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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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Should We Show Some Mercy?

By Casey Overfield and Sammy Mora November 19, 2019

Every year, college teams score more and more points, and new records are set.  Gone are the days where we end games early due to the mercy rule, but could this become a factor in NCAA college games?         

Event signage during the Womens 5K run at the Utah Open in an NCAA Cross Country Meet at Sunnyside Park in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday October 25, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Cross Country Runs to Success at Mountain Region Championship

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer November 15, 2019

The University of Utah women’s cross-country team took fifth place during the NCAA Mountain Region Championship. The Utes hosted the meet at the Rose Park Golf Course early Friday morning. The Utes,...

University of Utah junior defensive back Jaylon Johnson (1) reacts to the previous play where he almost intercepted a pass from Northern Illinois University senior QB Ross Bowers (12) in an NCAA Football game vs. Northern Illinois University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday September 07, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Targeting the Targeting Call

By Ryker Jackson, Sports Writer November 5, 2019

  It hasn’t taken long for the targeting penalty to become one of the most controversial calls in all of college football. This is especially true for us Ute fans because it seems that at least...

The University of Utah football team sings the Utah fight song following an NCAA Football game vs. Washington State at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Dream of an Eight-Team College Football Playoff

By Brayden Ramsay, Sports Writer October 30, 2019

  Jan. 1, 2005. This day would be etched in college football history when a school outside of the formerly known Bowl Championship Series would take part in a BCS game. The University of Utah would...

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NCAA to Allow Student Athletes to be Paid for Image and Likeness

By Sammy Mora and Brayden Ramsay October 30, 2019

This morning the NCAA Board of Governors unanimously voted to allow college athletes to be paid for their image and likeness. This decision comes after a long debate over whether college athletes should...

The University of Utah cheer after a three point shot during an NCAA Basketball game vs. The University of Washington at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

California Wants to Pay Their College Athletes, and it’s Time to Join Them

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor October 2, 2019

The state of California is working on a bill called the Fair Pay to Play Act, which would make it legal to pay college athletes for use of their name, likeness and image. It has been passed by the state...

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Paychecks for NCAA Athletes Still a Major Issue

By Leif Thulin April 23, 2019

  Today, with the ever-increasing presence and influence of social media, the NCAA faces the issue of whether or not to pay college athletes. The current ruling on this matter is that the NCAA...

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Gastelum: Is Zion Williamson The Real Deal?

By Leilani Gastelum March 1, 2019

  Lately, there has been a lot of talk in the sports world and social media about 18-year-old Duke freshman, Zion Williamson. He is known to be one of the best college basketball players and is...

University of Utah freshman quarterback Jason Shelley (15) answers a question at the post game interview following the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl vs. Northwestern University at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, California on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Athletes and Activism

By Zach Janis January 24, 2019

  As athletes transition more and more towards becoming role models, public figures and business moguls, a similar transition happens to the power of their voice. With so much of sports coverage...

Cross Country Takes 11th at Mountain Regional

Cross Country Takes 11th at Mountain Regional

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

  The University of Utah Cross Country team finished in 11th place at this year's NCAA Mountain Regional competition on Friday, Nov. 9 at the East Bay Golf Course in Provo. The team was led by...