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A memorial to James Hatsuki Wakasa stands at the Topaz Internment Camp Site in Delta, UT on March 31, 2022. (Photo by Grace Hall | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Research Project ‘Sheds Light’ on World War II Homefront

The project investigates the often-overlooked stories of Latinos, Native Americans, LGBTQ people, disabled people and the environment during WWII.
By Giovanni Radtke, Assistant News Editor | January 6, 2025

  A research project on the history of the U.S. home front during World War II is wrapping up, and its findings are expected to be published in early 2025. The project focused on the home front...

A polar bear at Utah's Hogle Zoo. (Photo Courtesy of Liliana Anderson).

Utah’s Largest Zoo Adapts to Climate Change to Protect its Animals

Wildlife and animals in outdoor spaces at Salt Lake County zoos, aquariums and aviaries also contend with the effects of a changing climate and bad air.
By Liliana Anderson | January 6, 2025

  As winter sets in, the annual inversions that blanket the Salt Lake Valley bring along toxic pollutants trapped in a haze of cold fog. And the humans of Utah aren’t the only locals enduring...

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

From Slopes to Gold: How Park City Nurtures Olympic Dreams

Since hosting the 2002 Winter Olympics, Park City has continued to grow to help aspiring athletes make it to the world stage of athletic competition.
By Kelly Loverso | January 5, 2025

  For young athletes pursuing Olympic dreams, Park City – just 30 minutes from the University of Utah –  is a town where opportunity and preparation align. With access to top-tier facilities,...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints office building in Salt Lake City on Aug. 28, 2020. (Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Religion at the U: Campus Organizations Bridge Faith and Secular Divides

The Spiritual Wellness Program and the Student Interfaith Coalition provide resources for students seeking dialogue about faith.
By Addy Cowley, News Editor, Photographer | January 3, 2025

  In the article "Religion at the U: Students’ Experiences With Faith On Campus," The Daily Utah Chronicle surveyed students on their thoughts and interactions with faith on campus. Multiple...

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 12, 2017.

Training Future Diplomats: A New Major Coming to the U

The U's new diplomacy program will be the first in Utah.
By Elle Crossley, News Writer | January 2, 2025

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

Footprints and a snow angel found on top of Silver Lake at Brighton, Utah, on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Like many other alpine lakes found in the Wasatch, Silver Lake freezes over during the winter with ice thick enough to walk on and ski across. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Photo Series: Lifeblood of the Valley

How water from the Wasatch powers, provides and protects.
By Marco Lozzi, Photo Director | January 2, 2025

  The landscape of northern Utah is defined by its sweeping mountain ranges, beautiful valleys and expansive Great Salt Lake. Despite the disparity of these natural features, they are all deeply...

All-gender restroom facility located in the J. Willard Marriott Library. Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Walsh

University Expands All-gender Restrooms Following H.B. 257

Since the Utah Legislature is still reviewing and updating state law regarding restrooms in public buildings, the university is taking a slow and cautious approach to converting these restrooms. 
By Nevaeh Anderson | January 2, 2025

  Construction workers recently laid tile and installed the first all-gender restroom in the University of Utah’s Language and Communication Building. There are now more than 100 such restrooms...

Members of the MUSS participate in the third down jump amidst the rain in a Pac-12 football game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Madeline Rencher, Daily Utah Chronicle.

The Magic of Football’s Snow Games

Throughout football's history, endless memories of snowy gridiron battles have led snow games to become a fan-favorite.
By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer | December 31, 2024

  The winter months — characterized by short days and cold temperatures, opinions on the season vary greatly from person to person. For football fans though, the winter months bring on the potential...

A demonstrator holds a sign that reads "Abortion is essential health care" at the protest against the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade at the Utah State Capitol on May 5, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

How Abortion Restrictions Impact Education, Economic Status

Two new studies revealed that teen women living in places with fewer abortion restrictions have better education and economic outcomes on average.
By Giovanni Radtke, Assistant News Editor | December 31, 2024

  Women living in states with fewer abortion restrictions as teens and girls who received an abortion in adolescence were more likely to have higher incomes, graduate college and report less financial...