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Artivism for Earth: Behind the Collaborative Climate Project

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor October 26, 2021

  The news of climate change’s effects on our planet is depressing, dare I say numbing. Caught in worrying about things I can’t control, it can be difficult to care about climate...

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Shadley: The U Didn’t Prepare You for a Sustainable Career, but You Don’t Have to Accept That

By Will Shadley, Opinion Writer October 26, 2021

  All too often, corporations and governments pass off climate action to the consumer. While there are actions each of us can take to shop and buy sustainably, the biggest ecological problem...

Laura J. Hall and T. Ryder Smith in the World Premiere of Ass at Pioneer Theatre Company (Courtesy PTC)

World Premiere of ‘Ass’ at Pioneer Theater Company is a Witty Play on Family Dynamics

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer October 25, 2021

  “Ass” had its world premiere at Pioneer Theatre Company this past weekend. A witty, and touching play about family dynamics, estranged relationships, and of course, ass. Written by Ellen...

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‘Dune’: Villeneuve’s Epic Adaptation, Deserving of the Big Screen

By Luke Jackson October 25, 2021

  Since his 2016 film "Arrival," Canadian director Denis Villeneuve has been slowly drifting into the harsh wastelands of science-fiction cinema. A warzone dominated by the likes of "Star Wars"...

The Student Services Building on the University of Utah Campus, where many advising appointments are held. Chronicle archives.

Students Discouraged From Applying to the U Due to TOEFL Confusion

By Emily Johnston, Investigative Writer October 25, 2021

  When Yunha Hwang began the application process to attend the University of Utah, she was prepared to submit ACT scores, high school transcripts and Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate...

(Graphic by Claire Peterson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Environmentalism as Entertainment: Does It Get Us Anywhere?

By Luke Jackson October 25, 2021

  I, like many middle-class Americans, have an odd obsession with watching shows where rich, famous people stay in fancy places and eat fancy food that I could never afford. I don’t think...

(Graphic by Storey McDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Salt Lake City Drought Prevention Efforts Still Necessary in Changing Seasons

By Lizzy Seitz, News Writer October 25, 2021

  Utah has been in droughts on and off for years. However, “the most intense period of drought occurred the week of January 19, 2021, where D4 affected 69.99% of Utah land,” according...

University of Utah middle blocker, Amelia Van Der Werff (#5), plays in a game against University of Arizona in Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 24, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Downs Arizona at Home

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer October 24, 2021

  No. 18 Utah Volleyball played Arizona this weekend and downed them in straight sets at the Huntsman Center. This was a great win after falling to Arizona State several nights before.  The...

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UUPD Joins U’s Effort to Become More Sustainable

By Devin Oldroyd, News Writer October 24, 2021

  As the University of Utah takes steps to have a more environmentally sustainable campus, working towards carbon neutrality, the U's Police Department have received three e-bikes in collaboration...

Junior center Nick Ford and junior wide receiver Solomon Enis walking along side running back Micah Bernard out of the tunnel at the game against Arizona State in Salt Lake City on Oct. 16, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Drops Shootout at Oregon State

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor October 23, 2021

  The University of Utah football team lost a close game on Saturday evening to the Oregon State Beavers. Utah played well in the first half but fell apart in the second and lost their first Pac-12...