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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

Utah fans celebrate after a touchdown against the University of Southern California during an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. 

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

The Point of No Return

By Zach Janis November 5, 2018

  Utah football has been, like any other season since the departure of Alex Smith and the undefeated campaign in 2008, an enigma of ups and downs. From great early starts plagued by late falters,...

Senior running back Troy McCormick Jr. (4) runs as the Utah Utes take on Arizona State at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.

(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Notebook: ASU Sun Devils

By Zach Janis November 3, 2018

  The University of Utah’s week 9 matchup sees them facing off against the Arizona State University Sun Devils, in game two of a road trip that the Utes will look to end as strong as they started...

University of Utah ski team hosts the Utah Invite where various teams compete in Nordic ski racing at Soldier Hollow, in Heber Utah on Sunday and Monday, January 10-11, 2015

Skiing, the Best of Utah’s Athletics

By Zach Janis November 1, 2018

  The University of Utah’s ski program has consistently been on top nationwide in its ability to produce results at exceptional levels. Along with gymnastics, the university's skiing has a storied...

University of Utah junior running back Zack Moss (2) stiff arms UCLA sophomore defensive back Quentin Lake (37) during an NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. 

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

Utah Continues to Roll Against UCLA, 41-10

By Zach Janis October 27, 2018

  It was a pleasantly typical day for the newly-ranked Utah Utes, who steamrolled over the UCLA Bruins on the road, 41-10. The Utes went into Pasadena hoping to maintain the dominance they’ve...

University of Utah sophomore defensive tackle Hauati Pututau (41) reacts to a play during an NCAA Football game vs. USC Trojans at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.

(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Dominates Trojans in Homecoming Game, 41-28

By Zach Janis October 21, 2018

  In front of the 11th-biggest crowd in Rice Eccles Stadium history, the Utah football team rolled once again, defeating the USC Trojans, 41-28. The Homecoming win brings the team to a 14-13-1...

University of Utah freshman quarterback Jack Tuttle (14) warming up during the Utah Red and White Game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 14, 2018.

(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jack Tuttle Departs from Utah Football

By Zach Janis October 19, 2018

  The quarterback room at the Eccles Football Facility has one empty seat today, as Jack Tuttle has announced his withdrawal from the Utah football team. Now, there are no official statements...

Look Swell, Play Well

Look Swell, Play Well

By Zach Janis October 19, 2018

With so many colleges and universities across the country, an identity is crucial to establish credibility, uniqueness and pride among the student body. While not the entirety of a school's identity, the...

University of Southern California Trojan Traveler stares down Swoop, the Utah mascot at the game vs. the University of Southern California Trojans at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Friday, September 23, 2016

The Notebook: USC Trojans

By Zach Janis October 18, 2018

  In the most impactful matchup of the season thus far, the Utes return to Rice Eccles Stadium in another Saturday night showdown and face the USC Trojans. The game is the University of Utah’s...

The University of Utah celebrates after a touchdown during an NCAA Football game vs. the Weber State Wildcats at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Outshines Arizona on Ute Proud Night, 42-10

By Zach Janis October 13, 2018

  It was an offensive show for the ages in Utah’s week seven matchup, and on a cold night, the team handled the Arizona Wildcats, (42-10). The game was a complete effort on both sides of the...

The american sprinters Tommie Smith,John Carlos and Peter Norman during the award ceremony of the 200 m race at the Mexican Olympic games. During the awards ceremony, Smith and Carlos protested against racial discrimination: they went barefoot on the podium and listened to their anthem bowing their heads and raising a fist with a black glove. Mexico City, Mexico, 1968 Mexico city, Mexico, 1968

Taking a Stand or Taking a Knee

By Zach Janis October 11, 2018

The sporting world is taking a hard look at one of its most impactful phenomenons since the desegregation of professional sports. As sports media and coverage becomes more intrusive into the personal...