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[Image] Utes Cruise by at Montana Volleyball Invitational

By Leilani Gastelum
September 5, 2018
To Binge or Not To Binge

[Image] Binge Bytes: “Love and Radio”

By Josh Petersen
June 3, 2018
Herbie Hancock plays the keytar while Lionel Loueke, left, and James Genus, right, perform at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. (Dr. Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Enlightenment with Herbie Hancock

By Rishi Deka
August 21, 2017
Eric Howk, left, John Gourley, center, and Kyle O'Quin, right, of indie rock band Portugal. The Man peform at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, Jul. 25, 2017. (Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Portugal. The Man: More Than Just a Feeling

By Rishi Deka
July 26, 2017
University of Utah Women's Softball Team Third Baseman Hailey Hilburn throws the ball in an NCAA Regional Title Game vs. The BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, May 20, 2017 (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

University of Utah Women's Softball Team outfielder Alyssa Barrera is safe past first base in an NCAA Regional Title Game vs. The BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, May 20, 2017 (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

University of Utah Women's Softball Team Captain and Second Baseman Hannah Flippen tags out BYU shortstop Lauren Bell in an NCAA Regional Title Game vs. The BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, May 20, 2017 (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

University of Utah Women's Softball Team pitcher Miranda Viramontes pitches the ball in an NCAA Regional Title Game vs. The BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, May 20, 2017 (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

University of Utah Women's Softball Team shortstop Anissa Urtez slides safely into third base in an NCAA Regional Title Game vs. The BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, May 20, 2017 (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

University of Utah Women's Softball Team celebrates a run in an NCAA Regional Title Game vs. The BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, May 20, 2017 (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

University of Utah Women's Softball Team Captain and Infielder Hannah Flippen slides safely into second base past BYU shortstop Alex Strid in an NCAA Regional Title Game vs. The BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, May 20, 2017 (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

University of Utah Women's Softball Team Outfielder Alyssa Barrera hits the ball past BYU third baseman Caitlyn Alldredge in an NCAA Regional Title Game vs. The BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, May 20, 2017 (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

University of Utah Women's Softball Team First Baseman Bridget Castro catches the ball in an NCAA Regional Title Game vs. The BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, May 20, 2017 (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

The University of Utah Women's Softball Team celebrates victory in an NCAA Regional Title Game vs. The BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, May20, 2017 (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

The University of Utah Women's Softball Team celebrates victory in an NCAA Regional Title Game vs. The BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday,May 20, 2017 (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Opera Don Giovanni performed at the Capitol Theater in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, May 11, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] Mad Men Meets Mozart in Utah Opera's "Don Giovanni"

May 10, 2017
Ute pitcher Jayson Rose with his Utah career 237th record-breaking strikeout during the Utes 7-3 victory over the UC Riverside Highlanders at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, May 5, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] Baseball: Utes Suffer Series Loss to UC Riverside

By Brittni Meservy
May 7, 2017
A Governor Herbert mannequin in front of the Governor's Mansion in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Apr. 29, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Student Groups Participate in Utah People’s Climate March

By Rishi Deka
May 4, 2017
A student speaks about his start-up at the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge at Lassonde Studios in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Apr. 15, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] Lassonde Studios Hosts 2017 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor
April 21, 2017
Solar panels on top of the Utah Museum of Natural History at the U in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] U Helps State Gain $62.5 Million for Solar Power

June 4, 2024
Deafheaven vocalist George Clarke screams while Kerry McCoy plays guitar at the Urban Lounge in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Mar. 24, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Deafheaven: Defying Labels

By Rishi Deka
March 29, 2017
A woman holds a "Women's Rights are Human Rights" sign during Women's March on the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday Jan. 23, 2017. (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] ‘Welcome to Your First Day’: Students Join Thousands in March to State Capitol

