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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...

Solar panels on top of the Utah Museum of Natural History at the U in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Helps State Gain $62.5 Million for Solar Power

By Emerson Hagy, News Writer June 4, 2024

  On April 22, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency announced the allocation of $7 billion in grants through the Solar for All competition. The Utah Office...

University of Utah police monitor the situation in front of the John R. Park Building at the University of Utah during the Emergency Rally For Palestine on Monday, April 29, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Campus Safety Releases Explanation of Police Response to April 29 Encampment

By Josi Hinds, News Editor June 4, 2024

  On Nov. 1, 2023, roughly 50 protesters crashed an on-campus watch party hosted by Young Americans for Freedom at the University of Utah. Mecha, a socialist student organization, led the protest....

The entrance of the Broadway Centre Cinemas in downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 1, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

SLFS 3rd Annual Summer Showdown: Who Will Be Crowned?

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer June 4, 2024

  Get ready for a season full of triumph and risk as films battle it out to be on top this summer. For their third annual Summer Showdown, Salt Lake Film Society pits two films against each other...

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Champine: Fight to Find the Light

By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor June 3, 2024

The world around us is falling into disrepair. Many of us will find ourselves unable to afford a home in Utah. Anti-trans legislation is spreading across the state. Our university partners with companies...

Parade goers cheer for parade participants during the 2024 Utah Pride Parade in downtown Salt Lake City on Friday, June 2, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Dear Salt Lake City, We’re Coming Out!

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer June 3, 2024

  This weekend kicked off the 47th annual celebration of Pride in Utah. Organized by Utah Pride Center, Equality Utah and hundreds of volunteers, this event started the celebration off right. I...

TikTok creating a place for the creator and consumer. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hall: America’s E-Commerce Consumerism Crisis

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor May 31, 2024

  Consumerist culture is rampant, fueled by social media giants like TikTok Shop and Facebook Marketplace. These e-commerce companies have eliminated barriers between browsing and buying, causing...