The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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Hackett might just be the real MVP for Utah

November 17, 2014

  There is a hashtag Utah punter Tom Hackett often uses on Twitter: “#puntersarepeopletoo.” In Hackett’s case, he is far more than just a person ­— in fact, he may just be the Utes’ MVP. During...

Panhandling involves an emotional exchange, not just a monetary transaction

November 16, 2014

Last weekend, as I was sitting at a table in A Good Life Cafe in Ogden, eating a club sandwich, I saw a homeless man walking toward me on the sidewalk. His hair was disheveled, his beard unkempt, and his...

Students walk a blurry line between alcoholism and a normal college experience

November 16, 2014

Everyone knows the stereotype: the young university student who attends class during the week and blacks out on the weekends — “weekend” being a fluid term due to the fact that for some...

Death penalty process needs reform in timeline

November 16, 2014

Despite a series of recently botched executions, it seems as though the issues behind our flawed capital punishment system have not been made national priorities. Very few states see a need to improve...

Achieve better living through coconut oil

November 16, 2014

I am naturally skeptical of any product that is purported to have dozens of diverse applications. I don’t think I’m alone in my preference for items that perform one specific task really well,...

Gov’t needs to get involved to crack down on smoking

November 16, 2014

A hearing in London on Monday granted tobacco firms the ability to challenge the recent EU ruling mandating that 65 percent of the external packaging of cigarettes must contain health warnings, both...

Utah downs Ball State in season opener

Utah downs Ball State in season opener

November 16, 2014

After all the talk and all the hype surrounding the 2013-14 Runnin’ Utes, they finally got a chance to officially show it on the court. The first impression of the No. 25 squad in the country? There’s...

On the Other Sideline: 5 Questions with The Stanford Daily

November 14, 2014

    The Utes travel to Palo Alto on Saturday for a matchup with Stanford. In preparation of the game, The Daily Utah Chronicle caught up with Winston Shi, who covers the Cardinal for The Daily Stanford,...

Adams: Utes need to stay motivated

Adams: Utes need to stay motivated

November 14, 2014

Heading into the 2014 season, the number one goal for Utah had to be getting to the postseason. After two straight losing seasons, reaching a bowl game was vital for head coach Kyle Whittingham and company. Now...

Utes offense will need to stay consistent to take down the Cardinal

Utes’ offense will need to stay consistent to take down the Cardinal

November 14, 2014

The Utes are making their first trip to Palo Alto, Calif. to play Stanford since 1996 when Utah walked away with a 17-10 victory behind the powerful rushing game of former Ute Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala. The...