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The University of Utah student section cheers during an NCAA Football game vs. The University of Southern California at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

How Much Swag is Too Much Swag?

By Alaikia Marielle November 23, 2018

  When the Utes play at home, Utah fans show up to show their pride and spirit in a sea of red. Studies show team performance improves fans' spirits during a game. A home advantage is truly an...

(Photo by: Tom Denton | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Eat Your Game Day Away: Make Your Own Spirited Sweets

By Madge Slack November 22, 2018

  Sports are all fun and games, taken literally, but maybe we take our rivalries a little too seriously. The game between the University of Utah and Brigham Young University is called the "Holy...

(Photo by: Cassandra Palor | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Get Crafty With It

By Alaikia Marielle November 15, 2018

  Homemade gifts show an extra level of thought for the important people in your life. In many cases, making a gift is more cost-efficient than buying a gift, which is important if you’re on...

Photo by Adelina Whitten.

Mixbook’s CreateCelebrate Brings November Holiday Fun

By Adelina Whitten November 14, 2018

  Thanksgiving is around the corner, yet signs of Christmas have popped up all over the country. Store decorations are in full swing, houses are ornamented with flashy lights and our stress levels...

Jesse Craig - Miss Utah (U of U Graduate, double major in Economics and English)

A Beginner’s Guide to Pageants

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer November 7, 2018

  What do you imagine when you think of pageants? Many may picture the Miss America contest with its swimsuit competition and the iconic statements of a "world peace" dream. I think of the movie...

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Fighting for Equality: The USNC for UN Women’s Walk

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor November 6, 2018

According to a 2018 study from WalletHub, Utah placed 50th as the best states for women’s equality in the United States, ranking dead last in many of the study’s economic, political and educational...

American actor/comedian/musician Jack Black at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Sunday, Janurary 22, 2017. Chris Ayers Daily Utah Chronicle.

From Beverley Hills to Capitol Hill

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer November 6, 2018

  In the world we live in, celebrities are similar to gods. We look to them for guidance in opinions and lifestyle. These celebrities are asked to give presidential endorsements, offer their opinions...

Art and Propaganda

Art and Propaganda

By Madge Slack November 5, 2018

  Everyone studies art at some point. Sometimes it leads to the knowledge of Picasso’s greatness or abstract ideas concerning how Leonardo Da Vinci was important. Most people know that Van Gogh...

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Ballet West’s “Jewels” Simply Sparkles

By Madge Slack November 4, 2018

  Art for art’s sake seems to be a forgotten ideal these days. Unless, of course, you look to the world of George Balanchine. As one of the most influential choreographers in history, Balanchine created...

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Fall DIY on a College Dime

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer November 1, 2018

  The weather is cooling down, cafés have announced their fall beverages and the calendar has reached the end of October. It is time for holiday decorations. Whether you want to make your dorm...