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Natalie Reeds students play during a benefit concert honoring her Wednesday night at the Libby Gardner Concert Hall.

Listen Up: A Sampling of the School of Music’s Spring Season

January 19, 2016

Techno beats, jazz sessions, medieval lutes and classical operas — this is just a sampling from the School of Music’s spring schedule. To the new student or to those who have never ventured down to...

Mia McKenzie Cancels MLK Week Event Following Back Injury

Mia McKenzie Cancels MLK Week Event Following Back Injury

January 19, 2016

Tuesday’s Q&A event with Mia McKenzie, activist and founder of the website Black Girls Dangerous, has been cancelled. McKenzie cancelled last night after suddenly injuring her back, according to...

Pop Culture Round-Up: Golden Globes, Oscar Noms, Fond Farewells to David Bowie, Alan Rickman

Pop Culture Round-Up: Golden Globes, Oscar Noms, Fond Farewells to David Bowie, Alan Rickman

January 18, 2016

Here’s your Daily Utah Chronicle pop culture round-up: for everything you missed this week in pop culture because you were too busy doing things that actually matter, like homework. The Golden Globes...

PTCs Two Dollar Bill Asks Big Questions About Truth and History

PTC’s “Two Dollar Bill” Asks Big Questions About Truth and History

By Aaron Clark January 18, 2016

Every once in a while a play comes along that asks us to think instead of simply laugh or tap our toes to a catchy tune. The Pioneer Theatre Company's world premiere of "Two Dollar Bill" on Friday night...

Presidents circle at the University of Utah Monday September 14, 2015. (Chronicle Archives)

Q&A with Mia McKenzie on Oppression and Feminism to Kick off MLK Week

By Casey Koldewyn January 18, 2016

The U is hosting a week-long celebration to show respect for the magnitude of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s contributions to American society, as well as to discuss the ways his hopes and dreams remain unfinished. MLK...

Senior business admin and political science student Esther Blanco studies in the Marriott Library, Monday September 28, 2015.

Best Buys and Best Discounts for Students Looking to Save Money

January 18, 2016

Do you enjoy discounts? Of course you do -- you're in college. While you might think it's only possible to get deals when stores offer their own sales, many national and local businesses offer discounts...

Kevin Cook Seeks to Understand 1964 Murder of Kitty Genovese in Game-Changing Book

Kevin Cook Seeks to Understand 1964 Murder of Kitty Genovese in Game-Changing Book

By Megan Murri January 15, 2016

Over 38 of her neighbors watched the murder of Kitty Genovese and did nothing. As multiple media outlets reported, humanity failed her on March 13. But should we believe, wholeheartedly, the media reports?...

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 16:  Comedian Jerry Seinfeld performs onstage as Baby Buggy celebrates 15 years with An Evening with Jerry Seinfeld and Amy Schumer presented by Bank of America - Inside at Beacon Theatre on November 16, 2015 in New York City.  (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Baby Buggy)

Jerry Seinfeld’s One-Man-Show at Abravanel Hall Did Not Disappoint

By Aaron Clark January 15, 2016

Typically, standing ovations are reserved for the end of a comedian's performance, not the beginning. Unless, of course, you happen to be Jerry Seinfeld and you have a legion of loyal followers spawned...

The Utah Museum of Fine Art gives students an opportunity to view art objects from all over the world. There is free admission for U students, staff and faculty. UMFA also features a store and cafe.

Erin Burns / The Daily Utah Chronicle

UMFA Prepares for Year-Long Hiatus with Long Live Art! Party

January 14, 2016

"Only ‘90s kids will understand this article” is a phrase that’s been echoed over and over on sites like Buzzfeed. The reason is simple: people born during that decade make up the demographic that...

The Revenant Exemplifies Beautiful Film-Making but Lacks Memorable Dialogue

The Revenant Exemplifies Beautiful Film-Making but Lacks Memorable Dialogue

January 13, 2016

A story of revenge and survival coupled with a performance by leading man Leonardo DiCaprio was enough to lure viewers to theaters this weekend to see the premiere of "The Revenant." Directed by Alejandro...