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Can of Worms: Studio Series

In this episode of Can of Worms, we talk about the Theatre Departments new Studio Series! Students can get into any department show for FREE with their UCard! Join us!
By Cambria Thorley and Max Rhineer | January 17, 2026

Transcript Max: If you go to the website, https://theatre.utah.edu/this-season/our-productions/2025-2026-season/studio-series Cambria: *epic background beatboxing while Max speaks* Max: If you type...

Dr. Caroline Kline speaks at the "Instagram, trad wives and evolutions in Mormon feminism" talk in the Carolyn Tanner Irish Humanities Building on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Dr. Caroline Kline discusses Mormon women and feminism

Kline addressed the rise of social media content promoting traditional gender roles and the history of feminism within the Mormon church.
By Georgia Metcalf and Luca DiGregorio | January 17, 2026

  Dr. Caroline Kline, an assistant director for the Center for Global Mormon Studies at Claremont Graduate University in California, spoke at the University of Utah Wednesday. Kline, a self-described...

Celebration on the bench by the University of Utah's women's basketball team as their teammate scored a three-pointer at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Nov. 10, 2021. (The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

Utah women’s basketball beats Kansas and Kansas State

The Utes have won three in a row, and nine out of their last 10 games. Their record now sits at 12-4 on the season overall, and 3-1 in Big 12 conference play.
By Brayden Ortega, Sports Writer | January 17, 2026

  This week, the Utah Women’s Basketball Team beat both Kansas and Kansas State on the road. On Wednesday, the Utes held off the Kansas Jayhawks 62-59 at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas....

University of Utah alumni Liban Mohamed.  (Courtesy of Abhiijith Harikumar.)

U alum set to run for U.S. representative

Liban Mohamed recently announced his candidacy for Utah's historically Republican congressional seat.
By Teanna Sorensen-Starr, Editor In Chief | January 14, 2026

  Born in Logan and raised in Ogden, Utah, University of Utah alum Liban Mohamed declared his candidacy for Utah’s historically Republican congressional seat last week. In Washington, D.C.'s...

SLCreate: MBA Angels with Jacob Sorensen and Kaiden Crawford

In this episode of SLCreate, John-Luke and Canyon talk with partners at Utah MBA Angels, Jacob Sorensen and Kaiden Crawford, about their roots at the University of Utah and their involvement with several start-ups.
By John-Luke Shroeder and Canyon Sargent | January 11, 2026

John-Luke: Good morning, University of Utah. My name is John-Luke Shroeder. Canyon: And I'm Canyon Sargent. Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of SLCreate, the podcast giving a platform...

George Kent speaking on the war in Ukraine during a forum hosted by the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (Photo by Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Former U.S. ambassador discusses Ukraine war at Hinckley forum

George Kent and his wife, Velida Kent, addressed students on the war in Ukraine, U.S. and European security concerns and the role of public dialogue during a University of Utah forum.
By Luca DiGregorio, James VanLooy, and Emerson Hagy | January 11, 2026

  Former U.S. Ambassador to Estonia George Kent spoke on the war in Ukraine and broader U.S. and European security concerns during a forum hosted by the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Thursday....

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Opinion: ICE are the real domestic terrorists

The actions of ICE throughout 2025 and early 2026 are closely aligned with the FBI definition of domestic terrorism.
By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor | January 11, 2026

  On Wednesday, Jan. 7, an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem...

At an anti-ICE rally in downtown Salt Lake City, a protester holds a PSL sign stating "Justice for Renee Nicole Good" on Jan. 8. (Photo by Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Protesters rally against ICE killing

Hundreds gathered in Salt Lake City to protest the killing of Renee Good, a resident in Minneapolis fatally shot by ICE on Jan. 7.
By Ella Sharrers and Luca DiGregorio | January 8, 2026

  On Jan. 8, protesters gathered in Salt Lake City’s Pioneer Park to rally against the killing of Renee Good by ICE officers in Minneapolis. Salt Lake City police officers estimated the crowd...

A general view shows the Olympic rings on the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, which will host the curling, wheelchair curling, and Paralympic closing ceremony during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games 2026, in Cortina, Italy, Jan. 25, 2025. (Courtesy REUTERS/Claudia Greco)

The U’s plan for the 2034 Winter Olympics

The 3000 day countdown to the 2034 Winter Olympics has begun. Here are some of the changes that the U is implementing in preparation.
By Meadow Stewart and Luca DiGregorio | January 7, 2026

  Utah is just under 3000 days away from hosting the 2034 Winter Olympics. The University of Utah’s campus is changing in preparation, including the opening and closing ceremonies and the Athlete’s...

Utah guard Terrence Brown (2) sizing up Arizona's Jaden Bradley (0) at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah opens Big 12 play with loss to No. 1 Arizona

The Runnin’ Utes showed resilience but fell 97–78 in Saturday's conference opener at the Huntsman Center.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | January 7, 2026

  The University of Utah’s men’s basketball team officially turned the page into a new era Saturday afternoon, opening Big 12 conference play against the top-ranked team in the nation. The...