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Ginger Street (Photo  by Keira Stogin)

Dine or Dash: Ginger Street

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer October 30, 2019

A luminescent neon pink sign lights up the corner of 300 South and State Street.  Standing out among its Salt Lake City neighbors, Ginger Street welcomes you with fanny packs, community tables, outdoor...

The Mayoral Town Hall was hosted on Oct. 28 at The Hinckley Institute. ((Photo by Miacel Spotted Elk | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Days Before the Election, Mayoral Candidates Speak on LGBTQ Issues at Town Hall

By Miacel Spotted Elk, News Writer October 30, 2019

On Monday evening at The Hinckley Institute, mayoral candidates Luz Escamilla and Erin Mendenhall spoke on issues pertaining to Salt Lake’s LGBTQ community, with only days left until the general election.  Hosted...

Skiing with Peter in Little Cottonwood Canyon outside Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling)

Starr: If Utah Ski Resorts Don’t Collect Fees, The Snow Will Pay The Price

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer October 29, 2019

The “greatest snow on Earth” is at risk of becoming run-of-the-mill. The 2018 ski season resulted in one of the highest skier-spending years since 2010, despite the year’s lower than average snowfall....

Sami, from Lamae Cosplay, crafted her favorite video game character Lilith from Borderlands. (Courtesy of Lamae Cosplay)

Local Cosplayers Connect to Their Favorite Characters

By Ray H., Arts Writer October 26, 2019

There’s a symbiotic relationship between video games and cosplay. Each builds off of the strengths of the other and ties together fans on either side. Those who enjoy cosplaying often have fallen in...

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Starr: Want to Help the Environment? Grow and Shop Local.

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer October 26, 2019

It is understandable to feel fatigued by the constant reporting on the challenges of climate change. Are rising seas, dwindling bee populations and bleak UN reports on the state of the global environment...

Settebellos margherita pizza

Dine O’Round Makes Culinary Experiences Affordable

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor October 23, 2019

On Oct. 18, the Downtown Dine O’Round returned to Salt Lake City for its 17th year, bringing with it several opportunities for residents to check out new restaurants and return to old favorites around...

Salt Lake City. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Salt Lake’s Flourishing Culture

By Weston Wood, Arts Writer October 23, 2019

  Salt Lake City is a bustling town nestled at the feet of the Wasatch Mountains, one that is influenced by migrant cultures. It's not the small town it used to be. Boasting around 200,000 people,...

The ZooWho App, released on Sept. 16, is for those who want to have more personal relationships. (Courtesy ZooWho Inc.)

Who’s Who in the Zoo? – The ZooWho App Could Revolutionize Small Talk

By Ray H., Arts Writer October 23, 2019

Social media has created an era of constant connection — we can always see who’s been up to what, or share our thoughts, beliefs and memes with hundreds of people. You can find those acquaintances...

Salt Lake City. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Salt Lake City to Become Innovative Zone Alongside New York City

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer September 28, 2019

On Sept. 18, 2019, the Federal Communications Commission released a statement revealing their two new Innovation Zones: Salt Lake City and New York City will be participating in research surrounding 5G...

Breeze by Ursula Brodauf-Craig (Courtesy Flickr)

Christopherson: Public Art Is Worth the Price

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor September 26, 2019

Public art is vital to community development. Dr. Ruth Fazakerley, of the University of South Australia, has written that public art has an ability to provide culture in the public realm, "generating employment...