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The Leopard Gecko at Geckos Live! at the Natural History Museum of Utah at the U in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 30th, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

“Geckos Live!” Reveals Art in Nature

February 1, 2016

At first glance, it’s almost unbelievable that geckos are real, let alone a natural product of evolution. In spite of their bulging eyes, sticky toes and detachable tail and skins, there’s something...

Head to Head: Is Macklemore's New Song a Positive Contribution to Race Conversation?

Head to Head: Is Macklemore’s New Song a Positive Contribution to Race Conversation?

February 1, 2016

Macklemore Checks His Privilege Effectively With New Song by Justin Adams Macklemore recently released the third single, titled "White Privilege II," of his upcoming album. In it, he asks questions about...

Sophomore Tanaeya Boclair (32) drives against the Fort Louis defense in an exhibition game at the Huntsman center on 6 Nov 2015.

Women’s Basketball: A Few Bright Spots Stand Out in a Tough Loss

February 1, 2016

Losing streaks aren't fun. Losing streaks at home are even worse. Sunday afternoon's matchup against the visiting UCLA Bruins was the game the Utes hoped would stop the bleeding. After a disappointing...

Rock the U Offers a Fresh Night of Fun for a Good Cause

Rock the U Offers a Fresh Night of Fun for a Good Cause

February 1, 2016

On Friday night, ASUU celebrated the 10th birthday of student philanthropy “Rock the U” at the Rice Eccles Towers. Students danced the night away to raise money for cancer research. According to the...

U Provides Experience for Pre-med Native American Students

U Provides Experience for Pre-med Native American Students

February 1, 2016

When Sam Hawkins sees his fellow medical school students, it’s hard not to notice that he is the only Native American there. Hawkins, a first-year medical student, attributes some of his success to...

LDS Church Changes Policies on Social Whims

LDS Church Changes Policies on Social Whims

February 1, 2016

Last week I wrote an article on the LDS Church’s new policy on gay marriage, and my belief that the Church’s persistence in condemning gays and forbidding their children from receiving the same rights...

Utes collapse in fourth quarter, fall to No. 15 UCLA

By Westin Porter January 31, 2016

After losing four straight games, the Utes looked hungrier than ever for a win Sunday afternoon against the visiting UCLA Bruins. But after controlling the game through three quarters, the Bruins stormed...

Watch What You Eat: Diet Can Effect Your Genetic Bequeathment

Watch What You Eat: Diet Can Effect Your Genetic Bequeathment

January 31, 2016

In an evolution class last year, we collectively made Lamarck a recurring joke. Lamarck, the biologist preceding Darwin in the progression of evolutionary thought, theorized that animals evolve in correlation...

GOP Pres. Candidates Need to Realize Climate Change Threatens National Security

January 31, 2016

I watched the Republican Debate last Thursday, but I'm not sure why. With "ringleader" Trump's refusal to attend the debate, I figured it would be less theatrical, less circus-y and centered more around...

Gymnastics: Red Rocks Host Arizona to Start Busy Week

Gymnastics: Red Rocks Host Arizona to Start Busy Week

January 31, 2016

With Pac-12 competition officially underway, the No. 7 Utah Gymnastics team look to continue their unbeaten streak on Monday night when it welcomes No. 20 Arizona to the Huntsman Center. The Red Rocks...