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The Rise of the Ball Brothers

By Aria Fatahian, Sports Writer July 17, 2021

  One of the hottest last names in all of basketball right now is Ball. The Ball brothers have taken over the NBA and this is only the beginning to their stardom in basketball. What's going on...

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ is Not Good — Not Even a Little Bit.

By Luke Jackson July 17, 2021

  From the corporate overlords who attempt to concoct the next movie sensation to better occupy our minds and exploit our wallets comes the "Space Jam" remake that nobody asked for. Starring "The...

Benicio del Toro and Don Cheadle in No Sudden Move. (Courtesy of Claudette Barius and Warner Bros.)

‘No Sudden Move’ Brings Classic Film Noir Style into the Streaming Era

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer July 14, 2021

  On a nondescript street in a suburban area of Detroit, Michigan in 1954, a family’s morning routine is disrupted by the appearance of three men, masked and armed. In this tense and terrifying...

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The 2021 NBA Draft Will Be the Most Exciting in Years

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor July 14, 2021

  The NBA Finals are coming to a close, meaning that the attention of many fans will now be turning to the NBA Draft. The lottery is set and we know which teams will be picking where, which...

University of Utah quarterback, senior, Charlie Brewer, in the University of Utah Spring Football Game on Saturday, Apr. 17, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Four Biggest College Football Storylines in the State of Utah

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer July 13, 2021

  You can almost taste it. The calendar flips past July 4, and one thought creeps into the mind: football. The sport that America revolves around is just two short months from returning. We...

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UFC 264 Preview: McGregor vs Poirier Trilogy

By Aria Fatahian, Sports Writer July 12, 2021

  UFC 264 is finally here, and it brings the highly anticipated trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. The Trilogy This will be the third fight between McGregor and Poirier...

Ballet West first soloist Kaitlyn Addison for In the Balance. (Courtesy Ballet West)

Ballet West Explores Dance in the Pandemic through Docuseries ‘In the Balance’

By India Bown, Arts Writer July 12, 2021

  The COVID-19 pandemic brought on terrifying unknowns for everyone, but many artists found themselves possibly losing their livelihoods in the shift towards isolation. Series of shutdowns...

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‘Black Widow’ Reinforces the Importance of the Female Gaze in Film

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer July 12, 2021

  This article has spoilers for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its movies. Inspired by the Marvel comics, the movie “Black Widow” follows Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) as she...

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Twenty One Pilots Showcase Stunning Style with ‘Scaled and Icy’

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer July 9, 2021

  Twenty One Pilots has gained popularity in recent years thanks to the innovative and genre-bending style of their music. The alternative music duo gained traction in 2015 with the release of...

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To Binge or Not to Binge Episode 87: ‘Cruel Summer’

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer July 7, 2021

  “Cruel Summer” is a teen thriller television series created by Bert V. Royal on Freeform and streaming on Hulu. The series follows the lives of two teen girls: Kate Wallis (Olivia Holt),...