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Benedict Cumberbatch in "The Power of The Dog"  (Courtesy Netflix)

Oscars 2022: Best Picture Nominations Ranked From Worst to Best

By Lucas Welk, Arts Writer March 3, 2022

  The 94th Academy Awards are right around the corner, so I watched and ranked all 10 Best Picture nominations from my least to most favorite. 10. Belfast "Belfast" was a tremendous letdown....

Black Lives Matter mural displayed at the City County buidling in downtown Salt Lake City on Nov. 24, 2021. (Photo by Rachel Rydalch | The Daily Utah Chronicle.

What Remains: Returning to the Protest Art Left in Salt Lake

By Drew Reynolds, Arts Writer March 3, 2022

  I often find myself roaming the streets of downtown Salt Lake City, trying to escape my stuffy apartment, but these are no longer the streets of my childhood, the ones I grew up on. They are...

(Photo by Erik Mclean | Courtesy Pexels)

Graphic Novels Can Adapt Their Traditional Counterparts for Wider Audiences

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer March 1, 2022

  Graphic novels may make reading more accessible for readers. The adaptation of popular or lengthy books into graphic novels has the potential to increase their reach and provides multimedia engagement...

Outdoor Patio at Nuch's  Pizzeria & Restaurant in Salt Lake City, Utah (Photo Courtesy Nuch's Pizzeria and Restaurant | Foursquare)

Pizza Wars: Searching for the Best Slice in SLC

By Luke Jackson March 1, 2022

  Pizza — it’s the stuff of the gods. It’s the modern-day equivalent to ambrosia. Each time the playful sauces and the gooey mozzarella conduct their symphonic melody on my tastebuds, I count...

(Graphic by Storey McDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Instagram’s Infographics Have Changed Political Engagement, for Better or Worse

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor February 28, 2022

  In the past year, Instagram Stories has become one of the most popular places to spread information rapidly, succinctly and aesthetically, likely due to intuitive design and utility in social...

(Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Queer Tragedy: ‘Happy Never Afters’ in Film Media

By Avery Greig, Arts Editor February 26, 2022

  Although queer representation in film media has been on the rise in recent years, one truth appears to remain static: queer people can not catch a break. From untimely deaths and so-close-yet-so-far...

New York Fashion Week Runway Looks to Social Media Trends

New York Fashion Week Runway Looks to Social Media Trends

By India Bown, Arts Writer February 26, 2022

New York Fashion Week 2022 brings on the looks of the season with a twist, incorporating more influencers, young designers, and sparking inspiration among students on campus. This year ran from Feb....

Lexi Rabadi and Daniel Plimpton as Portia and Nigel in "Something Rotten" (Courtesy Pioneer Theatre Company)

Actors Lexi Rabadi and Daniel Plimpton on ‘Something Rotten’ at Pioneer Theatre Company

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor February 25, 2022

  As a major regional theatre, Pioneer Theatre Company brings in actors from across the nation to perform in their seasons of productions. With opening night for “Something Rotten” coming up,...

"Drive My Car" (Courtesy Sideshow; Janus Films)

Review: Surprise Hit ‘Drive My Car’ Makes Oscar History

By Lucas Welk, Arts Writer February 24, 2022

  Writer and director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi adapted the first-ever Japanese film to be Oscar-nominated for Best Picture. "Drive My Car" also received nominations for Best Director, Best International...

Still of Brio Architecture (Photo by Drew Reynolds | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Caffeine Corner: Finding the Best Cup of Coffee on Campus

By Drew Reynolds, Arts Writer February 24, 2022

  With the return to campus this semester I have found relying more and more on coffee to make it through the day. This reliance on on-campus coffee led me on a hunt to find the best cup of coffee...