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A sketch of a "magic mushroom" in front of the Utah State Capitol on Dec. 3, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Will Ruzanski)

Psychedelics: Mental Health Medication or Just Another Trip?

By Will Ruzanski March 10, 2025

  As the nation faces a mental health crisis, Utah has become one of the first states to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy, offering new treatment options for depression, PTSD and addiction.  Following...

Red Butte Garden on March 31, 2021 in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Butte Garden Enters 40th Year of Operation

By Teetad Govitviwat, News Writer March 10, 2025

  Located on the eastern edge of the University of Utah campus, the Red Butte Garden has served as a hub for plant enthusiasts and conservationists since the 1980s. Entering its 40th year, Red...

Utah outfielder Abby Dayton (16) versus the Weber State Wildcats at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on April 17, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Snaps 11 Game Losing Streak in Judi Garman Classic

By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer March 7, 2025

  Following a disappointing, winless performance in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, the University of Utah softball team (6-15, 0-0 Big 12) traveled to Fullerton, California to participate...

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The ‘Truth’ About a Potential Tuition Increase

By Teanna Sorensen March 6, 2025

  On March 5, the University of Utah hosted its annual Truth in Tuition hearing, where tuition and fee adjustments are determined for the upcoming academic school year. This yearly hearing is held...

The John R. Park Building at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on June 29, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U President Taylor Randall ‘can’t ignore concerns’ About Legislature’s Strategic Reinvestment Bill

By Alina Walker, News Writer March 5, 2025

  University of Utah President Taylor Randall said he can’t ignore concerns about the integrity of arts and humanities at Utah’s universities if H.B. 265, a bill that would require Utah universities...

A wheel loader moving gravel at the Kilgore Quarry in Parley's Canyon, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Opinion: End Wasatch Front Gravel Mining

By Elizabeth Griffee, Opinion Writer March 4, 2025

  Utah mines and quarries produce 13,000 metric tons of crushed stone and 36,300 metric tons of sand and gravel. This aggregate produces 49,008 miles of public road across the U.S., sourced from...

The members of "The Plastic Cherries". Image taken via screen shot from The Plastic Cherries official website.

Utah Local Artists You Should Be Listening To

By Luke Utley March 4, 2025

  Salt Lake City, Utah, is a cultural hotspot that is teeming with local artists and culture.  Between The Sundance Film Festival, local art shows and a thriving music scene, the citizens of the...

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Social Media Echo Chambers and How to Avoid Them

By Teetad Govitviwat, News Writer March 3, 2025

  Earlier this year, Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, announced it would be ending its fact checking program. Instead, the company said it would be relying on other...

SNL50: THE ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL -- Pictured: (l-r) Paul Shaffer, Scarlett Johansson, Alex Moffat, Emil Wakim, Chloe Fineman, James Austin John, Paul Rudd, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Devon Walker, Taran Killem, Ana Gasteyer, John Mulaney, Kristen Wiig, Kenan Thompson, Pete Davidson, Maya Rudolph, Kate McKinnon as Rudy Giuliani, Sarah Sherman as Michael Bloomberg, Will Forte, Jason Sudeikis, David Spade, Adam Driver, Kyle Mooney, Cecily Strong, Beck Bennett, and Nick Jonas on February 16, 2025

SNL Celebrates 50 Years of Comedy with Anniversary Special

By Ava Hart, Arts Writer March 3, 2025

  Many generations enjoy a new Saturday Night Live (SNL) episode weekly from their couches. The show is currently in its 50th season. SNL held a 50th anniversary special on Feb. 16, 2024, to honor...

From left to right: Olivia Saenz, Sunny Singh and Elle Williams flash the U on the Legacy Bridge (Photo curtesy of the Singh ticket).

The Singh Ticket Wins the ASUU Presidency

By Josi Hinds, News Editor March 3, 2025

  In a record-breaking election, the Singh ticket won the student body presidency.  "Thank you so much," Sunny Singh, the new 2025-26 student body president, said last Friday while accepting the...