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Out and In Between: Queer Experiences on Campus and Beyond

How U students navigate community, connection and identity amid political changes within the state of Utah.

By Suvam Pokharel, News Writer | July 18, 2025

The Chronicle sat down with two LGBTQ+ students at the University of Utah, Ethan Lizana and Cameron Coffey, to discuss their experiences as queer people at the University of Utah. The Chrony...

Chelsea Wins Club World Cup, Problems Still Loom Large

After the testing grounds of the Club World Cup, FIFA's format and travel plans remain a concern for clubs ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | July 16, 2025

Chelsea lifted the trophy, but it’s the questions off the pitch that may have the greatest long-term significance. With Sunday's resounding victory over Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s...

U of U Hospital Staff Face Rising Violence

Healthcare workers report repeated assaults and a lack of institutional support as violence rises inside Utah’s largest hospital system.

By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | July 16, 2025

The Department of Public Safety at the University of Utah is showing a troubling trend on the U’s health campus, with new data indicating that nearly three-quarters of campus crime occurs...

Salt Lake Summer League – The Story Lines

For the third time in history, the Jon M. Huntsman Center became the home of the NBA Summer League, and it didn't disappoint.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | July 14, 2025

The Utah Jazz and the University of Utah combined to host the Salt Lake City Summer League from July 5 to 8. This round-robin tournament, featuring the Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia...

Roadless Rule Cut Fuels Fire Risk

Experts warn repealing the Roadless Rule could expose Utah forests to more logging, roads and wildfires.

By Teanna Sorensen-Starr, Editor In Chief | July 12, 2025

As summer reaches its peak, the wildfire season is blazing across the West. On June 19, the Forsyth Fire raged through Dixie National Forest in Southern Utah, posing yet another threat to the...

Portuguese Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Accident Alongside Brother

Portuguese star and his brother perished in fiery crash near Zamora last Thursday. Tributes poured in from around the world.

By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | July 11, 2025

Liverpool star forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother, André Silva, died in a car accident on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in northwestern Spain, authorities confirmed. The Spanish Civil Guard...

Letter to the Editor: Success of School of Economics Requires Correcting Misconceptions

Developing a new School of Economics is an exciting and promising challenge. Its success, however, depends on moving beyond persistent mischaracterizations and ensuring that public discussion is grounded in evidence.

July 9, 2025

I commend The Daily Utah Chronicle for its excellent coverage of the complex changes affecting higher education in our state. While The Chronicle’s recent piece on the proposed School of Economics...

Whiplash Over Lee’s Land Deal

Lee’s plan to sell millions of acres of public land to private buyers faced opposition from many Utahns, leading to its removal 10 days later.

By Teanna Sorensen-Starr, Editor In Chief | July 9, 2025

On June 18, Utah Sen. Mike Lee introduced a proposal — part of President Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" — that would have opened more than 8 million acres of public land in Utah to private...

The Orem Film Festival Is for the People

The Orem Film Festival is an audience-focused experience for creatives and community to enjoy.

By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer | July 9, 2025

As a kid, Orem Film Festival founder Trevor Allen believed that movies were made by God and sent down to Earth for humans to watch. Although he eventually learned that movies were made by real-life...

When a Bootlegging Mobster Entered the World of Sports

Looking to make a profit off of sports, notorious bootlegger Bill Dwyer used his illegally obtained funds to purchase NHL and NFL franchises.

By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer | July 9, 2025

When the 18th Amendment was ratified by the United States government in January of 1919, the era of prohibition was on the way. One year later, the terms of the amendment were enacted, and the...