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The Candlelight Concerts string quartet performs an assortment of Hans Zimmer's music on June 29th, 2024. (Photo by Mikaela Ponce | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Immerse Yourself in the World of Hans Zimmer at Candlelight Concerts

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer July 13, 2024

  Candlelight Concerts are a new and unique way to experience music. With a string quartet performing surrounded by hundreds of candles that extend into the audience, this concert fully immerses...

(Street view of the 9th and 9th Book and Music Gallery in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

9th and 9th Book and Music Gallery: Community Comes First

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer July 13, 2024

  Amid the chaos of downtown Salt Lake City on the corner of 9th and 9th, there is calm. In 2020, during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, a man named Brandon Anderson made his mark on the...

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Timpa: Preventing Food Waste Is No Waste of Time

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer July 13, 2024

  Every year, despite the excessive amount of food that goes to waste, individuals struggle with food insecurity. This discarded food is passed along to landfills rather than effectively distributed....

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‘The Secret of Us’: Gracie Abrams Adds To Pop Girl Summer

By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer July 11, 2024

  It’s been quite a while since Gracie Abrams let us in on the secret of her new album: "The Secret of Us." From her honest lyricism to her folk-pop sounds, Abrams' stardom is no longer her fans'...

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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...