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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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The Daily Utah Chronicle

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Red Rocks face beam challenges

Red Rocks face beam challenges

January 21, 2014

After two weeks of competition, the Red Rocks are off to an incredibly impressive start, and they have the numbers to prove it. Utah is first in the nation on vault, second on floor and tied for eighth...

Rosalie Waller competes in the hurdles event during the Utah Spring Classic last season. Photo by Erin Burns.

Freshmen shine at first meet

January 21, 2014

After upperclassmen led the charge in the season opener at BYU two weekends ago, it was the newcomers’ turn to shine at the Snake River Open in Pocatello, Idaho. Freshman Alissa Atisme had two second-place...

Mens basketball: Utah defeats No. 25 UCLA

Men’s basketball: Utah defeats No. 25 UCLA

January 21, 2014

On an afternoon when Ute fans packed the Huntsman Center to celebrate the past, the current team gave them a big reason to cheer. Utah survived a furious UCLA rally to upset the No. 25 Bruins 74-69 Saturday....

Womens basketball: Utes conquer Cougars with last-second lay-up

Women’s basketball: Utes conquer Cougars with last-second lay-up

January 20, 2014

With its previous two games coming down to the wire, Utah found itself in a similar situation over the weekend. Senior forward Michelle Plouffe put in a layup with 2.4 seconds left on the clock to give...

Tennis: Utah dominates in doubles, crushes WSU

Tennis: Utah dominates in doubles, crushes WSU

January 20, 2014

The men’s tennis team started its spring season strong as it beat Weber State 6-1 Saturday at the Eccles Tennis Center. Utah’s doubles teams had no difficulty, as they swept the Wildcats in all three...

Photo by Chris Ayers.

Gymnastics: Red Rocks on the road

January 17, 2014

After competing at home to start off the season last week, the No. 4 Red Rocks will have their first road test of the campaign tonight as they open up Pac-12 action against Cal in Berkeley. Utah (3-0,...

Men’s basketball: Utah offense gets going in win over USC

January 17, 2014

After losing two games in Washington last week, the Utes didn't hide the fact that they viewed Thursday's contest against USC as a must-win. Mission accomplished. Utah used a strong second half to run...

Freshman forward Emily Potter attacks the hoop at last week’s game against the Golden Bears at the Huntsman Center. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Women’s basketball: Freshmen making strides for Utah

January 16, 2014

Although the goal of making the NCAA Tournament this year seems rather bleak, Utah can’t help but feel good about the years to come. This season has not gone exactly as the Utes had hoped, as they have...

Sophmore forward Delon Wright shows how serious he is about basketball at the U. Photo by Conor Barry.

Men’s basketball: Playing for Utes is ‘Wright’ choice

January 16, 2014

At media day before this season began, a great deal of buzz surrounded incoming junior Delon Wright. Not only does he boast an impressive pedigree as the younger brother of NBA player Dorell Wright, but...

Students and fans pack the Huntsman Center to cheer on the Runnin Utes. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Men’s basketball: USC coach’s former glory no guarantee of Trojan victory

January 15, 2014

Last March, former Florida Gulf Coast University head coach Andy Enfield helped instigate madness when he guided the 15th-seeded Eagles to a Sweet Sixteen appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Shortly after...