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Camden Alexander poses for a photo in the NEXUS Lab in the Carolyn & Kem Gardner Commons building on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on April 8, 2024. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alexander: Lessons Learned

By Camden Alexander | April 29, 2024

  In my junior year at the University of Utah, two of my friends died tragically. Maggie Fix, my partner for driver’s ed, lost her four-year battle against cancer. She never failed to make me...

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‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Analysis From a Tortured Poet

“The Tortured Poets Department” broke Spotify’s record of being the most streamed album in a day with over 300 million streams.
By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor | April 28, 2024

  Taylor Swift continues to prove she is a true mastermind. While receiving a Grammy at the 2024 Grammys, Swift announced her 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department.” Here is...

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Studio Ghibli Fest: Celebrating Ghibli’s Legacy

Studio Ghibli Fest is a unique opportunity to experience these masterpieces on the big screen. It’s a chance to rediscover the magic of these films and appreciate the artistry that went into their creation.
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor | April 27, 2024

  This spring marks the start of this year’s Studio Ghibli Fest. After Hayao Miyazaki’s latest masterpiece, “The Boy and the Heron,” was released last year, this event honors the animation...

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‘Files of the Unexplained’: Lackluster Stories to Make You Yawn

The “Missing Yuba County Five” is the series' saving grace, and is based on a true story about five men who went missing in the Plumas National Forest.
By Ethan Udy, Arts Writer | April 27, 2024

  Aliens and ghosts and cults, oh my! Netflix’s new docuseries “Files of the Unexplained” aims to incite the imagination of viewers and question reality. Each case varies, ranging from missing...

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BookTok is Keeping Secrets

Allow this guide to introduce you to your next read and give credit to a few of the undervalued stories that are buried under the vastness of the TikTok "For You" page.  
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer | April 27, 2024

  TikTok has become the Gen Z version of a diary, in which the people of the world collectively share their lives. It has become the concert hall for self-expression, where people come to find...

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Jang: Be More Proactive for Your Children

Although parents may not intend to harm their children, they may have a hard time recognizing their abusive behavior.
By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer | April 27, 2024

  April marks Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, prompting a reexamination of serious child abuse issues in Utah. Despite the presence of various organizations supporting child well-being,...

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24 Frames and 5,891 Miles: Connecting Through Film

Two film students, one in America, the other in Korea, have an unspoken bond through a shared love of film.
By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor | April 26, 2024

  Jungkyum Yang is a junior at the University of Utah’s Asia Campus in Incheon, South Korea. “Forrest Gump" stands as my favorite movie,” Yang said. “It showcases the significant...

Members of the campus community travel around the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Smith: We Need Walkability

It is unacceptable for our government to remain inactive. We must embrace thoughtful land planning, zoning and infrastructure decisions to move towards a brighter, more walkable future.
By Emma Smith, Opinion Writer | April 26, 2024

  Walkability is an integral part of thriving communities. It is a shame U.S. communities fail to embrace it, relative to other developed countries. Walkable communities create happy and healthy...