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Festival goers mingle during the Grid City Music Festival in Salt Lake City on Aug. 23, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Plastic Cherries Headline Grid City Music Festival

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer August 28, 2024

  Back for its third year, Grid City Music Festival hosted local music across Salt Lake City, Aug. 23-25. A free event, this festival gives space to 54 local bands on seven different stages throughout...

A ballot drop box for the 2018 midterm elections at the Salt Lake County Building in Salt Lake City on Oct. 23, 2018.

Opinion: Your Voice Matters

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor August 27, 2024

  All eyes inevitably fixate on the presidential race in the frenzy of election season. This intense focus on who will occupy the Oval Office often overshadows an equally, if not more, critical...

A dorm room with Ute decorations at the University of Utah

Move-In 2024 Brings Housing Complications to Light

By Alina Walker, News Writer August 27, 2024

  Before the beginning of the fall 2024 semester, over 5,000 students moved into on-campus housing at the University of Utah. However, even with an additional 778 beds on campus with the Impact...

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Trump v. Harris on Higher Education

By Aubrey Holdaway August 27, 2024

  This story is published as part of U.S. Democracy Day and the Utah College Media Collaborative, a cross-campus project bringing together emerging journalists from Salt Lake Community College,...

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Point of View: Your Guide to Taking Advantage of Student Resources

By Estella Weeks, Point of View Host August 27, 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: I'm here with my...

Cosplayers gather in front of the stairs at FanX 2022. (Courtesy @fanxsaltlake on Twitter)

2024 Pop Culture: A Nostalgic Revival or a Cash-Grab in Harsh Times?

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer August 26, 2024

  The 2024 D23 Expo and San Diego Comic-Con events shocked fans by making huge announcements that rivaled those made during their peak years. In fact, a lot of big events and projects in movies...

Does Jayson Tatum Still Have More to Prove?

Does Jayson Tatum Still Have More to Prove?

By Max Valva, Sports Writer August 26, 2024

  Was a summer that consisted of an Olympic gold medal and an NBA championship enough to label Jayson Tatum a superstar or does he still have more to prove? Accomplishments The Celtics just won...

The CCE's office space during its opening celebration on Wednesday (Photo by Josi Hinds, The Daily Utah Chronicle).

The U’s New Resource Centers Explained

By Josi Hinds, News Editor August 26, 2024

  Last Wednesday, the Center for Community and Cultural Engagement (CCE) and the Center for Student Access and Resources (CSAR) officially opened to University of Utah students and staff.  These...

Utah forward Alissa Pili (35) versus the Mississippi State Delta Devils at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, Nov. 06, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Athletics: Highlighting Utah Alumni

By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer August 24, 2024

  As the new school year kicks off, Utah Athletics will be leaving behind their newly graduated alumni as they usher in those who will be starting their path in their educational journey. As some...

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It’s the End of the World for ‘The Umbrella Academy’

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer August 24, 2024

  “On the twelfth hour of the eighth day of August 2024, absolutely nothing out of the ordinary occurred.” It’s been quite the wait for the arrival of the final season of the Netflix original...