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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 women's 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....

University of Utah men's basketball player Branden Carlson (#35) takes a free throw in the Utes' win against Utah Valley on Dec. 15, 2020 in the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Bounce Back, Earn First Pac-12 Road Win Since 2018

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor January 21, 2021

  The Runnin' Utes picked up a much-needed win on Thursday evening, defeating the Washington State Cougars on the road in their most dominant performance of the season. Utah moved to 6-6 overall,...

University of Utah women's 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)

Women’s Basketball Takes on Wildcats and Sun Devils

By Carlos Padilla January 21, 2021

  Following a postponement of their matchup against the California Golden Bears, the University of Utah women’s basketball team will hit the road as they face Pac 12 opponents, Arizona and Arizona...

Pac-12 conference comissioner Larry Scott, Friday, March 11, 2016. (Mike Sheehan, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott To Step Down in June

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor January 21, 2021

  Late on Wednesday night, the Pac-12 Conference announced that longtime commissioner Larry Scott would not be retained and would step down from his position come June 30, 2021. Per the conference...

University of Utah Head Coach Larry Krystkowiak walks his team through a play during an NCAA Basketball game vs. the Stanford Cardinals at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Head on the Road to Face Both Washington Schools After Disappointing Home Stand

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor January 20, 2021

  The University of Utah Runnin’ Utes face a do-or-die week of competition after going 1-3 during a four-game homestand. Utah will head on the road to face both Washington teams with an opportunity...