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The Daily Utah Chronicle

Jeremy Olsen slam dunks the ball at the Huntsman Center against Oregon State last weekend. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Men’s basketball: Utes prepare to prove their worthiness for conference

January 7, 2014

The Utes proved last weekend that their perceived improvement is legitimate. After rolling through their non-conference schedule with an 11-1 mark, there were still plenty of naysayers going into their...

Kailah Delaney sticks a landing during the vault event at the Hunstman Center in 2012. Daily Utah Chronicle file photo.

Gymnastics: Two injured Red Rocks return

January 7, 2014

An unfortunate truth in sports is that injuries happen. The injury bug bit Utah big time last season as it lost two valuable pieces in All-Americans Corrie Lothrop and Kailah Delaney. Lothrop went down...

Rory Penman

Utah ‘cowards’ must accept gay rights

January 7, 2014

Optimism is generally not a standard implement in my repertoire of rhetoric. My original piece meant for publication provided a positive outlook on the same-sex issue in Utah. I am hereby rescinding my...

Arash Tadjiki

Same-sex marriage a boon for democracy, conservatives alike

January 6, 2014

Conservatives should be thrilled that same-sex marriage was momentarily legal in Utah and could still be — they just don’t realize it yet. When United States District Judge Robert Shelby ruled that...

Stina Colleou competes at the Ute Natatorium against Arizona State on Jan. 5. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Swim team dominates Sun Devils

January 6, 2014

The Utah swim and dive team started the new year on a good foot Sunday as it won its latest dual meet against Pac-12 foe Arizona State. The meet, which was senior day for the men’s team, came after...

The “Ute Brave” statue outside the Union building. Photo by Conor Barry.

Utes: logo, mascot debate ‘misguided’

January 6, 2014

Despite recent suggestions that the U should retire the use of the Ute name and logo, Utes say leaving the drum and feather behind is not the answer. Forrest Cuch, former director of Indian Affairs and...

Chloe Fausa skis during the Pat Miller Invitational at Park City Mountain Resort on Jan. 5. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Ski team shows strong results at Invitational

January 6, 2014

The Utah ski team, which finished last season as the runner-up at the NCAA Championships, kicked off its season over the weekend in the opening portion of the Pat Miller Invitational at Park City Mountain...

The Red Rocks wave to the crowd in the Huntsman Center after their match against Stanford last season. Daily Utah Chronicle file photo.

Gymnastics: Gearing up for 2014 comeback

January 6, 2014

The Red Rocks found themselves in rather uncharted territory a season ago, and it’s not a place they want to return to in 2014. For the first time since 1999, Utah failed to make the Super Six in 2013...

Charlie Chaplin serenades Edna Purviance in the film “The Vagabond.” The Organ Loft will show 3 Chaplin films this month. Photo courtesy of The Hunter Hale Collection.

Organ Loft accompanies Chaplin silent comedies

January 6, 2014

The Organ Loft, a theater on Edison Street and 3300 South, regularly screens silent films with live organ accompaniment. This year, the art house will kick things off with none other than silent comedian...

Sally Yoo

MUSS headdresses offensive, ignorant

January 6, 2014

That’s offensive,” shouted an unknown voice from the crowd. “You’re offensive!” spit back the mouth underneath the bobbing homemade headdress. It’s been a popular trend this past season in...