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Runnin’ Utes Struggle Against No. 7 Ranked Houston Cougars

Coming off a big win against arch rival BYU, the Runnin’ Utes traveled to the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas for a tough matchup against the No. 7 Houston Cougars.

By Max Valva, Sports Writer | January 25, 2025

Coming off a big win against arch-rival BYU, the Runnin’ Utes traveled to the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas for a tough matchup against the No. 7 Houston Cougars. Despite facing one of the nation’s...

Here Are Some Bills to Look Out For During the 2025 Legislative Session

Public lands management and barring collective bargaining between public employers and labor unions are some issues in this year's legislative session.

By Emerson Hagy and Elle Crossley | January 25, 2025

As Utah’s 2025 legislative session is underway, bills curtailing federal influence on public lands, barring collective bargaining and banning fluoride in public waters are only some of the...

U President Taylor Randall Sees ‘optimism’ in Utah’s 2025 Legislative Session

In an interview with The Daily Utah Chronicle, Randall discussed how the U is preparing for potential budget cuts and the future of the U's Physical Development Plan.

By Giovanni Radtke, Assistant News Editor | January 23, 2025

University of Utah President Taylor Randall said he thinks "there's reason for optimism" in this year's legislative session as lawmakers call on universities to shift funds towards courses with better...

Utah Takes Tough Loss on the Road Against No. 10 TCU

Utah Women's Basketball had a tough game on the road against the No. 10 ranked TCU Horned Frogs in Texas, returning home with a 73-81 defeat.

By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer | January 22, 2025

On Friday, the Utah Women's Basketball team had a tough game against TCU on the road in Texas. Despite an impressive 26 points from Gianna Kneepkens, the Utes fell short 73-81. First Half The...

No. 5 Red Rocks Win Best of Utah Meet in Dominant Fashion

The fifth ranked Red Rocks scored a 197.950 to take first place overall at the Les Olson IT Best of Utah meet on Monday night at the Maverick Center.

By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer | January 22, 2025

The No. 5 Red Rocks scored a 197.950 to take first place at the Les Olson IT Best of Utah meet Monday night at the Maverik Center in West Valley. The Red Rocks tied Oklahoma for the highest score...

U Leaders ‘Make the Case’ for Higher Ed in Legislative Preview

University administration discussed strategies for implementing budget cuts on higher ed and tuition costs ahead of the 2025 legislative session.

By Giovanni Radtke, Assistant News Editor | January 21, 2025

University of Utah leaders discussed looming budget cuts and reallocation and how they can keep tuition low at a Hinckley Forum last Thursday. U President Taylor Randall was joined by Provost...

Opinion: Industrial Agriculture is Killing Americans

Industrial agriculture relies on factory farms and chemical practices to produce food at a massive scale, but this system comes with several costs.

By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | January 21, 2025

Industrial agriculture is a large-scale farming practice involving hundreds of animals in a confined space and various chemical fertilizers on crops to produce huge amounts of food quickly. ...

UnitedHealthcare and the Student Health Center at the University of Utah

The murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO in December sparked a nationwide discussion on health insurance. What is UnitedHealthcare's relationship to college students?

By Grace Maya, News Writer | January 21, 2025

The end of 2024 was met with a number of high-profile stories from across the globe. Yet, one story captured a high level of interest on campus and worldwide. On Dec. 4, 2024, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare...

Opinion: University of Utah Students v. Their Wallets

It seems as though the University of Utah is acting in the interest of financial gain, instead of for the betterment of the student body.

By Charlotte Hansen | January 21, 2025

In a September Instagram post, the University of Utah announced its next on-campus housing development. The response has been overwhelmingly negative. From an outside perspective, this may...

Opinion: Keep Local Music Local

The local music scene in Salt Lake City is something special. We must not let large companies dominate this space through monopolization and acquisition.

By Elizabeth Griffee, Assistant Opinion Editor | January 20, 2025

Salt Lake City is home to a flourishing local music scene. Big names such as Imagine Dragons, The Brobecks, Neon Trees and The Used got their start here in Utah. These are just some of the successful...