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Utah Jazz Season Grades: Part 3

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer August 14, 2021

  Originally, this was supposed to be a two-part series talking Utah Jazz. A simple recap of a memorable, but ultimately disappointing 2020-21 NBA season. But when reports about the best team in...

A view of the smoke covered peak of Mt. Olympus. Image was taken on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Brown: Wildfires Aren’t Just a Climate Change Issue

By Jackson Brown, Opinion Writer August 13, 2021

  One of my earliest memories is driving home from a family reunion in southern Utah during a raging wildfire. The stinging smell of smoke and the heat radiating throughout the car is imprinted...

A fifth-grade science class joins FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake on a field trip to learn about the lakes ecosystem at Antelope Island State Park on June 24, 2020. (Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Shadley: Expand Outdoor Education This Fall

By Will Shadley, Opinion Writer August 12, 2021

  Low vaccination rates and the emerging Delta variant have caused COVID-19 cases to rise in Salt Lake City. As in-person schooling resumes, Salt Lake City's school district must once again utilize...

Utah Utes played Oregon Ducks on Dec. 5, 2020 at  Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Utah won 30-24. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

How Tough is Utah Football’s Schedule?

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer August 12, 2021

  The University of Utah's football season is almost upon us and expectations for the team are high. So, what does the schedule look like and how will they stack up? I broke it down on a scale...

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Cushman: Kids Can Learn Self Defense Too

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer August 12, 2021

  Every parent wants their child to grow up happy, healthy and successful. They often put their kids in sports or extracurriculars to help them experience various activities and develop skills....

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Letter: Skateboarding In Salt Lake City

By Jackson Holicky August 12, 2021

  Last year, amid the struggles of COVID-19, I made the journey from Boulder, Colorado to Salt Lake City, Utah to start my freshman year of college. The activities at the University of Utah were...

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Letter: Autistic Students Are Marginalized in Team Sports

By Dylan Stott August 11, 2021

  Participation in team sports promotes self-growth, community involvement and better health, though it is not always easy getting involved. This is especially true for autistic students. Autism...

The cast of #SLACabaret at Salt Lake Acting Company. (Courtesy David Daniels)

‘#SLACabaret’, a Hilarious Variety Show about Loving — But Not Always Liking — Living in Utah

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor August 11, 2021

  "#SLACabaret" is the newest installation in Salt Lake Acting Company's line-up of summer parody shows, taking the space of the company’s tradition of “Saturday’s Voyeur.” Playwrights...

The University of Utah Campus Store on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling)

Campus Facilities Jumps To Action As Rain Floods Multiple Buildings

By Devin Oldroyd, News Writer August 10, 2021

  On Sunday, Aug. 1, the University of Utah campus was soaked by the storm that reached much of northern Utah, causing flooding in various places around campus. One of many buildings on campus...

Lexie Thomsen and Allison Billmeyer in rehearsals for The Well Spoken. (Courtesy Bonneville Theatre Company Instagram)

Fringe Fest: Despite Festival Cancelation ‘The Well Spoken’ is Powerful

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor August 9, 2021

  Many theatre companies have experienced transition over the past year and a half, not only in the losses felt during the COVID-19 pandemic, but in addressing concerns of diversity and inclusion...