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A sign outside of ARUP Laboratories on the University of Utah's campus in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

ARUP Adopts New FDA Guidelines, First in Utah to Do So

The laboratory no longer places "time-based" deferrals on men who have sex with men when it comes to donating blood.
By Jamie Faux, News Writer | September 21, 2023

  Associated Regional and University Pathologists Inc.— a Salt Lake City-based laboratory — became the first blood donation center in Utah, and one of the first in the nation, to adopt new...

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MTV Awards: Who Are They For?

The youth of America are not spending their afternoons watching awards shows. They are doing literally anything else.
By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer | September 21, 2023

  The MTV Awards aren’t exactly a highly publicized awards show. At least, they aren't on the same level as the Grammy’s or Oscars. No, the MTV Awards seem to be more akin to the Kids Choice...

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Deer Valley Expansion Redefines Park City Ski Landscape

Deer Valley is set to double in size after it incorporates the area formerly known as Mayflower Mountain Resort.
By Jack McIntyre, News Writer | September 20, 2023

  After a five-year negotiation with Mayflower Resort, Deer Valley Resort has acquired the adjacent ski area, illuminating a new eastern-facing terrain for Deer Valley skiers. The project has...

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Loken: Do Not Revel in Inhumane Jail Conditions

When we as a society lock people away, we instead push people out of sight. This must not be the way our society deals with severe social inequities.
By NingLi Loken, Opinion Writer | September 20, 2023

  Former President Donald Trump barely entered the Fulton County Jail in Georgia to be indicted on felony charges before being released back to the public. He spent a whopping 20 minutes there...

Spectrum Academy STARS Campus for students who require additional needs in North Salt Lake City on Monday Sept. 18, 2023. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hargis: The Civil Right Violations of Spectrum Academy

The Utah school was recently put under investigation for the restraint of their students and inaccurate recordkeeping.
By Harper Hargis, Opinion Writer | September 19, 2023

  Last week, a federal investigation found that Spectrum Academy, a K-12 school for neurodiverse children such as kids with autism, violated the civil rights of students to free and public education. The...

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How Wattpad Broke Into The Entertainment Industry

As unrealistic and as cliche as these movies are, they’re magnetic. It’s exciting to daydream about the world in tropes.
By Josi Hinds, News Editor | September 18, 2023

  The list of movies inspired by popular Wattpad stories recently grew with the release of "After Everything," the fifth movie in the "After" series. The "After" series is based on a fanfiction-turned-book...

The Career Closet in the Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Building at University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Aug. 30, 2023. (Photo by Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Building Career Confidence: The U’s Career Closet

The Career Closet offers free professional clothing students can check out for job interviews, presentations or whatever else they may need it for.
By Allison Stuart, News Writer | September 18, 2023

  Whether it's for a class presentation or a job interview, students of all majors will at some point need access to professional clothing and the University of Utah Career Closet is a resource...

The University of Utah women’s soccer team celebrates after goal in the game versus Utah Valley Wolverines at Ute Soccer Field in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Aug.30, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Soccer Remains Undefeated on the Road

The Utes now return to Salt Lake with a road record of 3-0-3, continuing their season-long undefeated away streak.
By Max Valva, Sports Writer | September 17, 2023

  The Utah women’s soccer team (4-2-3) faced off against two fellow mountain teams this past week. On Thursday they traveled to Ogden to play against the Weber State Wildcats. The matchup saw...

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The Oddities and Curiosities Expo: The Strange Side of Salt Lake

"There’s really nothing like this that exists. We’re not a horror convention, we’re not a comic con, we’re kind of our own thing."
By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor | September 17, 2023

  Among the thousands of themed expos thrown each year across the country, one stands out for its peculiar focus. The Oddities & Curiosities Expo brings together artists, businesses and performers...

An empty classroom in Gardner Commons at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Hall: Utah Schools Need a Mental Health Curriculum

K-12 schools must implement curriculum that teaches emotional, social and cognitive skills that students need to succeed.
By Lexi Hall, Multimedia Director | September 17, 2023

  America’s mental health crisis has only worsened over the past few years —  mental health of Utah youths is ranked 32nd in the nation. Utah mental health professionals have reported rising...