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U Students React to Biden Dropping Out

Republican Sen. Mike Lee criticized the move saying that it “feels like cheating.” Meanwhile, Republican Sen. Mitt Romney voiced a more optimistic perspective.
By Emerson Hagy, News Editor | August 1, 2024

  In an official letter released on July 21, President Joe Biden officially ended his re-election bid for the White House. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President....

The University of Utah women's water polo team competes in the first CWPA tournament at the Kearns Aquatic Center in Salt Lake City, on Feb. 11, 2018.

The Rise of the University of Utah’s Women’s Water Polo Team

From their humble beginnings as a fledgling club, they have grown into a formidable force, overcoming numerous challenges along the way.
By Max Valva, Sports Writer | July 31, 2024

  When you think of Utah Athletics, many sports teams and stories come to mind. Maybe you think of the football program whose recent success has captured the attention of the national media and helped...

The Utah State Capitol, West Valley City and Rio Tinto Kennecott Smelter seen from the Avenues in Salt Lake City on Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Nshangalume: A Win for Utah Voters

The Utah Supreme Court's ruling against gerrymandering shows that not all hope is lost for democracy.
By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer | July 31, 2024

  Gerrymandering, the epitome of electoral corruption, has been ruled illegal in the state of Utah by the Utah Supreme Court. In a unanimous decision, the Court reminded the Utah Legislature of...

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‘Twisters’: Are You Ready To Go Storm Chasing?

“Twisters” spun into theaters on Friday, July 19 and took the box office by storm. The insane action sequences, fun accompanying album and stellar cast make for the perfect fun summer film.
By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer | July 29, 2024

  “Twisters” spun into theaters on Friday, July 19 and took the box office by storm. Bringing in $31 million on opening day, both fans of the original and new audiences were rushing to theaters...

Salt Lake City seen from Fort Union Boulevard in Cottonwood Heights, Utah on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Migrants Sent to SLC from Denver Have Nowhere to Go

The city of Denver has sent roughly 2,000 migrants to Utah over the past two years. But when they get here, they often have no connections and no place to stay.
By Emerson Hagy, News Editor | July 25, 2024

  On June 14, 2024, Governor Cox released a statement on X condemning news that the city of Denver was sending migrants to Utah — without prior approval from Utah state officials. “We recently...

San in "Princess Mononoke". Courtesy of GKIDS and Studio Ghibli.

Studio Ghibli Fest: ‘Princess Mononoke’ Challenges Western Ideas of Morality

In “Princess Mononoke,” Hayao Miyazaki presents a world filled with both love and hate, a duality reflected in the characters and the narrative itself.
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor | July 25, 2024

  In the Western world, animation is often seen as a medium for children. This is largely thanks to companies like Disney or Pixar. Even if the films have deep messages, such as Pixar’s “Soul”...

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Libraries: We All Know Them, Do We Still Love Them?

Libraries may have died once, but they are resurrected now. With some adaptation our public libraries are still standing.
By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer | July 24, 2024

  Are libraries still important? Of course. Are they important in the same way they were 40 years ago? No, not exactly.  Your parents may have told you the old wives' tale of going to the library...

The block U on campus with the colors of the intersectional LGBTQ+ pride flag on March 24, 2021.

Student Organization Leaders Are Creating New LGBTQ+ Resource Centers

The U closed the LGBT Resource Center after the state legislature's anti-DEI bill, and students are helping fill the gap left by the resource center's closing.
By Josi Hinds, News Editor | July 24, 2024

  The University of Utah closed three resource centers dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion after the state legislature passed H.B. 261, an anti-DEI bill, earlier this year. One of the resource...

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‘The Mole’ Season 7: Sabotage Is a Dish Best Served Hot

The game is, essentially, a life-size poker game full of bluffing and double bluffing and holding your cards close to your chest.
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer | July 24, 2024

  You know that feeling you get when your throat tightens? When your heart is beating so loud you’re worried your chest might explode? When your stomach is twisted up into a million knots and...

The Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza by Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

‘They’re Coming Home’ — IOC Officially Votes for Salt Lake to Host 2034 Games

The thrilling decision comes after Salt Lake was announced as the IOC’s preferred candidate late last year, all but confirming that the Games were slated to return to Utah.
By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor | July 24, 2024

  It’s official — the Winter Olympic Games are set to return to Salt Lake City in 2034. A buzzing crowd gathered in Washington Square Park at the wee hours of Wednesday morning, where viewing...