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Screencap of trailer for "Ziwe" on Showtime featuring Ziwe Fumudoh. (Courtesy Showtime)

Comedian Ziwe Fumudoh Transforms the ‘Talk Show’ in Showtime Premiere

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor May 12, 2021

  Ziwe Fumudoh is no stranger to uncomfortable conversations. It’s the crux of the comedian’s 2017 YouTube series "Baited with Ziwe," where she unwittingly drove friends and guests into committing...

The University of Utah competes against Stanford during an NCAA Basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Basketball Lands Commitment from JUCO Transfer Bostyn Holt

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor May 11, 2021

  While the University of Utah men’s basketball program has seemingly been deteriorating with practically the entire 2020-21 roster transferring to other schools, the program hit a stroke of...

University of Utah football freshman running back Ty Jordan (No. 22) carries the ball down the field in the Utes' comeback win against Washington State University on Dec. 18, 2020 in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Athletics Announces Student-Athlete Crimson Carpet Winners

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor May 10, 2021

  University of Utah Athletics announced the winners of the 2021 Student-Athlete Crimson Carpet Awards on Monday afternoon. Among the winners was Ty Jordan, who passed away tragically in December...

University of Utah graduate student Kyle Robeniol (No. 13) in a NCAA baseball game vs. Washington State at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 10, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Sweeps Northern Colorado in Three-game Series

By Justin Prather, Sports Writer May 10, 2021

  The University of Utah baseball team stayed at home this weekend, albeit at a new venue, for a three-game series against the University of Northern Colorado Bears. The series kicked off on Saturday,...

University of Utah softball team player and sophomore Halle Morris (No. 22) bats during an NCAA dual meet against Arizona State University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Sleepless in Seattle, Gets Swept by Washington

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer May 9, 2021

  An 8-0 midweek win over the visiting Weber State Wildcats on Tuesday afternoon was exactly how the University of Utah softball team hoped to bounce back from a four-game sweep at the hands of...

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Up-and-coming Artist Toosii Talks New Mixtape ‘Thank You For Believing’

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor May 9, 2021

  After his biggest year yet, it's clear that Toosii's momentum will continue as his highly anticipated mixtape "Thank You For Believing" dropped on May 7. It's been an incredibly successful year...

The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track & field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track & Field Finish Successful Regular Season

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor May 8, 2021

  The University of Utah track and field team wrapped up another eventful week, participating in three meets. Utah competed at the Weber State Twilight in Ogden, Utah, the Oregon Twilight in Eugene,...

Cover of "Crown Prince: Book One of New Blood." (Courtesy Amazon)

Salt Lake’s W.D. Kilpack III Named Sinister Soup’s Author of the Month

By Luke Jackson May 8, 2021

  For W.D. Kilpack III, writing is old hat. Receiving his first publication credit at age nine and completing his first fantasy novel at 12, Kilpack is a seasoned pro at spinning stories. It is...

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Why We Need More Positive Disability Representation in Media

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer May 7, 2021

  The media that we consume — TV, books, music, painting, photography and more — is a vital part of how we communicate ideas and express ourselves to others. Naturally, people are often drawn...

University of Utah freshman Kai Roberts (No. 27) in a NCAA baseball game vs. Washington State at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 10, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball to Host Northern Colorado in Three Game Weekend Series

By Justin Prather, Sports Writer May 7, 2021

  Utah Baseball will stay at home to host the University of Northern Colorado Bears in a three-game matchup this weekend. The series begins on Saturday, May 8, and is the last non-conference series...