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Local art at Treefort in Boise, Idaho, 2021. (Photo by Paige Gardner | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Treefort Music Festival Rocks On with Strict Pandemic Guidelines

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor September 24, 2021

  After more than a year of waiting, Treefort Music Festival is finally back on in Boise, Idaho. With firm pandemic restrictions as hospitals in Idaho become increasingly overwhelmed due to rising...

5K participants run across the University of Utah campus in the rain on Sept. 18, 2020 in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Daily Utah Chronicle)

U5k Kicks off Homecoming Week, Runners Reflect on Experience

By Kailey Gilbert, News Writer September 24, 2021

  On the gloomy morning of Sept. 18, just as a downpour ceased, the countdown for the annual University of Utah Alumni 5K Run began, kicking off the 2021 Homecoming Week. As a crowd of around...

Two young protestors stand on the Utah State Capitol steps as part of the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 24, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Fridays for Future Utah Joins Global Climate Strike to ‘Uproot the System’

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein September 24, 2021

“The temperatures are rising and so are we,” six-year-old Arlo Dominguez sang from the steps of the Utah State Capitol Building. His song was a part of the Salt Lake City march organized by Fridays...

University of Utah sophomore quarterback Cameron Rising (7) in a NCAA Football game vs. University of Southern California at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 21, 2020.(Photo by Tom Denton | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Looks for Much Needed Victory in Conference Opener Against Washington State

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor September 24, 2021

  Outside of last year's shortened and adjusted season, the University of Utah football team is 1-2 for the first time since 2007. Following a few unexpected losses to non-conference opponents,...

Arches National Park, near Moab. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronical)

Linnabary: Utah’s Economic Growth Depends on the Outdoors

By Ian Linnabary, Opinion Writer September 23, 2021

  In Utah, outdoor recreation contributes roughly $6.4 billion to the economy and employs 83,000 people. It is also recognized as the primary driver of Utah’s budding tourism industry. That...

A tip jar in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021.

Bringhurst: Stop Stiffing, Start Tipping 

By Maggie Bringhurst, Opinion Writer September 23, 2021

  The early stages of the pandemic solicited advertisements, “thank you” notes and free meals for essential workers. Large corporations seemingly oozed with gratitude. In hindsight, it was...

Rollie Studio. (Courtesy Roland Dimick)

Rollie Canvas and Cloth Creates A Wearable Artistic Experience

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer September 23, 2021

  The local art scene in Salt Lake is often cited as unique and artistically diverse. With local galleries, festivals and showcases, the city has a community of artists whose work adds to a thriving...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Comes with Medical, Personal and Religious Exemptions

By Stephanie Hong, News Writer September 23, 2021

  The University of Utah announced a mandate for COVID-19 vaccines on campus on Aug. 31, however, students can also fill out an exemption form from the requirement that will be assessed by Immunization...

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Forth: Utah Legislators Should Work to Reduce Gun Violence

By Kate Forth, Opinion Writer September 22, 2021

  As of this article, the third anniversary of the murder of Lauren McCluskey, a University of Utah student, draws near. Her ex-boyfriend shot her to death on campus on Oct. 22, 2018. This tragedy’s...

Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Adam Fondren | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Parking Lots Close for Home Football Game, Students Express Frustration

By Devin Oldroyd, News Writer September 22, 2021

  On Thursday, Sept. 2, the University of Utah football team had their very first game of the 2021 season. It was a home game that caused various parking lots around lower campus to close, leaving...