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The Nikki Haley for President Utah leadership team poses for photos at the end of a press conference at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

First Lady Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson Endorse Nikki Haley

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer January 11, 2024

  On Thursday, First Lady Abby Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson announced their support for Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign and highlighted the growing support for Haley’s candidacy in...

The Great Salt Lake seen from above at Corinne, Utah on Aug. 19, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘We can save the lake’: GSL Strike Team Discusses Future Conservation Efforts

By Allison Stuart, News Writer January 11, 2024

  Although the Great Salt Lake ended its 2023 water year with higher-than-average precipitation, there are still considerations for the future of how to best protect the lake and its ecosystem. As...

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The 2024 Golden Globes: Great Speeches, Bad Jokes

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor January 9, 2024

  While the Golden Globes have always played second fiddle to the Academy Awards, they have often set the precedent for awards season, foreshadowing the winners of future shows. Even with the Hollywood...

Utah center Branden Carlson (35) versus the BYU Cougars at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Dec. 9, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Falls to Arizona State 82-70

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor January 7, 2024

  The Utah men's basketball team headed into Thursday's matchup against Pac-12 conference opponent Arizona State riding an 8-game winning streak but fell short in their first road game since late...

The Utah Red Rocks light the U after defeating the Boise State Broncos at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Dominate Boise State in 2024 Season Opener

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor January 5, 2024

  After another successful Red Rocks Preview, University of Utah gymnastics started the regular season off against Boise State. The Red Rocks are looking strong this season, ranking No. 4 in the...

The John R. Park Building at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on June 29, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U President’s Office To Stop Use of ‘Diversity Questions or Statements’ in Hiring

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer January 5, 2024

  On Friday, the Office of the President emailed all University of Utah hiring units to “discontinue the use of any type of diversity statements or similar practices as part of their unit-level...

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Mrs. Backer’s Bakery: Time to go Inside

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer January 4, 2024

  Growing up near the avenues, I would pass by Mrs. Backer’s often. It always seemed larger than life, and I doubt I am the only person who feels that way. It gave off a similar vibe to the British...

The University of Utah Utes men's basketball team's center Branden Carlson plays against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday March 5, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Branden Carlson’s Big Night Propels Utah Men’s Basketball Over Washington

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor January 2, 2024

  The Utah men's basketball team entered Sunday's matchup against the University of Washington riding an impressive seven-game winning streak and looked to extend that streak in game number two...

The Runnin’ Utes light the U after defeating the BYU Cougars at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 09, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Takes Down Washington State to Open Up Conference Play

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor January 1, 2024

  The Utah men's basketball team opened up Pac-12 play with a dominating 80-58 win over a Washington State team that entered the game with an impressive 9-2 record. Utah held just a 2-point lead...

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Queerness at the U: Experiences from the LGBTQ+ Community

By Caroline Krum, Investigative Writer January 1, 2024

  In the 2018-2019 academic year,  the University of Utah was ranked one of the top LGBTQ-friendly colleges in the US. The survey — conducted by Affordable Colleges Online — ranked the U second...