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Gov. Cox, Sen. Adams, Rep. Schultz and ALEC President Jonathan Williams address reporters on April 22, 2025 at the governor's mansion. (Photo by Grace Maya | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Ranked No. 1 for Economic Outlook

Rich States, Poor States ranked Utah No. 1 for the 18th year in a row.
By Grace Maya, News Writer | May 16, 2025

  Utah lawmakers gathered for a press conference at the governor's mansion Tuesday, April 15 to accept Utah’s No. 1 ranking on the ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index of Rich States,...

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Utah Hockey Club Changes Name to Utah Mammoth

After a long process of polling fans and testing different ideas, ownership has officially selected "Utah Mammoth" as the name of Salt Lake's NHL team.
By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer | May 16, 2025

  On Wednesday, May 7, it was announced that the Utah Hockey Club would change its name and logo to be the Utah Mammoth. Over 850,000 votes were cast throughout four rounds of fan voting. The...

Botanical Animal opens for Peter Bjorn and John at Urban Lounge in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by Matisse McMullin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Livin’ the Dream With Peter, Bjorn and John

The band made a stop in Salt Lake City May 13 at The Urban Lounge for their "Writer's Block" album tour.
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | May 16, 2025

  Calling all millennials: Peter Bjorn and John are back in business. With support from local band Botanical Animal — also referred to as Botan — the Swedish trio made a stop in Salt Lake...

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Thrifting Is Not Only Environmentally Chic but Economically Classy

Salt Lake City has a wide selection of thrift stores providing an affordable, sustainable alternative to fast fashion.
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | May 15, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Money print issue, in stands March 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. We’ve all heard the song “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore...

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MLM Brands: The Devil on the Shoulder of Broke College Students

False promises, high-pressure sales tactics and the risk of financial loss are what make multilevel marketing companies a danger to young people looking to make money. 
By Teanna Sorensen-Starr, Editor In Chief | May 15, 2025

This article originally appeared in the City print issue, in stands April 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Imagine scrolling on Instagram and you see yet another...

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Post Anti-DEI Legislation: Students React to Scholarship Changes

Following HB261 and the federal administration's executive orders, students share their perspective on the restructuring of DEI scholarships.
By Suvam Pokharel, News Writer | May 15, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Money print issue, in stands March 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Beginning on Jan. 20, 2025, the 47th president of the...

A pro-Palestine demonstrator holds up a sign in front of the John R. Park Building at the University of Utah during the Emergency Rally For Palestine on Monday, April 29, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Opinion: Protect Campus Protest

The Trump administration is targeting student protestors for protected speech. We must stand together to resist the attempts to purge campus protests from college life.
By Samantha Reagan, Opinion Writer | May 14, 2025

  The Trump administration has begun its retribution campaign against student protestors. Claiming that the pro-Palestinian protests that occurred last school year were antisemitic, the administration...

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Spring With Rumi: Celebrating One of History’s Greatest Poets

For those that love poetry, there's no better way to spend an evening then with the Rumi Poetry Club.
By Luke Utley, Arts Writer | May 14, 2025

  Jalal al-Din Rumi was a Persian poet who lived in the 13th century and created a tremendous amount of literary works. His poems focus on themes of the self and the search of self improvement...

Scott Holley talks to colleagues at a meeting. (Courtesy of Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute)

Holley Appointed as Director of Lassonde Institute

Scott Holley will succeed Troy D'Ambrosio, the founding executive director of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute.
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | May 14, 2025

The David Eccles School of Business announced Monday that University of Utah alumnus and entrepreneur Scott Holley will lead the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute as its new Executive Director,...

"Land of Roots" by Mustafa Bin Javed (Courtesy of Emmbeejaay Productions)

‘Land of Roots’ Explores Identity and Division

U alumnus and filmmaker Mustafa Bin Javed's short film is a cross-border reflection on marginalization, diaspora and the complex realities of being a minority.
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor | May 13, 2025

  University of Utah alumnus Mustafa Bin Javed’s “Land of Roots” is a documentary short that examines identity, immigration and the struggles of being a minority across the globe. The film...