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An Ethiopian codex (manuscript) written in Ethiopic (Ge’ez), produced sometime between the 11th and 19th century, that was used by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, is part of the Rare Books Collection at the J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on Feb. 2, 2024. (Photo by Johnny Morris | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Marriott Library’s New Exhibit Tells the Story of its Archive

By Giovanni Radtke, Assistant News Editor February 16, 2024

  The J. Willard Marriott Library recently debuted a digital exhibit: "A History of Special Collections," an archival history of the Marriott Library’s archive division. The exhibit details...

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A Conversation With Bill Burr

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor February 16, 2024

  In the world of comedy, few names are as big today as Bill Burr. Known for his no-nonsense approach to “touchy” subject matter and his appreciation of older sensibilities, Burr has stood...

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Jarvis: Armed Educators, Incarcerated Students

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer February 15, 2024

  Through H.B. 119, Rep. Tim Jimenez (R-Tooele County) plans to incentivize teachers to carry firearms in schools after training with law enforcement. With other bills impacting education — making...

Utah Cultural Celebration Center (Photo by Josi Hinds | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

West Valley Arts Highlights Local Communities

By Josi Hinds, News Editor February 15, 2024

  As you drive up the road to the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, an outdoor amphitheater and the Chinese Heritage Gate sit on one side of the building. On the other side, a stylized globe greets...

University presidents in Utah convene during the Newsmaker Breakfast to talk about higher education at the Thomas S. Monson Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. (Photo by Minh “Polaris” Vuong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

New Study Explores Value of Higher Education in Utah

By Allison Stuart, News Writer February 15, 2024

  The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's monthly Newsmaker Breakfast focused on the importance of higher education in Utah. The event began with an introduction by Natalie Gochnour, director...

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An In-Depth Superbowl LVIII Trailer Roundup: Hollywood’s Prospective Year

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer February 15, 2024

  Coming off one of the worst weekend box offices in years, Hollywood used their allotted time this Superbowl to gear up for an attempted return to form. It’s no small expense considering just...

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Editorial: Gov. Cox’s Pandora’s Box

  According to Greek mythology, Pandora was a woman who had in her possession a box containing all misery and evil. Though warned not to, she succumbed to her curiosity and opened her box, releasing...

Protestors hold and wear transgender flags at a demonstration against H.B. 257 at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Jan. 25, 2024. (Photo by Elle Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Letter to the Editor: The Dangers of Respectable Bigotry in Utah

By Mors Smith February 14, 2024

  Not even a month after H.B. 257 was signed, we are already seeing the continuing effects of legalized transphobia. State Board of Education member, Natalie Cline, posted a Facebook post accusing...

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Jang: Utah Shouldn’t Require Parental Consent for Sex Ed

By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer February 13, 2024

  In H.B. 112, Rep. Tim Jimenez (R-Tooele) proposed amendments to sex education in Utah public schools, emphasizing a need for parental consent and ensuring students’ grades remain unaffected...

A medical professional and a child smile at each other at the new Primary Children’s Hospital, Miller Family Campus in Lehi, Utah on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Lehi’s New Children’s Hospital is Now Open

By Giovanni Radtke, Assistant News Editor February 13, 2024

  Intermountain Health's new Children's Hospital in Lehi is now open. The hospital, called the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Campus, opened its doors for a public tour in anticipation of its...