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The entrance of the Broadway Centre Cinemas in downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 1, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

SLFS 3rd Annual Summer Showdown: Who Will Be Crowned?

By the end of the summer only one film will make it out alive to be crowned the king of summer. Audience members who factored into the winnings will also receive crowns of their own.
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | June 4, 2024

  Get ready for a season full of triumph and risk as films battle it out to be on top this summer. For their third annual Summer Showdown, Salt Lake Film Society pits two films against each other...

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Champine: Fight to Find the Light

It is our responsibility to fight for what is right. We must find reasons to hope and continue. 
By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor | June 3, 2024

The world around us is falling into disrepair. Many of us will find ourselves unable to afford a home in Utah. Anti-trans legislation is spreading across the state. Our university partners with companies...

Parade goers cheer for parade participants during the 2024 Utah Pride Parade in downtown Salt Lake City on Friday, June 2, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Dear Salt Lake City, We’re Coming Out!

The community truly would not be where we are without our LGBTQIA+ elders, so thank you to all those who came before for being so strong and to those who keep the fight going.
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | June 3, 2024

  This weekend kicked off the 47th annual celebration of Pride in Utah. Organized by Utah Pride Center, Equality Utah and hundreds of volunteers, this event started the celebration off right. I...

TikTok creating a place for the creator and consumer. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hall: America’s E-Commerce Consumerism Crisis

Platforms like Facebook Marketplace and TikTok Shop use advanced algorithms that meticulously track user behavior, preferences and engagement patterns.
By Lexi Hall, Multimedia Director | May 31, 2024

  Consumerist culture is rampant, fueled by social media giants like TikTok Shop and Facebook Marketplace. These e-commerce companies have eliminated barriers between browsing and buying, causing...

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The Unraveling Story of ‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’

Designed by Jo Winiarski, the stage was transformed into a beautiful opera hall draped with ruby red fabric and jewels.
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | May 30, 2024

  Closing Pioneer Theatre Company’s (PTC) 2023-24 season, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 transports audiences to early 19th century Moscow. Based on Leo Tolstoy’s novel War and...

Bathroom doors in the Joseph F. Merrill Engineering Building at University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

The Current Controversy of Utah’s Transgender Bathroom Bill

Despite claims of protection, the H.B. 257 has come under controversy from the public, legal experts and the State Auditor's Office.
By Emerson Hagy, News Editor | May 29, 2024

  On Jan. 31, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed H.B. 257 into law, affecting transgender individuals' access to public spaces. The law prohibits transgender individuals from using bathrooms, dressing...

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Smith: Invest in Education

When states decrease funding, they actively create barriers to education. They discourage Americans from pursuing higher education and prevent them from succeeding in K-12 settings.
By Emma Smith, Opinion Writer | May 28, 2024

  Recent U.S. K-12 math and reading score deterioration, college enrollment declines and educational disparities are concerning. It is more important than ever that we encourage education for all...

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How Bankruptcy Law Could Shield Purdue Pharma Owners From Lawsuits

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether the Sackler family can shield themselves from future lawsuits in exchange for $6 billion to local and state governments and victims harmed by the opioid crisis.
By Giovanni Radtke, Assistant News Editor | May 28, 2024

  The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether the billionaire Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, can shield themselves from future lawsuits in exchange for $6 billion to local and state governments...