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University of Utah Softball team players warm up before an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Recapping the 2021 Utah Softball Season

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer May 28, 2021

  The 2021 season presented more challenges than any in recent memory for the University of Utah softball team. Uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic had some wondering if the season...

SNL cast members huddle together at the end of the season 46 finales cold open.

Season 46 Finale of ‘Saturday Night Live’ Was a Tearful, Yet Joyous Sendoff

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer May 26, 2021

  NBC's "Saturday Night Live" has been a saving grace during a year of unpredictability, especially after months of social distancing and separation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people got to...

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NBA First Round Playoff Preview

By Aria Fatahian, Sports Writer May 25, 2021

  The first round of the NBA playoffs started Saturday and features some fantastic matchups. With the NBA’s “play-in” format for playoffs this year, the first round matchups have ultimately...

University of Utah redshirt junior Vinny Zavolta (6) in a NCAA baseball game vs. Washington State at Smiths Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 10, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Take Game One, Drops Series to Huskies

By Justin Prather, Sports Writer May 24, 2021

  The University of Utah baseball team traveled up to Seattle for a three game series against the University of Washington Huskies. Coming into the weekend, Utah lost three to Oregon and won a...

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The NHL Playoffs Bring a New Format as the First Round Gets Under Way

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer May 23, 2021

  The NHL playoffs provide some of the most entertaining sports moments on the planet. Playoff hockey is a totally different product from the games that take place in the regular season. It’s...

Album cover art for Olivia Rodrigos debut release Sour.

‘Sour’ But Sweet: Olivia Rodrigo Shines on Debut Album

By India Bown, Arts Writer May 22, 2021

  In her debut album “Sour," 18-year-old Disney star Olivia Rodrigo breaks out of her shell and rises into fame with the songwriting abilities teased in her newly released singles coming into...

Poster for the Queer Spectra Arts Festival 2021: The Queer and Now. (Courtesy Queer Spectra Arts Festival)

The Queer & Now: The Queer Spectra Arts Festival Returns

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer May 21, 2021

  The third annual Queer Spectra Arts Festival, held May 22-23, 2021, is welcoming 43 LGBTQ+ artists from 13 different countries to showcase their work in a virtual celebration. This year’s theme...

The University of Utah runs onto the field during an NCAA football game vs. the Brigham Young University Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Washington Linebacker Transfer Josh Calvert Commits to Utah Football

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor May 20, 2021

  The University of Utah football program continues to take full advantage of the transfer portal as they add former Washington linebacker Josh Calvert just hours after the addition of Theo Howard....

The University of Utah football team marched onto the field during the NCAA football game vs. Weber State at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Lands Commitment From Oklahoma Wide Receiver Transfer Theo Howard

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor May 20, 2021

  The transfer portal has yet again shined on the University of Utah football program as they landed former Oklahoma receiver Theo Howard on Thursday afternoon, less than 24 hours after the addition...

The University of Utahs football team storm onto the field in an NCAA football game vs. BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday Nov. 24, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Lands Commitment From Washington Safety Transfer Brandon McKinney

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor May 19, 2021

  The University of Utah football program struck gold this week as they received a transfer commitment from a top safety prospect in Brandon McKinney. McKinney, who entered the portal in early...