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Sundance 2025 Institute Gala Celebrates Storytellers in Film

The Sundance Institute recognizes changemakers in the film industry and honored them at the 2025 fundraising gala.

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer | February 3, 2025

At the new Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, the Sundance Institute held its annual fundraising gala on Jan. 24. The gala, aptly titled “Celebrating Sundance Institute Gala Presented...

Utah Men’s Lacrosse Takes Down No. 19 Ranked Ohio State

The Utah men's lacrosse team headed to Columbus on Saturday to take on the No.19 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes and were able to secure a massive win, 19-13.

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor | February 1, 2025

The Utah men's lacrosse team opened up regular season play on the road at Ohio State, looking to start the year strong by taking down the No. 19 ranked Buckeyes. The Utes controlled this game from start...

Park City Fashion Week Brings the Runway to the Rockies

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival parted the curtains and rolled out the runway for the fifth annual "Park City Fashion Week."

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer | February 1, 2025

Lights dimmed, cameras flashed, drinks were poured and music filled the room as the words “Park City Fashion Week” were plastered on the stage. On Jan. 26, Kim Kienow transformed The...

Utah Senate Passes Bill Modifying Ballot Initiatives

The new bill adds requirements that voter initiatives be advertised across Utah and be submitted with a plan for funding.

By Giovanni Radtke, Assistant News Editor | February 1, 2025

A bill that adds hurdles for Utahns to put voter initiatives on the ballot is making its way through the state legislature. The Utah Senate voted 21-7 last Friday to approve SB73, which would...

Sundance 2025: Isaiah Saxon on Creating ‘The Legend of Ochi’

The hallmarks of this filmmaker's early environmentalist art can be spotted throughout his new, debut film.

By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor | January 31, 2025

Isaiah Saxon has spent his career creating art that celebrates the natural world. As the co-founder of Encyclopedia Pictura, Saxon has long been a storyteller with a mission. His work includes...

The U Releases Statement After Sweeping Immigration Policy Changes

The U is consulting with higher education organizations to assess the potential impacts policy changes on immigration will have on students, faculty and staff.

By Emerson Hagy, News Editor | January 31, 2025

On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders that affected immigration policy and declared a national emergency. These orders and the subsequent national emergency...

Sundance 2025: ‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’ Is a Love Story

"Jeff Buckley, It's Never Over," is a highlight of the Sundance Film Festival, bringing Buckley's story to audience's hearts.

By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer | January 31, 2025

"Jeff Buckley, It's Never Over," a featured film at the Sundance Film Festival directed by Amy Berg, is a testament to love through music and human connection. The documentary included never-before-seen...

Sundance 2025: Meredith Marks Partners With NephCure

Marks discussed her partnership with NephCure to raise kidney disease awareness at the Sundance Film Festival.

By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer | January 30, 2025

On Jan. 25, "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" cast member Meredith Marks hosted an event partnered with NephCure, an organization focused on furthering research and medical advancements for...

Opinion: SB24 Protects Utah Children

The Utah Legislature must pass SB24 to keep children safe from abuse and punish abusers to the full extent of the law.

By Noah Wright, Opinion Writer | January 30, 2025

Subterranean dungeons, psychological abuse, tightly bound shackles, impending starvation and forced labor might sound out-of-place in a Southern Utah mommy-blogger’s suburban home. However, recent...

ASUU Announces Candidates for 2025 Election

On Monday, ASUU announced candidates for the 2025 election. Five tickets are running in the executive race. Candidates for attorney general, the legislative assembly and the senate were also announced.

By Josi Hinds, News Editor | January 29, 2025

On Monday, ASUU, the University of Utah's governing student body, officially announced candidates for the 2025 election with five tickets campaigning for the 2025–26 student body presidency. The...