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People rallying at the Minnesota capitol building to support the Wisconsin unions that are against the attempt to reduced the collective bargaining rights of public unions by Wisconsin Governor Walker and Republicans in other states on February 26, 2011. (Courtesy of Fibonacci Blue via Flickr)

Hufford: Dear Legislature, Unionizing is a Constitutional Right

A government that imposes limitations on unionization and fails to acknowledge its value is not advocating for its citizens — it's silencing them.
By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer | February 12, 2024

  Utah lawmakers are pushing a bill that restricts public employee unions statewide. H.B. 285 requires unions to recertify every five years and block automatic deductions from paychecks. It prohibits...

Utah guard Matyson Wilke (23) plays in the game versus the Oregon Ducks at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Rallies Back in Win Over Oregon

After a largely successful run in the Pacific Northwest, the Lady Utes returned home to for a split weekend against Oregon and Oregon State.
By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer | February 12, 2024

The No. 20 University of Utah women’s basketball team returned home this weekend after four straight games in the Pacific Northwest. They fell to the No. 17 Oregon State Beavers on Friday night, but...

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‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’: A Mixed But Promising Start

The series’ biggest strength is the three leads, who pull their characters straight from the page onto the screen.
By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer | February 12, 2024

  The freshman season of the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series has ended. The season adapts the first book in the renowned Percy Jackson series with a heartfelt ending for the characters...

The University of Utah Softball infielders huddle up prior to the start of the game in an NCAA Softball game vs. Arizona at Dumke Family Softball Field in Salt Lake City on April 6, 2019.

Utah Softball Takes Four of Five at NFCA Leadoff Classic

The defending Pac-12 champions played a five-game series at the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Florida to ring in the highly anticipated 2024 season.
By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor | February 11, 2024

  After a monumental 2023 season, the Lady Utes returned to the field to kick off the last season of Pac-12 softball. Over the weekend, the team participated in the NFCA Leadoff Classic — an...

Utah gymnast Maile O'Keefe in her floor routine versus the Oregon State Beavers at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Feb. 2, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 4 Red Rocks Take Down Washington Huskies in Seattle

McCallum took home the all-around win with a 39.550. Smith closely followed, scoring 39.450.
By Sean Overton, Sports Editor | February 11, 2024

  The No. 4 Utah Red Rocks (7-3, 3-0 Pac-12) travelled to Seattle to take on the Washington Huskies this Saturday. The Red Rocks came into this meet with plenty of motivation, winning their last...

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Nshangalume: Access to Justice is a Right

One of the biggest reasons people do not receive legal assistance is not recognizing a legal problem at play. Utah must support its most vulnerable communities.
By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer | February 11, 2024

  The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees legal assistance to all Americans, regardless of their financial status. Utah, however, needs to do a better job following directions. Utah...

"No Place to Call Home" by artist Natalie Lim Cheatham in 2020. (Courtesy of Natalie Lim Cheatham)

What is the Youth Activist Art Archive?

The best art asks questions.
By Josi Hinds, News Editor | February 10, 2024

  “Youth have always played a very, very important role in social change,” said artist and activist Beth Krensky. This acknowledgment of the power of youth is part of what inspired Krensky,...

The Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza by Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

Special Olympics Utah: A Community of Champions

The year-round program offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to stay competitive and achieve their athletic goals.
By Max Valva, Sports Writer | February 10, 2024

  When you think of sports, one of the first words that comes to mind is competition. Being a competitive-spirited individual is one of the main values all athletes possess. Many students here...

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U Origins: The U’s History of Student Protests and Activism

The U has a long history of protests, from the Vietnam War in the '70s to South African apartheid in the '80s.
By Caroline Krum, Investigative Writer | February 9, 2024

  Student protests are not new. While there has been scrutiny for free speech violations this year, this is not the first time the administration at the University of Utah has pushed back against...