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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints office building in Salt Lake City photographed on August 28th, 2020. (Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alexander: The LDS Church Needs to Step Back from Influencing State Policy

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor September 19, 2020

  The state of Utah, while an extraordinary place to live, lacks a certain separation between church — that is, the LDS Church — and state. Utah has been home to the Church of Jesus Christ...

A University of Utah student following the COVID-19 guidelines by a wearing mask while working on campus in September 2020.

Behind the Screen: The Effect of Online Instruction on Students and Faculty

September 17, 2020

  One of the things Professor Kimberley Mangun misses most since quarantining is her Zumba classes.  “I used to religiously take my exercise classes and that was something that I had on my...

University of Utah senior defensive back Marquise Blair (13) celebrated after an incompletion (play however was called back) during an NCAA Football game vs. Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto, CA on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes in the NFL: Week 1

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer September 17, 2020

  Week one of NFL action is in the books. While your team may not have won, 20 former Utah football players took to their first game for this NFL season and had some solid performances. Let’s...

The NFL logo for Super Bowl 47 is seen on the field, in New Orleans, February 3, 2013. (Image via WikiMedia Commons)

Head to Head: Which NFL Division Will be the Hardest to Win This Year?

By Sammy Mora and Justin Prather September 17, 2020

With the first week of the NFL season now in the books, fans have been given their first look at their favorite teams. There is still a lot to shake out within the league due to the preseason being canceled,...

Social media pulled up on the phone on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin)

Alexander: Misinformation Discredits Social Activism

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor September 11, 2020

  No one can deny the revolutionary role that social media plays in today’s activism. With modern technology, we are able to communicate with people across the globe with just the click of a...

A student sita in the Marriott library to work on her online class, Monday, August 31, 2015.

Scott: Not Just Boomers: Young People Are Falling for Internet Conspiracies

By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer September 10, 2020

  If asked to describe the demographic most likely to post wildly sensationalist and factually-challenged political content on social media, many people would single out baby boomers. This is understandable,...

TikTok and other Chines apps can pose privacy threats to American users. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: But Really, You Should Watch Out for TikTok

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer September 9, 2020

  Relations between the United States and China have been tense for quite some time now, and 2020 is no exception. There have been numerous tense moments between the countries this year, including...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick attempts a pass in Super Bowl XLVII. (Image via WikiMedia Commons)

Colin Kaepernick is Still Without a Team. Let’s Find Him One.

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor September 9, 2020

  Colin Kaepernick has been out of the NFL since 2016 after he knelt during the National Anthem as a peaceful protest against racism and police brutality in America. In his six seasons with the...

Fallen trees and debris strewn across Salt Lake City's East Central neighborhood on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 after a powerful windstorm. Some streets are completely blocked and cars crushed. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Severe Windstorm Causes Power Outages Across Valley, Prompts U to Cancel Classes

By Alexis Perno and Megan McKellar September 8, 2020

    Tuesday, Sept. 8, a windstorm caused extensive power outages throughout Salt Lake City and along the Wasatch Front. Damage included fallen trees and limbs, minor campus dorm damage...