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"The Curse" (Courtesy of A24 and Paramount+ with Showtime)

Nathan Fielder’s ‘The Curse’ Breaks the Boundaries of Television

Nathan uses his years of creating shows that transcend the safety of the screen to create his best work to date. It's a masterpiece.
By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor | January 23, 2024

  While not as big as John Mulaney or Chris Rock, comedian Nathan Fielder has slowly developed a strong, loyal fanbase over the last few years. After gaining traction on the Canadian television...

From left to right: Lana Wilson, Fawzia Mirza, Sydney Freeland and Ally Pankiw speak at panel moderated by WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer. (Photo by Josi Hinds | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Sundance 2024: Women in Film Discuss Their Perspectives on the Industry

At the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, they held a panel on Saturday in partnership with Women in Film.
By Josi Hinds, News Editor | January 23, 2024

  Filmmakers Sydney Freeland of Marvel’s “Echo,” Lana Wilson of “Miss Americana,” Ally Pankiw of “Black Mirror” and Fawzia Mirza of “The Queen of my Dreams” all gathered to discuss...

Tommy Dewey and Melissa Barerra appear in "Your Monster" by Caroline Lindy, an official selection of the Midnight program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | Photo by Will Stone)

Sundance 2024: ‘Your Monster’: Female Rage and Furry Love

This movie has comedy, romantic comedy, horror and musical theater.
By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer | January 23, 2024

  “Your Monster” by writer/director Caroline Lindy, based on the short film of the same name, is a wonderfully campy horror rom-com with an empowering underlying message and a genuinely funny...

The Utah women’s basketball celebrate defeating the UCLA Bruins at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Jan. 22, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Sweeps Two Top-10 Opponents

In a huge weekend for the Women’s Basketball team, the Lady Utes toppled USC and UCLA in impressive displays of strength and perseverance.
By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer | January 23, 2024

The No. 16 ranked University of Utah women’s basketball team picked up two monster wins over top ten schools this weekend. On Thursday, they beat the No. 6 USC Trojans convincingly, 78-58. They followed...

Riley Gaines speaks during the Celebrate Women in Sports event at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Riley Gaines Speaks at the U, Endorses Phil Lyman for Governor

Gaines spoke out against transgender athlete participation years after tying with Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer, in an NCAA competition.
By Libbey Hanson, News Writer | January 22, 2024

  Gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman hosted a campaign event at the University of Utah's Alumni House on Thursday, Jan. 18, and invited activist and former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines as a...

"Freaky Tales" (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

Sundance 2024: ‘Freaky Tales’ is an Ambitious Swing and a Miss

Instead, “Freaky Tales” resembles a Gen Z YouTuber’s take on what the 1980s were, taking cues from “Stranger Things” rather than researching the era.
By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor | January 22, 2024

  While watching “Freaky Tales,” it’s obvious “Captain Marvel” directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck are in love with two things: Campy 80’s films and Oakland, California. Their new anthology...

The Kahlert Village courtyard on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on July 1, 2022. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Internal Conflicts of Housing and Residential Education: HRE Lacks Support For Student Leaders and Residents

Six current and former RAs and one CA said they received inadequate training and support from HRE leadership to fulfill their roles, but were held to unrealistically high standards.
By Aynaelyssya Thomas, Assistant Investigative Editor | January 22, 2024

  Among Resident Advisors and Community Advisors in Housing and Residential Education at the University of Utah, seven told the Chronicle they feel HRE has several communication and support issues...

Utah center Keba Keita (13) dunks versus the Oregon State Beavers at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Jan. 18, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Deivon Smith’s Huge Game Helps Propel Men’s Basketball Over Oregon

As a team, the Utes shot an astounding 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range to help take down a red-hot Oregon Ducks team.
By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor | January 21, 2024

  The Utah men's basketball team (14-5, 5-3 Pac-12) came into this game defending their undefeated home win streak against the Pac-12-leading Oregon Ducks (13-5, 5-2). The two teams exchanged buckets...