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Build up Nepal wins 2025 Wilkes Climate Launch Prize

A nonprofit creating eco-friendly bricks and training local builders in Southeast Asia was awarded the U's 2025 Wilkes Climate Launch Prize for its climate-conscious approach to sustainable housing.

By Teetad Govitviwat, News Writer | October 21, 2025

University of Utah's Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy announced Build up Nepal as the winner of the 2025 Wilkes Climate Launch Prize on Sept. 24. The $250,000 award recognizes "top...

Can of Worms: Salt Lake Haunted Houses

In this episode of Can of Worms, we explore some of the best haunted attractions for the spooky season. Join us! Use coupon code CANOFWORMS to get up to $10 off tickets at Nightmare on 13th!

By Max Rhineer and Cambria Thorley | October 21, 2025

Transcript INTRO (suspicious spooky music starts to play) Max: Here we go. Cambria: Is this? Can we use this? Max: It's a cover. Cambria: Oh, great. Max: (singing) Utah students of...

Panel explains grad health coverage changes

Panelists at the October ASUU town hall explained coverage details and recent adjustments to graduate student health insurance plans.

By Teetad Govitviwat, News Writer | October 21, 2025

ASUU hosted a town hall on Monday, Oct. 20, to discuss recent changes to graduate student healthcare plans. Panelists included Graduate School Dean Darryl Butt, Assistant Dean Mathew Plooster,...

What exactly went wrong for the Utes in 24-21 Holy War loss

Fans are up in arms about Utah's lack of success on high-leverage downs. Is it a coaching issue or an execution issue? Find the answers below.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | October 20, 2025

The Holy War once again lived up to the hype. Unfortunately for the Utes, simple mistakes cost them what could have been a relatively easy win. Here’s what went wrong in the one-score loss. Missed...

Photo Series: Utah fumbles 2025 Holy War

The Utes left Provo on Saturday soaked in defeat, falling to BYU 24-21.

By Mary Allen, Design Director | October 20, 2025

Buddhist Sangha meeting is a weekly hour of calm and community

In these stressful times, slow down and breathe with some student-led meditation.

By Luke Utley, Arts Writer | October 20, 2025

Fall break is the ideal time for students to relieve stress, be it from a well-deserved vacation or the relaxation that comes with not having any deadlines to deal with. Of course, stress comes...

New era begins for Utah men’s basketball under Alex Jensen

The Runnin' Utes started the 2025-26 season with an exhibition game against Nevada on Oct. 17.

By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | October 19, 2025

The Runnin’ Utes are set to turn the page on a new chapter of Utah basketball under first-year head coach Alex Jensen. As Utah tipped off its 2025-26 campaign with an exhibition matchup against...

US Magnesium declares bankruptcy, delays lease termination

U.S. Magnesium was sued in August for failing to properly protect the environment from hazardous chemicals, leading to the termination of the company's lease on the Great Salt Lake.

By Teetad Govitviwat, News Writer | October 18, 2025

U.S. Magnesium — a primary magnesium producer that has operated on the Great Salt Lake since 1972 — filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, delaying enforcement of a lawsuit seeking to terminate...

Home Stretch: Holy War preview

By John Leone, Sports Editor | October 18, 2025

Transcript John: Hello, and welcome to another Home Stretch episode, a sports podcast here at The Daily Utah Chronicle. My name is John Leone. I am the sports desk editor, and I'm happy to record this...

Utah to take on BYU in first ranked Holy War since ‘09

An absolute must-win game for the Utes is taking place in a familiar place. The biggest Holy War in over a decade is must-see TV for fans of football.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | October 17, 2025

Utah has a simple task on Saturday night: beat BYU. If accomplished, the Utes will be right back in the thick of the Big 12 title race. If not, an already uphill climb becomes much steeper as...