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The Utah State Capitol lit up in the colors of the Ukraine flag on Feb. 28, 2022. (Photo by Carlene Coombs | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utahns Unite in Support of Ukraine during Ongoing Conflict

By Carlene Coombs, News Editor March 19, 2022

  Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Utahns have come together to show their support for the people of a country thousands of miles away. On Monday, Feb. 28, government and...

Something Rotten (Courtesy pioneertheatre.org)

PTC’s ‘Something Rotten’ Presents Something Hilarious and Fresh

By Luke Jackson March 16, 2022

  When I review in-person events, I always bring a pen and notepad. Having something physical in front of me to record thoughts and feelings as they come always helps with my writing process. I’ve...

Kids scooter through Downtown Salt Lake City celebrating Juneteenth on June 19, 2021. (Photo by Natalie Colby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alexander: Utah Needs Juneteenth

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor March 16, 2022

  Rep. Sandra Hollins’ House Bill 238 aimed to recognize Juneteenth National Freedom Day, or “Juneteenth,” as a state-observed holiday. Rep. Hollins and Ogden’s NAACP Chapter President...

The Water Conservation section at Red Butte Garden displays a variety of plants that thrive in Utahs dry climate on Friday, July 2, 2021 (Photo by Brooklyn Critchley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cushman: Stricter Drought Regulations Aren’t Optional Anymore

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer March 15, 2022

  In 2021, 90% of Utah experienced extreme drought. These drought conditions extended from 22 years of drought across much of the western United States. Scientists referred to this as a “megadrought,”...

University of Utah redshirt sophomore Matthew Sox (35) in a NCAA Baseball game vs. BYU at Smiths Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, March 11, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Goes 2-1 in Conference Play vs Washington

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor March 14, 2022

  University of Utah baseball (11-3-1) started the week off against Fresno State in their second matchup of the season. Fresno State got off to an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first. But...

Evening on University of Utah campus, Thursday in Salt Lake City.

Cushman: Work On Campus For a Better Education and a Social Life

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer March 14, 2022

  For college students during the pandemic, school has challenged us in new ways. We must not only face the world as adults and prepare for our futures, but we’ve had to do a lot of that virtually....

(Graphic by Emily Christensen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Application for Emergency Funds for U Students Open Until Late April

By Stephanie Hong, News Writer March 13, 2022

  The University of Utah Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid offers a variety of scholarships and financial structures depending on the financial situation of students. One form of these funds...

New CSO Keith Squires on the steps of the Park Building. (Courtesy U Safety Department)

Newly Appointed University of Utah CSO Keith Squires Aims to Increase Transparency

By Allison Stuart, News Writer March 13, 2022

  Keith Squires officially stepped into his new role as the Chief Safety Officer at the University of Utah on Jan. 1, 2022. Former CSO Marlon Lynch’s acceptance of another job offer at a different...

Members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community gather for the Pride Rally at Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Hibben: Utah Creates Barriers For Transgender Kids

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer March 12, 2022

  As support for transgender people has increased across the nation, those who feel threatened by their existence have found ways to limit their freedoms. Rep. Kera Birkeland and Sen. Curtis S....

Passenger walks by the Gordon Huether art piece at the Salt Lake International Airport on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (Photo by Rachel Rydalch | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Mendenhall: Travel is Affected Amid Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine

By Addison Mendenhall March 11, 2022

  The Russian invasion of Ukraine has called for several countries to shut their airspaces down to prevent complications. These countries, such as Ukraine, Poland, Moldova and western Russia, have...