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Calling all  Gamers: U's Varsity Overwatch Team to Hold Tryouts

Calling all Gamers: U’s Varsity Overwatch Team to Hold Tryouts

By Justin Adams August 29, 2017

The University of Utah’s Varsity Esports program will be holding tryouts for its inaugural Overwatch team on Sep. 1 and 2. "Between 50 and 60 students are already registered to compete for the eight...

Events Calendar: Aug. 28

Events Calendar: Aug. 28

By Alina Hansen August 28, 2017

Returned Student Social The Fall Returned Student Social event is for all returned Learning Abroad students on Aug. 29 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the Saltair Room in the Union. There will be free pizza...

Events Calendar: First Week of School Festivities

Events Calendar: First Week of School Festivities

By Alina Hansen August 21, 2017

McRay Magleby Poster Sale Come get some cool $1 posters at the Marriott Library in the Gould Auditorium on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 21-22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. These posters were created by McRay Magleby,...

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...

Pigs do more than just fly at Pygmalion Theater Company

Pigs do more than just fly at Pygmalion Theater Company

By Holly Vasic August 18, 2017

Pygmalion Theatre Company has a very special year of performances lined up for their 2017/18 season that continue their purpose and feature some great work by writers who align with their principles. The...

Artist of the Week: Smith Lives to Create

Artist of the Week: Smith Lives to Create

By Haley Oliphant, Editor-in-Chief August 14, 2017

Actor Training Program Professor Robert Scott Smith is a prolific and innovative artist who lives simply to create. He has worked in almost every aspect of the theatre, and his acting experience spans...

Greek Row along 1st South just north of the University of Utah Campus, Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday, July 13, 2017

(Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Greek Life, Don’t Knock it ‘Til You Try It

By Madge Slack August 13, 2017

A huge part of college, at least in the movies, is Greek life. Every year fraternities and sororities on campus hold recruitment. The fraternities do things differently, but for the girls it means three...

Art exhibits on display at the Winter Farmers Market at the Rio Grande Depot on Saturday, January 30, 2016

College of Fine Arts Showcases Student Talent

By Holly Vasic August 13, 2017

The most important question for incoming arts students is, “How am I going to work?” It is no secret art is a difficult industry to be successful in due to inconsistent work, high expectations and...

The historic Rio Grande Depot hosts the Winter Farmers Market in downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday, January 30, 2016 (Kiffer Creveling, Daily Utah Chornicle)

Art & Chill: Make Time for Utah’s Local Festivals

By Madge Slack August 12, 2017

As many know, Cedar City is festival city. Salt Lake City, however, holds its own with a series of fun festivals. These festivals can be a perfect date option. The average festival admission cost is...

Art exhibits on display at the Winter Farmers Market at the Rio Grande Depot on Saturday, January 30, 2016

College of Fine Arts Changing with the Times

By Holly Vasic August 11, 2017

The College of Fine Arts at the University of Utah is looking forward to another year to serve students and faculty, provide opportunities and create unique experiences. Due to generous donors, scholarships,...