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Art Column: How a TikTok Ban Could Affect Creators and Free Speech

With the upcoming TikTok ban, it's time to examine the impact it will have on those on and off the app.
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor | January 19, 2025

  As TikTok went down Saturday night, and was quickly brought back online the next day, the unclear fate of the popular social media app still raises critical concerns about free speech, economic...

The Utah Red Rocks cheers for their teammates at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships semifinals at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 5 Red Rocks Defeat Iowa State Despite Injuries

The No. 5 Red Rocks defeated the Iowa State Cyclones 197.300 to 194.850 Friday night. However, Utah's Avery Neff suffered an apparent lower leg injury in the meet.
By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer | January 19, 2025

  The No. 5 Red Rocks defeated the Iowa State Cyclones 197.300 to 194.850 Friday night at the Jon M. Hunstman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This was Utah’s first meet in the Big-12 Conference. The...

Colorful houses on Main Street highlight Park City’s unique ski town character. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Loverso).

Park City Ski Patrol Strike and One Grad Student Perspective

After a 10-day long strike, the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association announced a new contract with Vail addressing patroller concerns. But, the strike also highlights a fight for fair wages across the Salt Lake valley.
By Emerson Hagy, News Editor | January 17, 2025

  In late Dec. 2024, nearly 200 ski patrollers at Utah's Park City Mountain Resort launched a strike, citing inadequate wages amid rising living costs. Represented by the Park City Professional...

Gianna Kneepkens (No. 5, So.) of the University of Utah women's basketball team during the game versus No. 3 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)

Utah Women’s Basketball Struggles on the Road in Waco

Utah Women's Basketball headed to Baylor on Tuesday night for their first conference matchup with the Bears but could not get the win as they fell, 70-61.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | January 16, 2025

  The Utah Women’s Basketball team fell just short of a road win over the Baylor Bears in their sixth Big 12 matchup of the season. The 61-70 loss was a neck-and-neck game before the Bears ultimately...

Rep. Candice Pierucci discusses the need for higher education programs leading to professional success.

Utah House Majority Announces 2025 Policy Priorities

Education, the cost of living, infrastructure and crime rank high among the legislature's priorities with the next legislative session starting Jan. 21.
By Grace Maya, News Writer | January 15, 2025

  The Utah House Majority Caucus hosted a press conference on Monday to discuss policy priorities for the upcoming 2025 legislative session. These priorities include education, the cost of living,...

Participants at Rally To Save Our Great Salt Lake at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Opinion: Can We Get Back To Politics, Please?

The Utah Legislature's session and presidential Inauguration Day loom on the horizon. With them, a suspicious abundance of threats to marginalized groups and a concerning lack of proposed solutions to the problems voters grapple with daily.
By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer | January 15, 2025

  The past four years have burdened Americans with financial hardship due to economic turmoil. Now more than ever, it is crucial for political officials to address these issues head-on and create...

The Utah State Capitol, West Valley City and Rio Tinto Kennecott Smelter seen from the Avenues in Salt Lake City on Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Opinion: Loneliness Fueled This Election

America’s loneliness epidemic has eroded trust and fueled extremism. Rebuilding community bonds is the key to saving democracy.
By Samantha Reagan, Opinion Writer | January 14, 2025

  The dust over the 2024 presidential election has begun to settle. The country has had some time to digest. Journalists, politicians and political analysts alike have proposed competing explanations...

The Runnin’ Utes light the U after defeating the BYU Cougars at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 09, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Take Down Oklahoma State for First Big 12 Win

The Utah men's basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak with a resounding 83-62 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys Saturday evening.
By Max Valva, Sports Writer | January 13, 2025

  The Utah men's basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak with a resounding 83-62 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys Saturday evening at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, marking their...

The Utah women’s basketball team celebrates after scoring against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

Utah Womens’ Basketball Falls Short Against No. 12 Kansas State

The Utes were tested in a tough matchup against a top 25 team but could not pull of the upset.
By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer | January 13, 2025

  After the Lady Utes' last game, they had just been ranked #22 in the nation, a first for new head coach Gavin Petersen. On Wednesday night, the Utes faced off against the Kansas State Wildcats...