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"Sujo" (Courtesy of Sundance)

Sundance 2024: ‘Sujo’: Growing Up in Drug Wars

By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor January 21, 2024

  Mexican film directors Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez release their newest film, “Sujo,” at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The film follows a young boy, Sujo, who navigates the trauma...

(Courtesy Of Film First and Brain One)

Sundance 2024: ‘Eno’ is a Deep but Divisive Exploration of an Artist

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor January 21, 2024

  While musician and producer Brian Eno may not have an instantly recognizable face,  the same cannot be said for his music. Known for his ambient pieces and collaborations with artists like U2,...

Psilocybe tampanensis, a very rare "magic mushroom" apart of the pcilocybe genus. (Courtesy of Wikemedia)

Utah Researchers Conduct Largest Diversity Study of ‘Magic Mushrooms’

By Andrew Christiansen, Online Managing Editor January 19, 2024

The use of psilocybin fungi, commonly known as "magic mushrooms," has been quickly growing in popularity in recent years to help treat depression and as a therapeutic tool, but much is still unknown about...

Ashley Bell, Sui Lang L. Panoke, Thomas Maloney and Sidni L. Shorter on stage at the MLK Economic Plenary event at the Garff Executive Education Building Auditorium on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Jan. 18. 2024. (Photo by Andrew Christiansen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U MLK Week Event Discusses Racial Economic Disparities, Value of Black-Owned Banks

By Andrew Christiansen, Online Managing Editor January 19, 2024

As a part of their 40th Martin Luther King Jr. Week celebrations, the University of Utah held the "MLK Economic Plenary" to dive into issues surrounding racial economic disparities and strategies on...

Utah center Branden Carlson (35) versus the Oregon State Beavers at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Defeats Oregon State to Remain Undefeated at Home

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2024

  After a tough loss on the road to Stanford, Utah bounced back against an Oregon State Beavers team that has struggled thus far this season. Keba Keita and Branden Carlson dominated in this one,...

The S.J. Quinney College of Law building on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah, on November 20, 2018. (Photo via the Daily Utah Chronicle archive)

MLK Week Law School Discussion Focuses on Mindfulness and Community

By Allison Stuart, News Writer January 18, 2024

  As part of the University of Utah's MLK week celebrations, the S.J. Quinney College of Law held an event to discuss the importance of building relationships with the community around you, and...

Jesse Armstrong accepts the award for outstanding drama series for 'Succession' (Courtesy of FOX | Photo by Kevin Winter)

The Emmys 2024: Diverse Wins, Homogenous Choices

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer January 18, 2024

  The 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards premiered to a record-low viewership of 4.5 million. This may be partly due to trailing the NFL playoff between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia...

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Student Researchers at the U Are Raising Awareness of Radon

By Giovanni Radtke, Assistant News Editor January 18, 2024

  The Utah Radon Lab at the University of Utah is giving out home test kits, food and prizes and providing information about the dangers of radon throughout January. The student-led research lab...

Utah guard Hunter Erickson (0) versus the BYU Cougars at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 09, 2023. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Falls to Stanford Despite Deivon Smith’s Historic Night

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2024

  The Utah men's basketball team has been excellent in the Huntsman Center this season but has struggled mightily on the road. As Utah headed into their matchup with Stanford on Jan. 14, they looked...

The Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 15, 2023. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

House Bill to Promote ‘Viewpoint Diversity,’ Eliminate DEI Offices in Schools Jumps First Hurdle

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer January 17, 2024

  On Wednesday, Jan. 17, the Utah House Education Committee passed H.B. 261 — the Equal Opportunity Initiative bill prohibiting an institution of higher education, public education system and...