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School of Music Offers Its First Sensory-Friendly Performance

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer April 12, 2024

  The University of Utah’s School of Music will have its first-ever sensory-friendly performance Saturday, with U Opera’s matinee showing of “A.L.I.C.E.” “This performance is for children...

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‘Challengers’: Too Ballsy To Lose

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer April 12, 2024

  If one word could describe the filmography of Italian director Luca Guadagnino, it would be “sensual.” From “Call Me By Your Name” to “Bones and All,” Guadagnino’s movies have...

University of Utah graduate student, pitcher Kyle Robeniol, in a game vs. the Arizona State University Sun Devils at Smiths Ballpark on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Falls in Rivalry Game After BYU’s Eighth Inning Rally

By Austin Eames, Sports Writer April 12, 2024

  Utah baseball entered the eighth inning of their Tuesday night rivalry game against BYU tied 3-3. A series of errors in the top of the inning gave the Cougars a 7-3 lead. Utah was not able to...

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‘Monkey Man’: From Cages to Kings

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer April 12, 2024

  With (literal) bone-crushing action sequences and gut-wrenching sociopolitical commentary, Dev Patel’s "Monkey Man" is a film unlike any other. While some may refer it to a "John Wick"-reminiscent...

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Vampire Weekend’s ‘Only God Was Above Us’ Review

By Jansen Heaton, Arts Writer April 11, 2024

  "Only God Was Above Us" is the highly anticipated fifth album of American rock band Vampire Weekend. This album marks the mastery of the band’s distinct indie rock sound. Due to this distinct...

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‘Invincible’ Season 2: Ending with a Bang, Despite Delays

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer April 11, 2024

  After taking a two-year hiatus between seasons, and then a four-month hiatus dividing the second season, season 2 of Prime Video's animated superhero show “Invincible” concludes with a multiverse...

University of Utah Football QB Cam Rising (#7) during the NCAA football game versus the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at Rice-Eccles Stadium on campus in Salt Lake City.

Cam Rising Ranked No. 9 on ESPN’s 2024 Quarterback List

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor April 10, 2024

  All college football fans always look forward to the next year, but fans at the University of Utah have much more to look forward to. Amidst all of the talk about Utah joining the Big 12 and new...

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‘Civil War’ Examines the Frightening World of War Photography

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer April 10, 2024

  When A24 sent out the first poster for Alex Garland’s “Civil War” late last year, it appeared remarkably cheap and insincere. Film studios have never shied away from producing films that...

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‘Damsel’ is Not a Typical Fairytale

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer April 10, 2024

  "Damsel" is not a fairytale, which may be shocking given the fantastical nature of the trailers that preceded the film’s release on March 8, 2024. In an unexpected turn of events, the Netflix...

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‘The First Omen’: The Renaissance of Religious Horror

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer April 9, 2024

  Since the dawn of horror, stories of religious terror have been pervasive. The epic biblical tales of demons and unholy powers wreaking havoc have inspired countless terrifying films, many of...