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The U of U softball team during the game against the ASU Sun Devils on April 2, 2021 at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Falters Against Oregon, Reigns Victorious Over BYU

By Abbey Thomas, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2024

  After a tough losing streak last weekend in their series against UCLA, the Utes returned to Utah for their first slate of games at home this season in Dumke Family Stadium. The first three games...

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U Plans to be Hub for Semiconductor Research and Education in Utah

By Giovanni Radtke, News Writer November 23, 2023

  The University of Utah is advancing semiconductor research, education and workforce development by establishing a statewide network of private industry and colleges. The organization known...

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Champine: Queer Students Deserve Charity and Privacy

By Morgan Champine, Assistant Opinion Editor October 12, 2023

  Brigham Young University recently updated its Honor Code and soon after, transgender minors were forced to disclose their medical records to the state. These decisions, while separate, deeply...

Students walking outside the Heritage Halls Buildings at the Brigham Young University campus in Provo on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hufford: Accountability in Private Education Needs Reconstruction

By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer September 13, 2023

  Private schools have long been a part of American society. Yet, even as protections against discrimination evolve on a federal level, their accountability standards have scarcely changed. A recent...

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Nshangalume: Value Platonic Relationships

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer September 5, 2023

  During adolescence, we’re taught that becoming a great parent and spouse is the ultimate goal of life. This cultural norm in a time of post-pandemic isolation is partly to blame for recent...

The Salt Lake City Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Aug. 28, 2020. (The Daily Utah Chronicle | Gwen Christopherson)

Hargis: Shame, Control and Abuse in Church Organizations

By Harper Hargis, Opinion Writer July 17, 2023

  When I transferred from public school to a private Catholic school at the age of 11, I knew next to nothing about religion. I’d previously attended a public school in the Pacific Northwest...

North Campus, Brigham Young University (Photo by Jaren Wilkey | CC BY-SA 3.0)

Student-Led Commission at BYU Advocated for Accessibility, Created Framework for Other Campuses

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer May 1, 2023

  Kendra Muller, a civil rights attorney who works at Disability Rights California, the nation’s largest non-profit disability rights firm, graduated from Brigham Young University in 2019 in...

University of Utah redshirt sophomore Matthew Sox(35) in an NCAA baseball game vs. Washington State at Smiths Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

Utah Baseball Falls to BYU After Weekend Series against Washington

By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer March 18, 2023

  The University of Utah baseball team traveled up to Seattle this past weekend for a three-game series against the Washington Huskies. After getting a 3-0 win against Washington on Sunday, the...

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A Flag Football Journey Across Three Universities

By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer March 8, 2023

  Sports mean a lot for many people. They are a great way to relax and enjoy some free time. For University of Utah medical student Ty Whitaker, this applies now more than ever. Whitaker grew...

BYUs Jacob Oldroyd (39) and Ryan Rehkow (24) in the game against University of Utah Utes at the LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Sept. 11, 2021.

Jarvis: Stop Letting Fans at Utah Sports Events Get Away With Racism

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer February 23, 2023

  Utah has a history of racism during sports events. Following the recent news of students in the stands being racist towards athletes during a basketball game at Roy High School, I looked into...