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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

Cowley: Drag is not Harmful

Cowley: Drag is not Harmful

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor November 18, 2022

  A couple of years ago, I had my first experience with a vehemently anti-drag person. From ages 15 to 18, I lifeguarded for my hometown’s public pool. During one of my shifts, a coworker got...

Stuart Moffatt and Rachel Tews show their mask and support at the 2022 LGBT Resource Center 20-year Gay-la held at the Museum of Fine Arts in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 29 2022.

How the U’s LGBT Resource Center Has Evolved Over the Last 20 Years

By Caelan Roberts, News Editor November 8, 2022

  The LGBT Resource Center at the University of Utah was founded in 2002 and has been celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, culminating at the center's annual Gay-la held on Oct. 29. ...

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Lien: Abortion Rights Are Queer Rights

By Kayla Lien, Opinion Writer July 8, 2022

  With most of the Supreme Court consisting of conservative and male justices, condemning millions of women was their easiest decision. As the American people watched with bated breath, the Supreme...

Kaitlyn Mahoney walks by customers at Under the Umbrella Bookstore in Salt Lake City on Nov. 28, 2021 (Photo by Emily Rincon | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Torres: We Need Queer Spaces More Than Ever

By Gaby Torres, Opinion Writer April 8, 2022

  With the override of House Bill 11, trans girls are barred from playing sports. This legislation is harmful to everyone, and LGBTQ+ Utahns need community now more than ever. Building queer spaces...

Aathaven Tharmarajah, Niki Rahimi and Carson Peasley in Illyria. (Courtesy Todd Collins Photography)

Sail To Far Away Lands in Department of Theatre Production ‘Illyria’

By Evan K. Beesley, Arts Writer April 2, 2022

  Get swept away in the University of Utah Department of Theatre's production of "Illyria." Based on the legendary comedy, "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare, this production will have you...

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Queer Tragedy: ‘Happy Never Afters’ in Film Media

By Avery Greig, Arts Editor February 26, 2022

  Although queer representation in film media has been on the rise in recent years, one truth appears to remain static: queer people can not catch a break. From untimely deaths and so-close-yet-so-far...

Still from The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (Courtesy Sundance Film Festival)

Sundance: Re-Release of ‘The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love’ Opens Fully Virtual Festival

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer January 21, 2022

  After originally premiering at Sundance Film Festival in 1995, "The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love" returns as part of this year's online “pre-fest,” the first screening...

John Cameron Mitchell as Hedwig in the Origin of Love Tour

‘The Origin of Love’ at Utah Presents Illuminates the Songs and Stories of John Cameron Mitchell’s ‘Hedwig’

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer December 8, 2021

  After two years of waiting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, "The Origin of Love: The Songs and Stories of Hedwig" showed at Utah Presents this Friday, Dec. 4 at Kingsbury Hall as a 20th Anniversary...

Screenshot from Stumptown season one trailer. (Courtesy Rotten Tomatoes TV)

To Binge or Not to Binge Episode 88: ‘Stumptown’

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer July 18, 2021

  Based on the comic series by Greg Rucka, “Stumptown” is a detective-crime series that follows Dex Parios (Cobie Smulders), an army veteran who is struggling with PTSD, as she becomes a private...

Screenshot from Marvel Studios Loki official trailer on Disney+.(Courtesy Marvel Entertainment)

Loki Has Always Been Queer — Why are Fans so Shocked?

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer July 6, 2021

  “Loki” is Marvel Studios’ newest limited series release, revolving around major supervillain Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who is better known as Thor’s adopted brother. This series follows...