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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

Herbie Hancock plays the keytar while Lionel Loueke, left, and James Genus, right, perform at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. (Dr. Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Enlightenment with Herbie Hancock

By Rishi Deka August 21, 2017

At the start of his band’s concert, Herbie Hancock noted that he “feels like a refugee from Mars, loves science fiction, and contemplates moving to another area.” This simple quote was a harbinger...

Eric Howk, left, John Gourley, center, and Kyle OQuin, right, of indie rock band Portugal. The Man peform at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, Jul. 25, 2017. (Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Portugal. The Man: More Than Just a Feeling

By Rishi Deka July 26, 2017

       Portugal. The Man. Portland. Oregon. Indie rock. However, appearances can be deceiving. After all, Portugal. The Man commenced their show at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday,...

A Governor Herbert mannequin in front of the Governors Mansion in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Apr. 29, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Student Groups Participate in Utah People’s Climate March

By Rishi Deka May 4, 2017

Several student groups from the University of Utah took part in the Utah People's Climate March in Salt Lake City on Saturday. Organizations such as Fossil Fuel Divestment at the U, University Water Warriors...

Deafheaven vocalist George Clarke screams while Kerry McCoy plays guitar at the Urban Lounge in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Mar. 24, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Deafheaven: Defying Labels

By Rishi Deka March 29, 2017

Fog and red light ensconced Urban Lounge as Deafheaven took the stage Friday night. It was an apt and ominous introduction to the musical group from San Francisco, California. Vocalist and front man...

Third Party and Independent Candidates for the 2016 Presidential Election

Third Party and Independent Candidates for the 2016 Presidential Election

November 7, 2016

Although no third party or independent candidate has carried a state since 1968, dissatisfaction with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump has resulted in a surge of support for such candidates this election...

Uljmuren, left, and Nature of Tengger Cavalry perform at Bar Metro in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct.5, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Meet Tengger Cavalry, a Chinese-Mongolian folk Metal band

October 6, 2016

Chinese-Mongolian folk metal band Tengger Cavalry took the stage Wednesday night. Their unique style set them apart immediately. Salt Lake locals Vicious Souls were the first opening act for Tengger...