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Video Games: A Newer, Brighter Future for U Students Across Disciplines

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer November 10, 2022

  The University of Utah’s Entertainment Arts and Engineering Program has grown to offer over 80 courses since its founding in 2007, said Ryan Bown, an associate professor within the EAE program.  Entertainment...

Student clubs and organizations gathered together for Plazafest January 8, 2016 in the Union Ballroom | Chronicle archives.

Poma: Should You Join an On-Campus Organization?

October 20, 2020

On-campus organizations are a highlight of many students’ first year of college. For some, they may even have been a factor in deciding which school to attend. But given how overwhelming classes, work...

The Us Esports Teams Gear up for Another Groundbreaking Year

The U’s Esports Teams Gear up for Another Groundbreaking Year

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor October 23, 2019

  Competitive gaming, known as esports, is the brand-new thing in intercollegiate athletics. Esports is a fast-growing market and the U was among the first to recognize that. In 2017, the University...

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LVL UP EXPO 2019 Has Something For Every Kind of Nerd

By Ray H., Arts Writer May 10, 2019

  From gaming enthusiasts, anime geeks and comic book lovers to other branches within nerd culture, thousands come to mingle at the LVL UP EXPO (pronounced 'level up expo') convention. This three-day...

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The Gaming World Meets Title IX: Paving the Way for Women in Esports

By Christopher Payne, Assistant Arts Editor February 24, 2019

  With an average viewership of 98.2 million people, this year’s Super Bowl LIII was the least-watched Super Bowl in 11 years. Even if you add up all viewers across in-home televisions and official...

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Gaming Corner: ‘Apex Legends’

By Yixin Song February 22, 2019

  I was running down the hill when the circle started closing in. Only three people (including me) left in the match. The stakes had never been higher. I saw one enemy running into the house across...

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The Future of Sports: eSports is the Newest Face of U Athletics

By Zach Janis November 8, 2018

  When one thinks of sports, usually there are a few things that come to mind — a ball, a field of play, a goal of some sort and team colors. I bet you didn't think "digital." The University...