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Alex Freeman of the U.S. celebrates scoring their second goal with Cristian Roldan and Alex Zendejas. REUTERS/Albert Gea
United States advances as World Cup delivers
Host nation secures a place in the knockout round with a match to spare as upsets, record crowds and memorable moments define the tournament’s opening week.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | June 22, 2026
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A firefighter looks at the bushfire from the Red Butte Garden parking lot on June 20, 2026. (Photo by Jonathon Downward | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Red Butte fire blazes through campus
By Jonathon Downard | June 21, 2026
Alex Freeman of the U.S. celebrates scoring their second goal with Cristian Roldan and Alex Zendejas. REUTERS/Albert Gea
United States advances as World Cup delivers
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | June 22, 2026
The MUSS (Mighty Utah Student Section) cheers at the University of Utah Men’s Basketball game vs. the Colorado Buffaloes at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Utah Utes Men’s Basketball 2026-27 season preview
By Brayden Ortega, Sports Writer | June 19, 2026

  After finishing 16th and last in the Big 12 last season, the vast majority of the 2025-26 men's basketball team graduated or transferred....

University of Utah's women's basketball team in a huddle versus BYU at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO on March 5, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Utah Utes Women’s 26-27 Basketball season preview
By Brayden Ortega, Sports Writer | June 19, 2026

  The Utes lost a lot of talent from last year’s team, including seniors Maty Wilke and leading scorer Lani White, the latter being...

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Mental health support must be human-centered
By Arush Chandna | June 8, 2026
Meanwhile Park, a backyard theater in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Paris)
Relatable new play set to premiere at local venue
By Elise Golightly, Arts Writer | June 20, 2026
Ky and the Jellies performing for an audience at Heart and Soul Music Stroll on June 13, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Bray)
Sugar House celebrates 12 years of Heart & Soul Music Stroll
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | June 17, 2026

  Neighbors gathered around Imperial Park and nearby streets to enjoy live music, food trucks and other activities...

"Pride on Ice" cast at the conclusion of the show on June 15, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Zoey Ayers)
U figure skating team celebrates LGBTQ+ community with “Pride on Ice”
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | June 17, 2026

  The University of Utah’s figure skating team and local drag performers hosted a pride parade, "Pride on Ice"...

The sculpture, created from five pianos, in downtown Salt Lake City on June 5.  (The Daily Utah Chronicle | Photo by Elise Golightly)
City unveils playable piano sculpture at Abravanel plaza
By Elise Golightly, Arts Writer | June 8, 2026

  Classical music melodies mingled with downtown Salt Lake City noises on Friday, June 5, at the unveiling of "Piano...

The Downtown Farmers Market in Pioneer Park, downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 24, 2023. (Photo by Sophie Felici |The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Pioneer Park reconstruction brings change, concern to Rio Grande
By Maria Fernanda Nascentes Kelley, Copy Editor | June 14, 2026
A mini excavator in front of the new West Village housing under construction in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)
U students question the demand for on-campus housing
By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | June 10, 2026

  As the University of Utah pursues its plan to become a more residential campus, students say they are not questioning...

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 12, 2017.
U Origins: Commuter school to college town
By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | May 20, 2026

  For decades, the University of Utah has operated "almost entirely" as a commuter campus. Now, the U is shifting...

Sprinkler at the University of Utah on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Photo by Zachary Lien | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
University decreases water usage, some say not enough
By Luca DiGregorio and Zane Poss | April 29, 2026

  As Salt Lake County faces moderate to severe drought coming off a winter of record-low snowpack, the Student Coalition...

The Post Traumatic Growth Conference at the University of Utah on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
(Margaret Mower | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Post Traumatic Growth Project conference brings hope, resilience to Utah communities
By Maria Fernanda Nascentes Kelley | June 20, 2026
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Column: Students should read more classics
By James VanLooy, Opinion Writer | June 5, 2026

  Recently, I saw a trailer for Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey." I was inspired by that trailer to delve into...

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Opinion: The U.S. needs to address its debt problem
By James VanLooy, Opinion Writer | June 4, 2026

  In April 2026, U.S. debt exceeded 100% of GDP or the economic output of the entire economy for the first time in...

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus, Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.
Opinion: The University of Utah has betrayed its Armenian community
By Noah Wright, Opinion Writer | May 28, 2026

  April 2025 commemorated the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, a racially motivated mass extermination...