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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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Emily Dush

Emily Dush, Sports Writer

Emily Dush is a second-year sports writer. Dush is a junior studying communication with an emphasis in journalism and minor in urban ecology. After college, she hopes to travel and write.

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The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track & field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Dominates at Drake Relays

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
May 3, 2022
The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track & field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Dominates After Rain Delay

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
April 25, 2022
University of Utah outside hitter, Dani Drews (#1), plays in a game against University of Arizona in Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 24, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Dani Drews the Record Breaker

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
April 21, 2022
The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track & field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Has a Successful Weekend in California

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
April 18, 2022
University of Utah sophomore hurdler Ruby Jane Mathewson (3) during the Women's 400 Meter Hurdle event in an NCAA track and field meet at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 13, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Solid Weekend for Utah Track and Field

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
April 10, 2022
The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track and field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Track and Field Dominates in Four Meets

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
April 4, 2022
The University of Utah's Track and Field team during the Women's 4x400 Meter Relay in an NCAA Track and Field meet at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 13, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Shines at Pac-12 Invitational

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
February 28, 2022
"The U should run headfirst into the idea of bringing a men’s track and field team to the varsity level of competition." (Courtesy Public Domain Pictures) 

Utah Track and Field Continue to Perform

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
February 14, 2022
The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track & field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Takes on WSU Invitational

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
February 6, 2022
The University of Utah's Track and Field team during the Women's 4x400 Meter Relay in an NCAA Track and Field meet at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 13, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Takes Over UW Invitational

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
January 31, 2022
The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track & field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Solid Start for Utah Track and Field

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
January 16, 2022
University of Utah middle blocker, Amelia Van Der Werff (#5), plays in a game against University of Arizona in Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 24, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 17 Utah Volleyball Falls to No. 11 BYU in NCAA Tournament

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
December 5, 2021
University of Utah outside hitter, Dani Drews (#1), plays in a game against University of Arizona in Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 24, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Advances to Second Round of NCAA Tournament

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
December 4, 2021
University of Utah libero, Vanessa Ramirez (#17), plays in a game against University of Arizona in Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 24, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 17 Utah Volleyball Dominates No 21. Washington State

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
November 26, 2021
University of Utah outside hitter, Megan Yett (#14), plays in a game against University of Arizona in Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 24, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 17 Utah Volleyball Endures Upset Loss to No. 19 Stanford

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
November 22, 2021
University of Utah middle blocker, Amelia Van Der Werff (#5), plays in a game against University of Arizona in Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 24, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 16 Utah Volleyball Defeats Arizona

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
November 13, 2021
University of Utah outside hitter, Dani Drews (#1), plays in a game against University of Arizona in Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 24, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 16 Utah Volleyball Defeats USC

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
November 7, 2021
University of Utah outside hitter, Dani Drews (#1), plays in a game against University of Arizona in Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 24, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Defeats Oregon State on the Road

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
November 1, 2021
University of Utah middle blocker, Amelia Van Der Werff (#5), plays in a game against University of Arizona in Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 24, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Downs Arizona at Home

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
October 24, 2021
U of U Volleyball player, Dani Drews (#1), during the game against Colorado on Mar 21, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Tom Denton | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Falls to No. 16 UCLA

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
October 11, 2021
U of U Volleyball team against Colorado on March 21, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Tom Denton | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Dominates USC

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
October 9, 2021
(Graphic by Claire Peterson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Balancing Life as a Student-Athlete

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
October 3, 2021
U of U Volleyball team against Colorado on Mar 21, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Tom Denton | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Downs Oregon State

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
October 2, 2021
U of U Volleyball players during the game against Stanford on Mar 5, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Upsets No. 6 Washington On the Road

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
September 23, 2021
U of U Volleyball's Senior outside hitter, Dani Drews (#1), in the game vs. the USC Trojans on Feb. 14, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 10 Utah Volleyball Suffers Tough Loss to No. 15 BYU on the Road

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
September 17, 2021
University of Utah Womens' Volleyball team celebrate after winning the first set against University of Southern California in an NCAA dual meet at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on 12 Feb. 2021 (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Volleyball Shocks No. 3 Nebraska, Remains Undefeated on the Season

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
September 12, 2021
U volleyball players during the game against Stanford on March 5, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus.

Utah Women’s Volleyball Remains Undefeated With Victory Over No. 22 San Diego

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
September 4, 2021
(Graphic by Jose Alex Garcia | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah’s Greatest Sports Achievements Since Joining the Pac-12

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
August 30, 2021
U of U Volleyball team against Colorado on Mar 21, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Tom Denton | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Wins Home Opener

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
August 29, 2021
U of U Volleyball player Dani Drews (1) during the win against Stanford on March 5, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Volleyball Wraps Up Fall Camp with Red vs. White Scrimmage

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
August 22, 2021
(Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Supreme Court Ruling Shakes Up NCAA’s Business Model

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
June 28, 2021
Utah Track and Field's Poppy Tank Competes at NCAA Championships

Utah Track and Field’s Poppy Tank Competes at NCAA Championships

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
June 13, 2021
The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track & field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Competes at NCAA West Regionals

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
May 29, 2021
University of Utah junior hurdler Brooke Martin started out of the blocks during the Women's 400 meter hurdles in an NCAA track and field meet at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday April 13, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Competes at Pac-12 Championships

