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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...

Ute golfer Nathan Wunderli. (Chronicle archives)

Utah Golf Finishes Seventh in NCAA Regionals

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor May 19, 2021

  Utah, along with seven other Pac-12 competitors, competed in the 2021 NCAA Golf Regional competition. Pac-12 champions and No. 4 seed Arizona, No. 7 seed Washington, No. 9 seed Utah, and No....

Head to Head: NBA Regular Season Awards

Head to Head: NBA Regular Season Awards

By Brian Preece, Ethan Pearce, and Cole Bagley May 19, 2021

  Within the blink of an eye, the NBA has gone from a shotgun start on December 22, 2020, just 72 days after the Lakers won their 17th championship in the Orlando bubble, to the controversial play-in...

Artist George F. Baker III poses with his mural at Mural Fest 2021. (Photo by Luke Jackson | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Mural Fest 2021 Brings Healing, Fosters Sense of Community

By Luke Jackson May 19, 2021

  The sun smiled fondly on Salt Lake City as 10 artists from around the country proudly stood surveying their work. They beamed as the members of the Salt Lake community gathered around their murals,...

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Previewing the NBA Playoff Play-in Games

By Aria Fatahian, Sports Writer May 18, 2021

  The NBA play-in tournament is set to begin on Tuesday, May 18, and will continue until Friday to determine the final two spots for the playoffs. The Format The format will be as followed: in...

Tartuffe Promotion Image. (Courtesy University of Utah Department of Theatre)

U Theatre’s Production of ‘Tartuffe’ is a Divine Satirical Comedy

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer May 17, 2021

  The Department of Theatre’s latest production “Tartuffe” ran from May 5-12 via virtual screenings on their website. Originally written by Molière and produced with a new translation by...

University of Utah junior hurdler Brooke Martin started out of the blocks during the Womens 400 meter hurdles in an NCAA track and field meet at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday April 13, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Competes at Pac-12 Championships

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer May 16, 2021

  The University of Utah track and field team was in Los Angeles to compete in the Pac-12 Championships, taking place on May 14-16. Utah sent 20 student athletes to compete in the race after not...

Reanne Acasio prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of
ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly. (Courtesy Reanne Acasio)

‘ALABASTER’ Gives Heartbreakingly Comic Premiere at Salt Lake Acting Company

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor May 16, 2021

  In their season of streaming productions, Salt Lake Acting Company recently produced Audrey Cefaly’s “ALABASTER,” which follows a photographer named Alice to Alabaster, Ala. to meet and...

University of Utah graduate student Jaylon McLaughlin (10) 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 Falls Apart on the Mound, Swept by Ducks

By Justin Prather, Sports Writer May 16, 2021

  The University of Utah baseball team hosted the Oregon Ducks for a three-game series this weekend. Playing at Lindquist Field in Ogden, the Utes walked in confident after a great run over the...

(Photo by Noah Elliott Morrison | Courtesy Lisa Waud)

Plants Are a Creative and Environmental Inspiration for Good

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer May 16, 2021

  There is no denying that plant ownership has seen a recent resurgence in pop culture and even within our day-to-day lives. More and more people are purchasing plants and investing in their gardens...