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Director Cheryl Cluff, Actors Tracie Merrill, Sydney Shoell, Latoya Cameron, all in P.G. ANON, the first play in Plan-Bs upcoming season | Courtesy of Plan-B Theatre

Plan-B Theatre Releases Plans for an Audio-Only Season

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor January 31, 2021

  When Plan-B Theatre’s playwrights began work on the 2020-21 season, they had visions of live performances, stage blocking, big audiences and, ultimately, lots and lots of face-to-face interaction. Enter...

Still from Son of Monarchs (Courtesy: Sundance)

Sundance’s ‘Son of Monarchs’ Is the Spiritual and Scientific Anthem We Didn’t Know We Needed

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor January 30, 2021

  Director and biologist Alexis Gambis’ award-winning film “Son of Monarchs” made its international premiere on Jan. 29, the second day of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. This semi-fictional...

A still from Strawberry Mansion by Albert Birney and Kentucker Audley (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | Photo by Tyler Davis)

Surrealism and the Power of Human Connection in ‘Strawberry Mansion’

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor January 30, 2021

  “Strawberry Mansion” is set in a not-too-distant future wherein dreams are recorded and taxed. Arabella “Bella” Isadora (Penny Fuller) is an eccentric old lady who lives in a strawberry-colored...

The U of U Volleyball team beat the Arizona Wildcats in three straight sets during the match on Jan 24, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Road Ahead for Utah Volleyball

By Justin Prather, Sports Writer January 30, 2021

  After being postponed due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the official 22-match Pac-12 schedule for the 2020-2021 women’s volleyball season was released Jan. 19. Additionally, University...

A still from Summer Of Soul (Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) by Ahmir Questlove Thompson (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

‘Summer of Soul’ Records a Forgotten Festival and Celebrates a Revolutionary Era

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor January 29, 2021

  On Jan. 28, the first day of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson made his directorial debut with “Summer of Soul (...Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised).”  In...

University of Utah freshman center Branden Carlson (35) shoots the ball during an NCAA Basketball game vs. University of Washington at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (Photo by Jalen Pace | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Split Washington Road Trip, Lose Late to Washington Huskies

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor January 24, 2021

  Despite leading for over three-fourths of the game, the Runnin’ Utes committed several costly turnovers in the final minutes of play and fell to Washington, 83-79. First Half It was an even...

U of U swimmer 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 Swim and Dive Sweep Colorado Mesa

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer January 24, 2021

  The University of Utah swept Colorado Mesa in both Men’s and Women’s Swimming and in the Diving Event. The women beat Colorado Mesa 176-67 while the Men won 191-52. The day was made even...

The Utah Red Rocks gymnast and University of Utah sophomore Maile O Keefe celebrates her performance on the bar against the Arizona Wildcats in an NCAA dual meet at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on 23 Jan 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 6 Red Rocks Rebound Versus Arizona

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor January 23, 2021

  It was a much needed bounce-back win for the No. 6 University of Utah Red Rocks Gymnastics team as they defeated the Arizona Wildcats 197.075-195.650. The Red Rocks now move to 4-1 overall and...

University of Utah womens basketball player, Dru Gylten (#10), runs alongside an opponent 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)

Turnovers Doom Utah Despite Promising Offensive Performance, Lose To Arizona

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer January 22, 2021

  The University of Utah women's basketball team set a record under Lynne Roberts with 29 turnovers in a 66-54 loss to the tenth-ranked Arizona Wildcats. “Arizona is so aggressive and physical....

The Utah Red Rocks gymnast and University of Utah senior Emilie LaBlanc eyes on the bars before her performance during the Best of Utah NCAA Gymnasitics Meet at Maverick Center, West Valley City on 09 Jan 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 6 Red Rocks To Open Pac-12 Competition Versus Arizona

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor January 22, 2021

  After their first road trip of the season, the No. 6 University of Utah Red Rocks gymnastics team is set to open their in-conference slate of meets this Saturday, Jan. 23 as they host Arizona....