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The University of Utah Entertainment Arts and Engineering Master Game Studio at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Liquid Narrative Research Group: Cracking the Code on the Science of Narrative 

By Arlo Marler October 9, 2023

  Have you ever considered that there could be a science of storytelling or narrative? According to R. Michael Young, the director and founder of the Liquid Narrative Research Group, the group...

Utah setter Grace Hammond (15) and middle blocker Emrie Satuala (2) in the game versus the Oregon State Beavers at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct. 06, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Defeats Oregon State, Falls to University of Oregon

By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer October 9, 2023

  The University of Utah volleyball team (8-8, 3-3 Pac-12) hosted Oregon's schools this past weekend. After picking up a win against Oregon State on Friday, the Utes were defeated by the University...

"Loki" (Courtesy of Marvel Studios)

‘Loki’ Season 2 Offers an Imperfect Yet Exciting Start

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor October 9, 2023

  It’s no secret that since the release of “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019, Marvel Studios has been releasing shows and films that don’t meet the standards of the pre-"Endgame" Marvel Cinematic...

A University of Utah helmet on the sidelines during an NCAA game vs. the Northern Illinois Universtiy Huskies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling)

Making Football Safer Through Science

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor October 8, 2023

  Sports are a fantastic thing to have in life. They bring activity, teamwork and competition together at once, but there are downsides to sports. There is always the risk of an injury that can...

Utah football player holding the keys to a new 2024 Ram Big Horn 1500. (Photo Courtesy of Utah Athletics)

Utah Crimson Collective Provides Trucks to Ute Football Players

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor October 7, 2023

  On Wednesday, Oct. 4, the Utah Crimson Collective made history. It has been years since NIL was started, but the University of Utah is taking it further than it has ever been. NIL was created...

(Design by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Artificial Intelligence in the Art World

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor October 7, 2023

  Of the long list of recent global issues, one of the most controversial is that of artificial intelligence. Of course, the concept of AI has been around for decades, a classic depiction being...

(Courtesy of University of Utah School of Dance)

The Past and Present Come Together in U Dance’s ‘Era’

By Grier Abercrombie, Arts Writer October 6, 2023

  Presented by the University of Utah School of Dance, "Era" features students performing pieces that exhibit an intersection of the past and present. Two pieces are choreographed by Melissa...

Ed Sheeran's "Autumn Variations" (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

Ed Sheeran’s ‘Autumn Variations’ is Stagnant and Bland

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer October 6, 2023

  On Sept. 29, Ed Sheeran released his latest album, “Autumn Variations.” The base album features 14 original songs and a second disc titled the “Fan Living Room Sessions” which gives fans...

The University of Utah Utes men's basketball team's center Branden Carlson plays against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday March 5, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball 2023-2024 Season Preview

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2023

  The Utah men's basketball team is coming off a rather disappointing season in year two of Craig Smith's tenure as head coach. With a decent amount of roster turnover, Smith is prepared to put...

(Courtesy of Lionsgate Films)

‘Saw X’: A Gory Return to Form

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor October 5, 2023

  Many believe that torture porn films were born 19 years ago with the release of James Wan’s “Saw.” The subgenre is defined as "a genre of horror films in which sadistic violence or torture...