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Navajo activists lead a prayer at the end of The Utah People's Climate March in front of the Governor's Mansion in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Apr. 29, 2017. (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Tribal Town Hall Emphasizes Needs of the Navajo Nation During the Pandemic

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer May 22, 2020

  Although several states, including Utah, have decreased COVID-19 regulations, the virus continues to spread. One major population that has seen significant effects of the virus is the Navajo...

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Cushman: Moderate Republicans Provide Strong Leadership for Utah

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer May 21, 2020

  I recently wrote an article declaring my vote for Spencer Cox in the 2020 gubernatorial race because his integrity is unparalleled by any other candidate. The main reason I feel so strongly about...

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Pop-Cultured: Why We Still Need Physical Art Museums

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor May 21, 2020

  With each passing week in our new reality given the COVID-19 pandemic, I have found myself reflecting upon the habits and activities I miss the most. In these strange times many individuals,...

Students present undergraduate research at the Utah State Capitol in 2017 | Daily Utah Chronicle

The U Hosts Online Research Symposium

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer May 20, 2020

  The University of Utah hosts an annual Undergraduate Research Symposium typically in the A. Ray Olpin Union Ballroom, where students can display their research and creative work from the year....

(Parker Theatre reopening with “The Corona Conundrum” | courtesy Paul Peterson)

Parker Theatre to Reopen with ‘The Corona Conundrum’

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor May 16, 2020

  COVID-19 has majorly impacted theaters across the country, causing many to postpone their seasons and close their doors. Even the ‘Great White Way’ has gone dark. Due to the cases in New...

University of Utah sophomore guard Both Gach (11) dribbles the ball during an NCAA Basketball game vs. The University of Washington at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Stand-Out Both Gach to Transfer if He Withdraws Name from NBA Draft

By Sammy Mora and Cole Bagley May 15, 2020

  University of Utah sophomore guard Both Gach is expected to transfer if he withdraws his name from the upcoming NBA draft.  Gach announced his intent to pursue the NBA in April and stated...

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Amidst a Pandemic, the NHMU Goes Virtual

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer May 11, 2020

  While Salt Lake City and Utah, in general, have not seen a devastating spread of COVID-19 compared to the rest of the country, local businesses and cultural centers like museums continue to be...

Etzli Cortez-Trujillo, 22, went missing on April 23. (Photo courtesy of Stephany Cortez)

Family of Missing Person Etzli Cortes-Trujillo Calls for Action from SLC Police Department

By Ivana Martinez and Natalie Colby May 9, 2020

  On Wednesday, April 23, Etzli Cortez-Trujillo was last seen by their silver Volkswagen which had been in an accident in North Ogden Divide, Utah. Cortez-Trujilo, 22, who goes by “Ez” and...

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Craft Lake City debuts new online workshops

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor May 8, 2020

  As coronavirus hit the world, the arts scene around the globe changed rapidly. With in-person activities closing suddenly to keep the population safe, artists and art organizations around the...

The crowd at the Solidarity Rally against racism at Washington Square Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: Utah Was Right to Cut Ties with Banjo – but Damien Patton’s Apology Raises Bigger Questions

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor May 6, 2020

  Last week, the state attorney general’s office, Intermountain Healthcare and the University of Utah suspended their contracts with Banjo — an artificial intelligence and surveillance company...