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
May 16, 2021
The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track & field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field Has Strong Performance at West Coast Relays

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
May 1, 2021
University of Utah junior hurdler Brooke Martin started out of the blocks during the Women's 400 Meter Hurdles in an NCAA Track and Field meet at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 13, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track Competes at Drake Relays and Robison Invitational

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
April 24, 2021
Senior Olivia Teerlink.(Courtesy Utah Athletics)

Utah Beach Volleyball Looks to Get Season Back on Track

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
April 23, 2021
University of Utah sophomore hurdler Ruby Jane Mathewson (3) during the Women's 400 Meter Hurdle event in an NCAA track and field meet at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 13, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Records Fall For Utah Track and Field at Utah Spring Classic

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
April 10, 2021
University of Utah junior distance runner Sarah Newton (5) led the Utes in the final heat of the Women's 800 Meter run in an NCAA Track and Field meet at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 13, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field With Strong Performances in the Texas Relays

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
March 27, 2021
Tennis balls at the Eccles Tennis Center February 5, 2017. Michael Adam Fondren for the Daily Utah Chronicle.

How COVID Quarantining has Caused Issues with Tennis

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
March 21, 2021
The Chrony Sports Desk's Favorite Athletes of All Time

The Chrony Sports Desk’s Favorite Athletes of All Time

By Sammy Mora, Cole Bagley, Ethan Pearce, Justin Prather, Eric Jensen, Emily Dush, Frank Adler, and Brian Preece
March 18, 2021
University of Utah ski team member Sydney Palmer-Leger in a race. (Courtesy Utah Athletics)

Utah Ski Brings Home 14th National Championship

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
March 13, 2021
University of Utah freshman midfielder Courtney Talbot (14) dribbles the ball past University of San Diego sophomore defender Michaela Foster (13) in an NCAA Women's Soccer game vs. San Diego University at Ute Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Sunday September 22, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Soccer Drops Match to No. 10 Cal

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
March 7, 2021
U swimmer during the swim and dive meet vs. the Colo Mesa Mavericks on Jan. 23, 2021, at the Ute Natatorium on campus.

Utah Swim and Dive Shines at Pac-12 Championships

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
March 4, 2021
The University of Utah men's lacrosse team practices at the Spence Eccles Field House in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Spring Sports Ready to Compete

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
March 3, 2021
University of Utah ski team hosts the Utah Invite where various teams compete in Nordic ski racing at Soldier Hollow, in Heber Utah on Sunday and Monday, January 10-11, 2015

Utah Ski Wins RMISA Championship

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
February 27, 2021
Junior U of U swimmer, Andrei Ungur, during the swim and dive meet vs The Colo Mesa Mavericks on Jan 23, 2021 at the Ute Natatorium on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Swim Falls to USC

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
February 14, 2021
Diver during the swim and dive meet vs. the Colo Mesa Mavericks on Jan. 23, 2021 at the Ute Natatorium on campus.

Utah Dive has Strong Showing in Colorado

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
February 6, 2021
U of U swimmer during the swim and dive meet vs The Colo Mesa Mavericks on Jan 23, 2021 at the Ute Natatorium on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Swim and Dive Beats BYU

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
January 31, 2021
U of U swimmer during the swim and dive meet vs The Colo Mesa Mavericks on Jan 23, 2021 at the Ute Natatorium on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Swim and Dive Sweep Colorado Mesa

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
January 24, 2021
University of Utah Utes Men’s Swimming and Diving Team performs during a dual meet vs. University of Southern California at the Ute Natatoriam in Salt Lake City on Feb. 23, 2020. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Swim and Dive beats WSU in First Competition of the Season

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
January 18, 2021
Levi's Stadium, the site of the Pac12 Championship Football game in Santa Clara, CA on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

College Athletics Needs to be Pushed Back

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
January 17, 2021
University of Utah Utes Men’s Swimming and Diving Team members cheer one another during a dual meet vs. University of Southern California at the Ute Natatoriam in Salt Lake City on Feb. 23, 2020. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Swim and Dive Jumps into 2020-2021 Season

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
December 7, 2020
The University of Utah Volleyball team plays against Arizona State University in the Huntsman Center, University of Utah Campus, Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, November 1st, 2019. (Photo by Mark Draper | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Fair or Foul: The Dilemma for Student Athletes

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
November 25, 2020
(Courtesy Wiki Commons)

Dush’s Top 5 Greatest Tennis Players

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
November 16, 2020
Levi's Stadium, the site of the Pac12 Championship Football game in Santa Clara, CA on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

2020 Chrony Sports Pac-12 Football Media Poll

By Sammy Mora, Cole Bagley, Justin Prather, Eric Jensen, Ethan Pearce, Emily Dush, and Carlos Padilla
October 24, 2020
University of Utah Women's Tennis junior Margo Pletcher plays in a match agains the Weber State Wildcats at the George S. Eccles Tennis Center at the University of Utah on Sunday, March 26, 2017

To Play or Not to Play: From A Student Athlete

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
September 25, 2020
On the practice court at the Fever-Tree Championships, Queen's Club, June 2018. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Dush’s Top Five Contenders for the US Open

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer
September 10, 2020