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The Utes softball team defended the diamond in a three game series against UCLA. Sophomore Alyssa Barrera lays down a bunt for the Utes.(Photo by: Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball: Learning to Play Together

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer February 18, 2021

  It rained and (gasps) even snowed in Salt Lake last weekend; far from the sunshine and warmth associated with softball. Fortunately for University of Utah head softball coach Amy Hogue’s team,...

Mads Mikkelsen in Another Round.(Courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films)

The Top 3 Films to Come Out of 2020

By Luke Jackson February 17, 2021

  If you’re like most people, you were more than ready to tuck 2020 into bed and put it away for good. Well, let's take a moment to dive back in. It was a rough year, but you’ve heard that...

University of Utah senior guard Alfonso Plummer (25) in a NCAA Basketball game vs. the Arizona Wildcats at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Head Northwest for Weekend Against Beavers and Ducks

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor February 17, 2021

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team will stay on the road this week as they head up to Oregon to face off against the Ducks and Beavers. Utah is coming off a loss to Stanford which...

Drumset (courtesty of Eric Openshaw)

The 5 Black Alternative Bands You Need to Know in 2021

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer February 16, 2021

  The alternative rock genre is overwhelmingly white despite the poignant role that Black artists have played in the scene since its conception. The creativity and talent of Black musicians are...

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Black History Month and the Value of Representation in Film

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor February 16, 2021

  Since 1976, February has been the designated month to recognize Black history. This month was designed as a way to celebrate the achievements of Black people and their contributions to U.S. history....

University of Utah womens basketball player, Lola Pendande (#12), looks for a pass in the game against Arizona State University in the Jon M. Huntsman center in Salt Lake City on Dec. 18, 2020. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Women’s Basketball Run Out of the Gym by No. 6 Stanford

By Carlos Padilla February 15, 2021

  In what can only be described as a beat down, the University of Utah women’s basketball team was ran out of the Maples Pavilion at the hands of the No. 6 ranked Stanford Cardinal by a score...

Junior U of U swimmer, Andrei Ungur, during the swim and dive meet vs The Colo Mesa Mavericks on Jan 23, 2021 at the Ute Natatorium on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Swim Falls to USC

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer February 14, 2021

  The University of Utah men’s swim team headed out west to compete against USC in their last dual meet of the season. The meet took place at the Uytengsu Aquatics Center in Los Angeles. The...

University of Utah womens basketball player, Niyah Becker (#14), drives to the rim in the game against the University of Arizona in the Jon M. Huntsman center in Salt Lake City on Dec. 20, 2020. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No Answers: Utah Women’s Basketball Surrenders Another Lead to USC

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer February 14, 2021

  University of Utah head women’s basketball coach Lynne Roberts is not happy. As the time ran down on yet another Utah loss that would lead the team to a 2-7 record at the Jon M. Huntsman Center,...

Utah mens tennis player and University of Utah freshman Geronimo Busleiman plays during an NCAA dual meet against the Idaho State Bengals at the George Eccles Tennis Center in Salt Lake City on Jan. 30, 2021.

Men’s Tennis Sweeps Boise State as Women’s Match Cancelled

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor February 14, 2021

  The University of Utah Men’s tennis team dominated competition this week as they swept Boise State 7-0 on Feb. 13. The men have now won five matches in a row and have a great record of 7-2,...

University of Utah sophomore center Branden Carlson (35) in a NCAA Basketball game vs. the Arizona Wildcats at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Fall Short at Stanford

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor February 14, 2021

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team took a loss to the Stanford Cardinals on Saturday night — snapping a three-game winning streak. Despite a late attempted comeback, Utah went cold...