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U Origins: The Trials and Triumphs of Sustainability at the U

Shortly after moving the U's carbon neutrality goal up to 2040, campus carbon emissions jumped.

By MJ Jewkes, Investigative Writer | April 15, 2024

For the last four years, the U has held a Gold rating from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System. Since the U’s STARS rating is slated to be renewed in 2024, the Sustainability...

Great Salt Lake Gains ‘Symbolic’ Inflow of Water from Utah Lake

While the influx is not enough to fully restore the Great Salt Lake, it is representative of Utah lawmakers' dedication to finding solutions for the lake's diminished water levels.

By Giovanni Radtke, Assistant News Editor | April 14, 2024

Utah Lake's floodgates were opened early this year as its reservoir reached full capacity. The water outflows into the Jordan River and will likely enter the Great Salt Lake. The Utah Division...

Langley: Stop Using NIL to Support Car-dependent Culture

If the U disregards the environment, it will damage its legitimacy as a progressive institution and endanger the health of our fellow citizens.

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor | April 14, 2024

For nearly a century, the car has ravaged and polluted cities, stolen streets and homes from their residents and made urban life miserable. While many see them as symbols of freedom, cars are...

Hundreds of U Students Help with Ongoing Wasatch Wildlife Preservation Project

The Wasatch Wildlife Watch has been ongoing since 2018 and has helped researchers learn how urbanization in the Wasatch Mountains has affected wildlife.

By Andrew Christiansen, Online Managing Editor | April 13, 2024

Since 2018, around 2,000 community volunteers and over 500 students have taken part in the Wasatch Wildlife Watch project, resulting in 3 million photographs, 17 publications and a better understanding...

Bridging the Divide: Dignified Disagreements with Tim Shriver

Timothy Shriver, CEO of Unite, spoke at the Gardner Policy Institute on Friday about the importance of respecting those with differing opinions and "disagreeing better."

By Allison Stuart, News Writer | April 13, 2024

On Friday, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute held an event for prospective master's students and discussed a better way to disagree — the dignity index. The event was to motivate prospective...

Smith: The Cost of Beauty

Until regulations improve, the federal government remains complicit in the deaths and injuries that occur in medical spas.

By Emma Smith, Opinion Writer | April 13, 2024

As medical spas increase in popularity, reports of health complications associated with these businesses increase alongside them. Bhupendra C. K. Patel — an accomplished plastic and reconstructive...

The Olympic Games: Green as Can Be?

It is beyond crucial that the IOC maintains their word and continues to work towards a greener future, not only for the Olympic Games, but for the world.

By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer | April 13, 2024

Over a billion of people around the world tune into the Olympic Games. Whether winter or summer, fans show up to cheer on the representative athletes of their countries. Last year, Salt Lake...

Home Stretch: Utah Men and Women’s Basketball End of Season Recap

In this episode, Kyle Garrison and Brooke Hale chat about the Utah men and women's basketball teams, addressing what both teams did well this season and what fans can expect next season.

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Brooke Hale, and Kyle Garrison | April 13, 2024

Transcript: Brooke Hale: Hi and welcome back to the Home Stretch, The Daily Utah Chronicle sports podcast. My name is Brooke and I'll be your host. Today Kyle will be joining us to give his thoughts...

Utah Lacrosse Takes Down Mercer to Win Five Straight

Utah set the tone in the game, just allowing just three goals in the second half.

By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer | April 13, 2024

After defeating Lindenwood 17-5 on the road, the Utah lacrosse team (8-4, 6-1 ASUN) traveled to Georgia to take on Mercer. The Utes grabbed a comfortable 20-9 win, earning back-to-back road...

Hockey is Coming to Utah: Arizona Coyotes Inform Players of Relocation

Although the move has not officially been announced, it is nearly guaranteed. The official announcement is expected to come next week, at the end of the NHL regular season.

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor | April 12, 2024

The Arizona Coyotes have informed the team of their move to Salt Lake City, selling the team to Ryan and Ashley Smith, owners of the Utah Jazz. Smith has been a huge proponent of the move, most...