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Utah guard Gianna Kneepkens (5) versus the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Nov. 09, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Defeats BYU as Kneepkens Scores Career High

The Utah Women's basketball team headed down to Provo this weekend to square off against Rival BYU and came away victorious, 81-76.
By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer | January 28, 2025

  On Saturday afternoon, the Utah Women’s Basketball Team secured a massive win in enemy territory as they headed down to Provo to take on Brigham Young University. Gianna Kneepkens had a career-high...

Flags supporting the LGBTQ+ community hang over the balcony of each floor in a building at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Photo by Johnny Morris | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Column: Maintaining Moderation within Division

In an extremist political scene where we are told to fight tooth and nail for our beliefs, moderation is more important than ever before.
By Charlotte Hansen | January 28, 2025

  This article was originally published in the Elections print issue of The Daily Utah Chronicle, originally in stands in November of 2024. It has not been updated and some information may be out...

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Sundance 2025: ‘Train Dreams’ Is an Intimate Exploration of the Chasm Between Love and Loss

The Salt Lake Celebration of Sundance opened with an emotional rollercoaster film, examining the intricacies of love, loss and the journey to life after grief.
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer | January 27, 2025

  On Jan. 25, the Salt Lake Celebration of Sundance became home to the first-ever screening of Clint Bently’s new feature film, “Train Dreams.” The film, based on a novella of the same name...

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Sundance 2025: ACLU & Storytelling Empowers Artists

Audiences resonate and empathize with the messages they see on screen more because of storytelling and theatrical performance.
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | January 27, 2025

  On Jan. 25, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) hosted “ACLU & Storytelling: Driving Change in Uncertain Times” at the Sundance Film Festival.  The panel focused on narrative...

Utah Red Rocks’ Maile O’Keefe celebrates after her beam routines at the 2023 NCAA Women’s National Collegiate Gymnastics Championships at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, on April 13, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Gymnastics Win on the Road Against BYU

The fourth-ranked Red Rocks beat BYU 196.975 to 195.325 Friday night at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah.
By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer | January 27, 2025

  The No. 4 Red Rocks beat rival BYU 196.975 to 195.325 in a hotly contested matchup Friday night at the Marriott Center in Provo. This was the third meet in eight days for the Red Rocks. Head...

Gianna Kneepkens (#5, So.) of the University of Utah women's basketball team during the game versus No. 3 ranked Stanford Cardinal at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Gianna Kneepkens’ Career Night Powers Utah Past Kansas

Gianna Kneepkens and Jenna Johnson flirt with triple-doubles as the Utes take care of business at home.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | January 27, 2025

  The Utah women’s basketball team found a rhythm Wednesday night, defeating Kansas 79-61.  The Utes are now 14-5 on the season and 5-3 in Big 12 play. With a favorable remaining schedule...

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Opinion: The Arts And Humanities Are Under Attack

Higher education is under attack, with the legislative session targeting the arts, humanities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts that have long been the heart of well-rounded education.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | January 26, 2025

  In 2024 the Legislative session greatly impacted higher education, with several bills such as H.B. 257 and H.B. 261 attacking DEI efforts among Utah universities. Several budget cuts harmed higher...

Westward view of the Hurst Fire taken at 10:26 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2025 from the Oakridge Manufactured Home Park. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

The Science Behind the Southern California Wildfires

The Santa Ana winds, La Niña and climate change's drying of the soil converge to spread wildfires throughout LA county.
By Kate Keith, News Writer | January 25, 2025

  Wildfires have been erupting in southern California since Jan. 1. The fires' spread is an effect of the Santa Ana winds, which happen when air from the desert region of the United States comes...

The Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Deportation for Shoplifting: Immigration Bills to Watch this 2025 Legislative Session

The proposed bills include increasing criminal penalties for undocumented immigrants, establishing services for refugees and emergency funding for ESL programs.
By Grace Maya, News Writer | January 25, 2025

  Utah’s majority legislators stated that immigration is one of their top priorities and they have recently announced several bills related to immigration. Here’s how those specific bills...

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A Love Triangle Turned Crime Scene: ‘Dial M for Murder’

Love triangles, revenge murder and deception make for a perfect mystery.
By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor | January 25, 2025

  Podcasts and true crime documentaries are so in. But what about the theatre? No one puts on a better murder mystery than a 1950s playwright. The Pioneer Theatre Company’s (PTC) most recent...