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Shovels and hats set the stage for the Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation groundbreaking ceremony. (Image courtesy of the University of Utah).

Two New Buildings Break Ground on Campus

The Center for Medical Innovation and the Kahlert School of Computing broke ground in May.
By Josi Hinds, News Editor | June 22, 2024

  The University of Utah will have two new buildings on campus by spring 2026. One will house the Center for Medical Innovation, which moved off-campus in October 2023. The second will be home...

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Lady Whistledown Exposed?: ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Part 2 Review

Although scandal is not my specialty, allow me to provide the inside scoop on the newest installment of the third volume of “Bridgerton” that premiered on June 13. 
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer | June 22, 2024

  Dearest gentle reader,  This issue is sure to be a treat as this author takes inspiration from the accomplished journalist who is featured in the Netflix romance “Bridgerton.” Lady Whistledown...

Officials raise the official Juneteenth flag outside of the John R. Park Building on June 19th, 2024. (Photo by Emerson Hagy | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U Celebrates Juneteenth With ‘And Still We Rise’

This year's flag-raising celebration marks the third time the U has celebrated Juneteenth.
By Emerson Hagy, News Editor | June 21, 2024

  June 19, 2024 marks the third time the University of Utah has officially celebrated Juneteenth with the flag-raising ceremony titled "And Still We Rise." President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth...

The Block U on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. (Courtesy of the University of Utah)

Women’s Resource Center Closes, U Announces ‘structural changes’ to Cultural Centers

On Thursday, the University of Utah announced the Center for Student Access and Resources and the Center for Cultural and Community Engagement as the hubs for the reintegration of cultural centers across campus.
By Vanessa Hudson, Editor in Chief | June 20, 2024

  The University of Utah’s Women’s Resource Center, which advocated for campus childcare, offered support groups for women of color, provided counseling services and established several scholarships,...

The Pac-12 logo at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Is the Big 12 Here to Stay?

Utah has a comfortable new home in the Big 12, but can likely play themselves into a superior conference over time.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | June 20, 2024

  The last two years have been a rollercoaster ride for the University of Utah regarding its future with NCAA sporting conferences. The first domino of uncertainty fell in June of 2022 when USC...

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Timpa: Chipotle Vs. Modern Consumer Culture

Chipotle is not the first company to suffer from this new wave of consumers. They are merely the most recent victim. Streamlined by Generation Z, there is a growing disposition towards holding corporations accountable. 
By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer | June 20, 2024

  Chipotle’s reputation has taken a hit recently due to controversy surrounding its decreasing portion sizes. With a CEO response that rings shockingly tone-deaf for a million-dollar company,...

Key Art from the Star Wars Media Team.

‘The Acolyte:’ Another Disappointment for Star Wars Fans

“The Acolyte” received an incredibly poor audience score of 37% with complaints about incompetent characters, slow and clunky action scenes, unrealistic character interactions and second-rate writing.
By Ethan Udy, Arts Writer | June 19, 2024
Disney brings another lackluster Star Wars story to their streaming platform. "The Acolyte" leaves fans unsatisfied and wanting more of what they truly love.
Front sign of the University of Utah LGBT Resource Center, which closed as a result of HB261, in Salt Lake City on Oct. 24, 2022. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

LGBT Resource Center Announces Closure Amidst DEI Changes

In the wake of Utah's anti-DEI bill, the LGBT Resource Center is closing at the University of Utah.
By Josi Hinds, News Editor | June 19, 2024

  On Monday, the University of Utah’s LGBT Resource Center announced its closure via an Instagram post. A farewell celebration will be held on June 28 at Mountain West Cider.  “Let’s...

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Ghibli Fest: ‘The Secret World of Arrietty’

The film is based on Mary Norton’s children’s book series, “The Borrowers.”
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor | June 18, 2024

  As seasons change and the weather gets warmer, the air buzzes with the feeling of summer. This past week, Studio Ghibli Fest screened “The Secret World of Arrietty,” a film that captures...

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‘Back to Black’: The Latest Installment in Celebrity Biopics

Although an objectively good movie with incredible visuals, "Back to Black" fails to capture the story and essence of Amy Winehouse.
By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer | June 18, 2024

  “Back to Black” is the newest installment in celebrity biopics, retelling the story of late music icon Amy Winehouse. Played by Marisa Abela, the movie takes us through Winehouse’s career,...