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Commentary: Why the 2025 San Diego Padres Are Destined for Greatness

A plethora of things have gone wrong for the Padres so far in 2025. Here's why some positive regression seems due for a team in need of momentum.
By John Leone, Sports Editor July 4, 2025

  Despite already being ruled out by many, the 2025 San Diego Padres are destined for greatness in October. What could be so enticing about a struggling team riddled with injuries and inconsistency?...

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Opinion: Salt Lake is Failing the Homeless

We need to protect our unhoused population from Utah's extreme heat to keep them safe from heat-related illnesses.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer July 2, 2025

  Utah’s severe summer heat can be fatal. As we move into another summer with above-average temperatures, we must talk about the dangers unsheltered people face in extreme heat. Many Utahns...

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Wildfire Risks Intensify in Utah

California’s January wildfires serve as a warning for Utah, where drier conditions, rising temperatures, and limited resources are raising concerns among fire and forest officials.
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer July 1, 2025

  The Southern California wildfires of January 2025 shocked the nation as flames tore through thousands of acres, displaced citizens and reduced entire communities to ruins. Now, with Utah’s...

The Bonneville Golf Course in Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 29, 2025. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

A University of Utah Student’s Guide to Golf in SLC

Surrounded by some of the most scenic public golf courses America has to offer, here's a deep dive into some must-play courses for U of U students.
By John Leone, Sports Editor July 1, 2025

  From mountains and canyons to lakes and meadows, Salt Lake City, Utah, is home to a variety of beautiful golfing experiences that are easily accessible to U of U students. Whether you’re an...

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Utah Football Heads to the Rose Bowl to Open 2025 Season

Both Utah and UCLA are rebuilding their football rosters in hope of a redemption season.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor June 30, 2025

  After two seasons that failed to meet expectations, the 2025 Utah football team is on a mission to reestablish itself as a national contender. That campaign begins on August 30, under the iconic...

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Samantha Crain Has Taken Flight on Worldwide Tour

Samantha Crain will be making a stop in Salt Lake City at Kilby Court on June 30
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor June 29, 2025

  Samantha Crain is a longtime musician, creating music that withstands boundaries. “‘Folk’ is one of those words that feels both limiting and open-ended,” she said. “I do think...

Maria Kayobera tends to her garden plot at the Rose Park Community Garden in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Rose Park Gardens Cultivate Community Growth

After years of neglect, community members came together to revitalize the Rose Park community gardens. Today, their partnership with New Roots provides increased access to food stability and community for volunteers.
By Will Ruzanski, News Writer June 28, 2025

  In Rose Park, the neighborhood garden grows more than vegetables. The space has become a hub for neighbors to come together across different generations and cultures through the shared act of...

A closed Israeli military gate stands near Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on February 18, 2025. (REUTERS/Ammar Awad)

U ’s Israeli University Partnership Draws Criticism

The University of Utah signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ariel University on May 19.
By Grace Maya, News Writer June 28, 2025

  The University of Utah signed a partnership memorandum of understanding (MOU) last month with Ariel University, an Israeli institution located in the West Bank. While university officials describe...

Ace Bailey stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the fifth pick by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on June 25, 2025. (Photo by Brad Penner | Imagn Images)

Jazz Add to Core with Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr.

The Utah Jazz drafted Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr.. Basketball fans are well-acquainted with the two stars and are excited to see them team up in Utah.
By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer June 26, 2025

  With the fifth and 18th picks in the NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz selected two of the top prospects in the 2025 class, Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr. With the fifth pick, Utah now has the...

Team Desert Rats races during the Red Bull Soapbox Race in Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photo by Sean Stetson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Salt Lake City Shows Up for First Ever Red Bull Soapbox Race

Utah's inaugural Red Bull Soapbox Race took place June 14 in front of about 50,000 at the Utah State Capitol.
By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer June 26, 2025

  The Red Bull SoapBox Race made its debut in Utah in front of 50,000 people at the Utah State Capitol June 14. There were 48 teams total — 44 of which were local to Utah — that had put together...