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Psychedelics: Mental Health Medication or Just Another Trip?

Utah is among the first states to legalize psychedelics as medication for treating mental health. The law allows medical professionals at University of Utah Health and Intermountain Health to prescribe psilocybin and MDMA in conjunction with guided therapy.

By Will Ruzanski, News Writer | March 10, 2025

As the nation faces a mental health crisis, Utah has become one of the first states to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy, offering new treatment options for depression, PTSD and addiction. Following...

How SLC’s Alternative Live Music Scene Creates Community and Culture

Young adults under 21 are finding a "healthy counterculture" in live music venues like The Beehive, The Underground and Fountain Records.

By Leo LeBohec, News Writer | January 4, 2025

The Beehive, a garage-like venue and dimly lit vegan bistro decorated with punk art, is fostering a sense of community among young people looking for live music in downtown Salt Lake. Known for...

University Expands All-gender Restrooms Following H.B. 257

Since the Utah Legislature is still reviewing and updating state law regarding restrooms in public buildings, the university is taking a slow and cautious approach to converting these restrooms.

By Nevaeh Anderson | January 2, 2025

Construction workers recently laid tile and installed the first all-gender restroom in the University of Utah’s Language and Communication Building. There are now more than 100 such restrooms...

How the OKC Thunder Built a Contender Fast

Oklahoma City completely rebuilt their team beginning in 2019 and have gone from one of the worst teams in the Western Conference to the No. 1 seed this past year.

By Max Valva, Sports Writer | June 13, 2024

The Oklahoma City Thunder's recent success story is a masterclass in navigating the often treacherous waters of an NBA rebuild. After the departures of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, two...

Potential Government Shutdown Could Delay U Research, Project Funding

A shutdown would put all non-essential functions on halt, affecting students and faculty working on research.

By London Kelley | November 10, 2023

If the U.S. government is forced to shut down in mid-November, research labs and other federally supported projects at the University of Utah may not be able to receive funding. Congress has...

‘Invincible’ Season 2 Adds to One of the Greatest Superhero Stories

Comics contain some of the most unique and interesting stories ever told.

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer | November 7, 2023

Of all the media I consume, there is one that stands out above all of the rest, at least in my mind. These are comic books. Comics are the very thing that led me to join the Chronicle and the...