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Damsel Poster (Courtesy of TUDUM by Netflix)

‘Damsel’ is Not a Typical Fairytale

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer April 10, 2024

  "Damsel" is not a fairytale, which may be shocking given the fantastical nature of the trailers that preceded the film’s release on March 8, 2024. In an unexpected turn of events, the Netflix...

Nell Tiger Free as Margaret in The First Omen. (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)

‘The First Omen’: The Renaissance of Religious Horror

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer April 9, 2024

  Since the dawn of horror, stories of religious terror have been pervasive. The epic biblical tales of demons and unholy powers wreaking havoc have inspired countless terrifying films, many of...

Snowboarders and skiers ride down the Prospector and Detonator trails at Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah on Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jang: Act Now to Save ‘The Greatest Snow on Earth’

By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer April 9, 2024

  Utah, renowned since the 1960s for "The Greatest Snow on Earth," confronts a climate warming crisis. Rising temperatures threaten its ski industries and winter tourism. The acceleration of climate...

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Turf vs. Grass Fields

By Isaac Dunaway and Luke Skinner April 9, 2024

The Case for Grass On Sept. 11, 2023, millions of Americans tuned into Monday Night Football to watch the Buffalo Bills visit the New York Jets in the first week of the NFL season. This was a highly...

Students in the Master of Social Work program, alongside members of the Salt Lake community, protest an event organized by the University of Utah chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) taking place at the Social Work building in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Photo by Johnny Morris | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Mecha Members Protest as YAF Hosts Another Far-Right Speaker

By Caelan Roberts and Vanessa Hudson April 8, 2024

  On Monday, a familiar scene of protesters rallying against a conservative commentator hosted by Young Americans for Freedom at Utah unfolded at the College of Social Work building at the University...

University of Utah redshirt sophomore Matthew Sox(35) in an NCAA baseball game vs. Washington State at Smiths Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

New Program Records Highlight Utah Baseball’s Three Win Week

By Austin Eames, Sports Writer April 8, 2024

  After winning two of three conference games against Stanford to end March, Utah baseball didn't skip a beat during the first week of April. Across two series, the Utes took three out of four...

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The Unsustainable Damage of the Film Industry

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer April 8, 2024

  In the modern world, the effects of carbon emissions and general waste have become more and more apparent with rising temperatures and lowering air quality. Many know the major reasons and places...

Salt Lake City International Airport and Stansbury Islands seen from the Avenues in Salt Lake City on Nov. 17. 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Impacts of Utah’s New ‘Sovereignty Bill’ Amidst the State’s Ongoing Battle with the EPA

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer April 7, 2024

  Passed in January, S.B. 57, Utah’s “sovereignty bill,” grants the state authority to override federal law, policy or rule. In a state with ongoing environmental concerns including natural...

The Utah men’s lacrosse lights the U after defeating the University of Vermont Catamounts at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Feb. 24, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Lacrosse Dominates Against Robert Morris

By Luke Skinner April 7, 2024

  The Utah Utes Lacrosse team (6-4) was able to set the tone in a huge win against Robert Morris  (3-7) this past Friday at the Rice-Eccles-Stadium on MUSS appreciation day. This was the second-lowest...

Utah gymnast Abby Paulson in her beam routine versus Stanford Cardinal and Utah State Aggies at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on March 15, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Gymnastics Advances to 48th Consecutive National Championship

By Margot Reynolds, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2024

  The No. 5 University of Utah Red Rocks (15-4, 6-1 Pac-12) bounced back after a rocky start — including two falls on the uneven bars — to finish with a 197.575 in the NCAA's Gainesville regional...