By Connor Richards
January 25, 2017
Ute Kyle Kuzma drives against Husky Sam Timmins during the Utah Utes 85-61 victory over the Washington Huskies at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo by Rishi Deka | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] Men’s Basketball: Reality Sinking In With Dropped Games

February 22, 2017
Utah fans wave pink flags during the start of the Utah Utes Women's Basketball annual "Pink Game" to raise awareness about breast cancer at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Women’s Basketball Gallery: Utah Utes vs. Oregon Ducks “Pink Game” for Breast Cancer Awareness

By Rishi Deka
February 17, 2017
The VA infectious diseases research team (left to right), Karim Khader, Dr. Vanessa Stevens, Dr. Matt Samore, Lindsay Croft, Dr. Rich Nelson, and Dr. Mike Rubin, smile in the Healing Ground at the VA Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] Different Drug Would Save More Lives, Study Shows

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
February 16, 2017
Ute David Collete makes a dunk during the Utah Utes 85-61 victory over the Washington Huskies at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Basketball: Utah Utes vs. Washington Huskies Gallery

By Rishi Deka
February 11, 2017
Bartenders and patrons inside the Sundance TV HQ Party in Park City, Utah on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] Enjoying the Sundance Film Festival’s 2017 Edition

By Lauren Gutierrez
February 1, 2017
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[Image] Inauguration Day and Women’s March Coverage

January 25, 2017
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (D) participates in a roundtable discussion at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Vice president Biden visited the hospital to further discuss his initiative to eradicate cancer. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] In Photos: Best of the Week 2/26-3/3

March 4, 2016
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (D) participates in a roundtable discussion at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Vice president Biden visited the hospital to further discuss his initiative to eradicate cancer. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] Joe Biden Speaks With Researchers, Experts at Huntsman Cancer Institute

By Nikila Venugopal
February 26, 2016
Sophomore forward Jakob Poeltl (42) chases down a loose ball in a Pac-12 regular season game against the Cal Golden Bears at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle.

[Image] Great Debate: Should Jakob Poeltl Be the Pac-12 Player of the Year?

February 25, 2016
Sophomore forward Jakob Poeltl (42) celebrates as junior guard Lorenzo Bonam (15) makes a shot plus a fowl in a Pac-12 regular season game against the Cal Golden Bears at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle.

[Image] Runnin’ Utes Working On New Identity Without Delon Wright

February 23, 2016
Sophomore forward Brekkott Chapman (0) defends Cal Golden Bears guard Jordan Mathews, right in a Pac-12 regular season game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle.

[Image] Great Debate: Where Will Utah Finish in the Pac-12?

February 18, 2016
The men's basketball team listens to the national anthem before a Pac-12 regular season game against the Cal Golden Bears at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. The Runnin' Utes won the contest 73-64. (Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] In Photos: Best of the Week 1/23-1/29

January 29, 2016
Sophomore forward Jakob Poeltl (42) celebrates as junior guard Lorenzo Bonam (15) makes a shot plus a fowl in a Pac-12 regular season game against the Cal Golden Bears at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle.

[Image] Men’s Basketball: Runnin’ Utes win rematch with Cal behind Poeltl’s 21 points

January 28, 2016
Senior guard Brandon Taylor high-fives members of the MUSS after a Pac-12 regular season game against the Cal Golden Bears at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle.

[Image] In Photos: Men’s Basketball vs Cal

January 27, 2016
Protesters hold signs at a racial awareness march and discussion inside the Union Ballroom on Friday, Nov. 20th, 2015. Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] In Photos: The Best of the Fall 2015 Semester

By Chris Samuels
December 20, 2015
A student asks a question at the Racial Awareness Q&A session inside the Union Ballroom at the U in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday, Nov. 20th, 2015. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

[Image] U Hosts “March Against Racism”

November 20, 2015
A band performs at the Utah Arts Festival at Library Square in Salt Lake City, Sunday, June 28th, 2015. – Rishi Deka

[Image] In Photos: Utah Arts Festival

By Chris Samuels
June 30, 2015