COSTNER as Hayes Ellison in New Line Cinema's Western drama "Horizon: An American Saga” Chapter One, a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Exploring the Frontier in ‘Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1’

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer July 21, 2024

  “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1” is the first installment in a four-part film series of American westerns written, directed and produced by Kevin Costner. Premiering at the 2024...

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Music Videos: Are They Dying?

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer July 21, 2024

  Do you remember Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” music video? Or the internet sensation of "Gangnam Style" by Psy? Music videos have always been a big part of our culture, but just how big of...

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Jang: Who Defines Literary Value?

By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer July 17, 2024

  H.B. 29, a recent bill signed by Gov. Cox, now allows for an easier book-banning process starting July 1. The government can remove a book from all schools in the state if at least three school...

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Clairo’s ‘Charm’ Marks a Bold Step Forward

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer July 17, 2024

  American indie-pop star Clairo has returned after a three-year hiatus with her latest album, “Charm.” This self-produced record, co-produced by Leon Michels, ditches the bedroom pop vibes...

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Timpa: The Supreme Court is Out of Control

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer July 16, 2024

  In the last few weeks, the United States Supreme Court again captured headlines after a series of controversial decisions. These decisions are substantial enough in scope to alter the country’s...

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‘Mamma Mia!’ Deep Dive: What’s ABBA Got to Do With It?

By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer July 15, 2024

  In high school, I watched "Mamma Mia!"for the first time. I recognized the songs as ABBA's and reflected, “How did this musical and ABBA collaborate in the first place?” From Donna’s...

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, gives a speech during the National Governors Association Summer meeting in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 12, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Photo Series: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Speaks in Utah

By Marco Lozzi, Photographer July 15, 2024

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the National Governors Association Summer Meeting in downtown Salt Lake City on Friday. His participation comes after spending time in Washington...