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U Students Can Investigate a Cold-Case Murder with Communication Class in 2024

Last spring, students investigated a series of Salt Lake murders that targeted members of the LGBTQ+ community in the 1970s in the U’s first-ever cold-case journalism class.
By TJ Ross, News Writer | August 14, 2023

  Students at the University of Utah will be able to investigate another local cold-case murder during the spring of 2024. Last spring, Eric Peterson led the U’s first-ever cold-case journalism...

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Prepare for the ‘Oldboy’ Remaster with These Korean Cinema Masterpieces

I can't think of a better way to enjoy the 'Oldboy' for the first time, or the fifteenth time, than on the big screen
By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor | August 13, 2023

  Director Park Chan-wook’s subversive thriller masterpiece “Oldboy” is being re-released in theaters on Aug. 16 to celebrate its 20-year anniversary. Despite its wide praise, the film is...

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Hargis: Lucky Girl Syndrome is Harmful

Lucky Girl Syndrome is a sinister side effect of our current reality — we feel we must delude ourselves to feel pleasure or fulfillment in our lives.
By Harper Hargis, Opinion Writer | August 12, 2023

  Recent studies show severe distress is rising in young adults. A UK report found that from 2020 to 2021, young adults aged 18-24 reporting severe distress levels rose from 13.6% to 20.2%. This...

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Dead End Studios: Indie Game Creation as College Students

Felderman is releasing his first game under his indie game development company, Dead End Studios.
By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer | August 11, 2023

  Summer semester is sadly coming to an end, but we get to see lots of projects that come from each class roster. In many classes here and around the US, students get the chance to create some...

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President Joe Biden Visits Utah, Discusses Impact of PACT Act

The PACT Act, which was signed by Biden last year, expands healthcare for veterans with lasting health complications from toxic exposures.
By Caelan Roberts and Vanessa Hudson | August 10, 2023

  President Joe Biden concluded his tour of the western United States on Thursday with his visit to Utah. He primarily spoke about the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act at the George...

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How U Students Can Learn About Bystander Intervention

Bystander Intervention is a necessary skill for college students to know and the U has several available trainings and resources.
By Allison Stuart, News Writer | August 10, 2023

  On any college campus, bystander intervention may be a skill necessary to implement in several situations. U students should educate themselves about being a bystander and when to step in, said...

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SLAC Summer Show 2023: A Show by Utahns, For Utahns

SLAC is determined to do what SLAC does best, making plays that matter by passionate creators.
By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer | August 9, 2023

  On July 12, The Salt Lake Acting Company debuted their annual summer comedy show titled “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Unlike other summer shows previously, “A Beautiful Day in...

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Conference Realignment: The Impact on Athletes

Conference realignment isn’t as straightforward as it often seems and can add much more long-distance traveling.
By Sean Overton, Sports Editor | August 9, 2023

  While joining the Big 12 looks great for the University of Utah, especially with the Pac-12’s future full of uncertainty, this move brings in a lot of complications. Conference realignment...

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Are Movies Becoming Longer?

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor | August 7, 2023

  Do you remember how you felt when you learned that “Avengers: Endgame” was a three-hour-long film? I recall seeing an article announcing it on X, formally known as Twitter that made me ecstatic....