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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

“Peter and the Starcatcher” provides insight on beloved characters

December 1, 2014

For those of you who grew up hooked on the adventures of Peter Pan, it’s easy to understand why — after all, who doesn’t want to be forever young? If you’ve wondered about the origins...

Audiences sing “hallelujah” to Utah Symphony’s “Messiah” – literally

December 1, 2014

Last weekend ushered in the holiday season in Salt Lake City. The opening of major ski resorts, Black Friday shopping and other events sparked that magical winter feeling. On Saturday evening I attended...

“Mockingjay Part 1” moves slowly but explores themes of media manipulation beautifully

December 1, 2014

“Mockingjay Part 1,” the most recent “Hunger Games” film, is a dark crowd–pleaser that sets the stage for the fourth and final installment of the widely popular teen dystopian...

Ryan Quinn’s “Edge of Secrets” will keep readers on the edge of their seats

December 1, 2014

Everything we do through a computer is recorded somewhere, and our digital footprints can be monitored by someone. We know this because it was exposed to and ignored by Americans after Edward Snowden leaked...

Utes bowl over Buffaloes, end season 8-4

December 1, 2014

After struggling mightily to get the Utes moving on offense in recent weeks, Utah quarterback Travis Wilson finally found some success throwing downfield. Wilson outdueled Colorado quarterback Sefo Liufau,...

White people do not experience reverse racism but the result of institutional racism

November 29, 2014

“Black people can’t be racist — racism describes a system of disadvantage based on race,” said character Samantha White in “Dear White People,” the smart indie comedy...

A living wall in Marriott Library would improve study sessions

November 29, 2014

Every winter, as Salt Lake’s notorious inversion sets in, blanketing our beautiful valley in a thick, toxic haze, air quality becomes a common topic of conversation. You start to see people wearing...

Meditation can be a successful tool to relieve stress

November 29, 2014

I don’t mean to alarm you, but finals are only a few weeks away. It’s that final stretch of the semester, and it can be pretty stressful. There are a lot of ways to alleviate stress, but one...

Thanksgiving celebrations need to remember historical origins of the holiday

November 29, 2014

We tend to have selective memories. This may explain why we frequently overlook the injustices faced by American Indians and the role they played in the historic charade known as Thanksgiving. The idea...

Nutrition education should trump food restrictions in fight for nationwide health

November 29, 2014

Elementary and high school students across the nation recently took to Twitter to express their disgust with the school lunches prepared for them each day. Hundreds posted photos of their grotesque-looking...