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National flags on display at the the A. Ray Olpin Union in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hufford: Utah’s DEI Legislation is Ignorant at Best

By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer February 5, 2024

  During this legislative session, a bill was introduced that will dismantle diversity programs statewide. In late January, H.B. 261 was approved by the House, despite having virtually no data...

The Utah women’s basketball team celebrates a basket against the USC Trojans at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Jan. 19, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Strong Second Halves Lead Utah Women’s Basketball to a Washington Sweep

By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer February 4, 2024

  The No. 20 University of Utah women’s basketball team (17-6, 7-4 Pac-12) picked up two big victories this weekend up in Washington. On Friday, they defeated the Washington Huskies 83-65. They...

University of Utah Men’s Basketball guard Deivon Smith (5) in the game vs. the Colorado Buffaloes on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Madsen and Smith Lead Utah Men’s Basketball Over Colorado

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor February 4, 2024

  The Utah Men's Basketball team (15-7, 6-5) came into this matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes (15-7, 6-5) straight off back-to-back road losses and looking to rebound with a huge home win....

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What Does Activism Look Like in Sports?

By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer February 3, 2024

  What does activism look like in sports? It may seem like a silly question, but it’s likely one you've considered before. With sports and athletics being a popular pastime around the world,...

University of Utah students purchase food in the Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons at the University of Utah on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jang: Don’t Make Freshmen Pay for Meal Plans

By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer February 3, 2024

  With the start of a new semester comes another round of tuition payments. College tuition comprises not only course fees but also additional necessities such as mandatory fees, housing and meal...

Utah gymnast Maile O'Keefe in her beam routine versus the Oregon State Beavers at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 4 Red Rocks Remain Undefeated at Home Against Oregon State

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor February 2, 2024

  Returning to the Huntsman Center after decisively defeating Arizona State 197.675-196.700 last week, the No. 4 Utah Red Rocks (6-3, 2-0 Pac-12) faced No. 16 Oregon State. The Red Rocks have been...

The University of Utah American Indian Resource Center (AIRC), Utah on Nov. 17 2022.

Guest Opinion: Integrating Two Worlds: My Experience as an Eastern Shoshone M.D.-Ph.D. Student

By Jenna Murray February 2, 2024

  As I write this, I sit at the American Indian Resource Center — the only space where many Native American students feel a sense of community on campus — located in Officers Circle. I stare...

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Lezaic: Hit Utah Where It Hurts

By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Writer February 2, 2024

  Year after infuriating year, the Utah State Legislature votes on new bills targeting trans people and DEI efforts, bills like H.B. 257 and H.B. 261 being their newest forms of terrorization....

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Home Stretch — Episode 12: Utah Women’s Basketball Mid-Season Recap

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Kyle Garrison, and Brooke Hale February 2, 2024

Transcript: Kyle Garrison: Welcome to the Home Stretch, The Daily Utah Chronicle sports podcast. My name is Kyle Garrison. Today, I'll be your host. I'm here with Stevie Shaughnessy and...

The Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Langley: Playgrounds and Piety: Rep. Petersen’s Plan to Bring Faith to Schools

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor February 2, 2024

  Last year, lawmakers in Texas proposed the now-infamous Senate Bill 1515, which aimed to require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. To the dismay of fundamentalists...