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U Professors Discuss Potential Banning of Critical Race Theory in Utah

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor June 7, 2021

  Idaho’s governor Brad Little recently signed a bill banning critical race theory from being taught in schools. Is Utah next? Idaho’s decision has led lawmakers in a similar direction...

Members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community gather for the Pride Rally at Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 6, 2021 (Photo by Brooklyn Critchley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pride Returns to Salt Lake, Filling City Streets with Rainbows

By Natalie Colby and Kayleigh Silverstein June 6, 2021

  Sunday morning, June 6, the lawn and steps of the Utah State Capitol were covered with the colors of a 200-foot rainbow flag and people celebrating the end of 2021 Pride Week, hosted by the Utah...

Lilee Ferguson shows off her skills Wednesday afternoon in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Maya Fraser | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Transgender Youth: a Politicized Group

By Catie Quigley, News Writer April 24, 2021

  Transgender people have always existed, but as they have gained more recognition, they also face new controversies and that comes with more visibility. During the 2021 Utah state legislative...

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Hibben: Why Do Utah Lawmakers Think the Pandemic is Over?   

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer April 1, 2021

  Across the nation, many red states have started to end mask mandates, responding to the frustration of so-called “anti-maskers” that the government imposing mask mandates is a step too far....

Utah State Capitol on April 2, 2020. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Soter: Why Is Utah Lifting the Mask Mandate before Vaccinating At-Risk Groups?

By Theadora Soter, Multimedia Managing Editor March 25, 2021

  When I was 9 years old, I was diagnosed with asthma. My diagnosis wasn’t surprising since it runs in my family, but even so, it has been a struggle I’ve had to navigate for the majority of...

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Shadley: Utah Needs Ranked Choice Voting

By Will Shadley, Opinion Writer February 11, 2021

  With only 188,707 votes (36.2%) in the Republican gubernatorial primary last June, Spencer Cox became our de-facto Governor-Elect, as no Democratic candidate has won the governorship in nearly...

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Reese: What to Expect from Governor Cox

By Isaac Reese, Opinion Writer January 30, 2021

  I first met then-Lt. Governor Spencer Cox when I was in high school. My class visited the Utah State Capitol, and he happened to speak to us that day. He seemed like every other Utah politician,...

Utah Governor Gary Herbert addresses a luncheon at the National Press Club, October 2, 2015. Photo courtesy of Noel St. John.

Reese: Herbert & Cox Would Rather Utahns Die than Have a Bad Economic Year

By Isaac Reese, Opinion Writer December 5, 2020

  Utah Governor Gary Herbert and Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, now our governor-elect, have failed Utahns. Early in 2020 they wasted $800,000 on a drug that is proven to not help fight COVID-19. They...

UT-04 Democratic Candidate Ben McAdams with supporters. (Photo courtesy of the Ben McAdams campaign)

Barron: Margins and Municipalities Matter: Why Utah Dems Still Need to Vote

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer November 2, 2020

  Donald Trump has a 96% chance of winning Utah’s electoral votes this November, Republican Gubernatorial candidate Spencer Cox leads his Democratic opponent Chris Peterson by more than 20 points...

Fallen trees and debris strewn across Salt Lake Citys East Central neighborhood on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 after a powerful windstorm. Some streets are completely blocked and cars crushed. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Severe Windstorm Causes Power Outages Across Valley, Prompts U to Cancel Classes

By Alexis Perno and Megan McKellar September 8, 2020

    Tuesday, Sept. 8, a windstorm caused extensive power outages throughout Salt Lake City and along the Wasatch Front. Damage included fallen trees and limbs, minor campus dorm damage...