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University of Utah Football QB Cam Rising (#7) during the NCAA football game versus the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at Rice-Eccles Stadium on campus in Salt Lake City.

Cam Rising Ranked No. 9 on ESPN’s 2024 Quarterback List

After leading the Utes to back-to-back Rose Bowl appearances in 2021 and 2022, the star quarterback was injured in the third quarter of the 2022 Rose Bowl.
By Sean Overton, Sports Editor | April 10, 2024

  All college football fans always look forward to the next year, but fans at the University of Utah have much more to look forward to. Amidst all of the talk about Utah joining the Big 12 and new...

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

Pride Month 2024 is the Last Time Block U Will be Wrapped in Pride Colors

University administration confirmed the 2023-24 academic year is the last year the Block U will be wrapped for any occasion. Despite recent anti-DEI legislation, the reasoning cited was expensive paint repairs.
By Libbey Hanson, News Writer | April 10, 2024

  The University of Utah's 2024 Pride Week is the last time the Block U will be wrapped in pride colors and this academic year is the last one where the U will be wrapped for any occasion at all. As...

(L-R) Cailee Spaeny, Kirsten Dunst. (Courtesy of A24)

‘Civil War’ Examines the Frightening World of War Photography

The new A24 film is one of the most hold-your-breath scary experiences of the year.
By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor | April 10, 2024

  When A24 sent out the first poster for Alex Garland’s “Civil War” late last year, it appeared remarkably cheap and insincere. Film studios have never shied away from producing films that...

Damsel Poster (Courtesy of TUDUM by Netflix)

‘Damsel’ is Not a Typical Fairytale

Elodie, played by actress Millie Bobby Brown, turns the overdone notion of a damsel in distress and a princely rescue into a riveting tale of heroic fortitude and empowerment.
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer | April 10, 2024

  "Damsel" is not a fairytale, which may be shocking given the fantastical nature of the trailers that preceded the film’s release on March 8, 2024. In an unexpected turn of events, the Netflix...

Snowboarders and skiers ride down the Prospector and Detonator trails at Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah on Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jang: Act Now to Save ‘The Greatest Snow on Earth’

Utah's beloved snow is confronted with a climate warming crisis: rising temperatures threaten its ski industry and essential winter tourism.
By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer | April 9, 2024

  Utah, renowned since the 1960s for "The Greatest Snow on Earth," confronts a climate warming crisis. Rising temperatures threaten its ski industries and winter tourism. The acceleration of climate...

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Turf vs. Grass Fields

Grass has a lower injury risk, but is more expensive. Turf offers a more durable and accessible playing surface for smaller teams.
By Isaac Dunaway and Luke Skinner | April 9, 2024

The Case for Grass On Sept. 11, 2023, millions of Americans tuned into Monday Night Football to watch the Buffalo Bills visit the New York Jets in the first week of the NFL season. This was a highly...

Students in the Master of Social Work program, alongside members of the Salt Lake community, protest an event organized by the University of Utah chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) taking place at the Social Work building in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Photo by Johnny Morris | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Mecha Members Protest as YAF Hosts Another Far-Right Speaker

YAF Utah hosted Michael Knowles, conservative political commentator known for saying "transgenderism should be eradicated from public life."
By Caelan Roberts and Vanessa Hudson | April 8, 2024

  On Monday, a familiar scene of protesters rallying against a conservative commentator hosted by Young Americans for Freedom at Utah unfolded at the College of Social Work building at the University...

University of Utah redshirt sophomore Matthew Sox(35) in an NCAA baseball game vs. Washington State at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

New Program Records Highlight Utah Baseball’s Three Win Week

Clarkson and Digiorno led the team in runs scored, with the latter Ute reaching base for his 18th consecutive game.
By Austin Eames, Sports Writer | April 8, 2024

  After winning two of three conference games against Stanford to end March, Utah baseball didn't skip a beat during the first week of April. Across two series, the Utes took three out of four...

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The Unsustainable Damage of the Film Industry

Several groups are creating awareness and taking the steps needed to transform the film industry into something far more sustainable.
By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor | April 8, 2024

  In the modern world, the effects of carbon emissions and general waste have become more and more apparent with rising temperatures and lowering air quality. Many know the major reasons and places...