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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

Utah Cultural Celebration Center (Photo by Josi Hinds | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

West Valley Arts Highlights Local Communities

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer February 15, 2024

  As you drive up the road to the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, an outdoor amphitheater and the Chinese Heritage Gate sit on one side of the building. On the other side, a stylized globe greets...

People rallying at the Minnesota capitol building to support the Wisconsin unions that are against the attempt to reduced the collective bargaining rights of public unions by Wisconsin Governor Walker and Republicans in other states on February 26, 2011. (Courtesy of Fibonacci Blue via Flickr)

Hufford: Dear Legislature, Unionizing is a Constitutional Right

By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer February 12, 2024

  Utah lawmakers are pushing a bill that restricts public employee unions statewide. H.B. 285 requires unions to recertify every five years and block automatic deductions from paychecks. It prohibits...

No Place to Call Home by artist Natalie Lim Cheatham in 2020. (Courtesy of Natalie Lim Cheatham)

What is the Youth Activist Art Archive?

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer February 10, 2024

  “Youth have always played a very, very important role in social change,” said artist and activist Beth Krensky. This acknowledgment of the power of youth is part of what inspired Krensky,...

Protestors hold and wear transgender flags at a demonstration against H.B. 257 at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Jan. 25, 2024. (Photo by Elle Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hall: Trans Hate Must End

By Lexi Hall, Opinion Writer February 8, 2024

  Utah’s legislative session once again took a controversial turn with the passage of H.B. 257. This bill is set to alter the legal definitions of “female” and “male,” effectively excluding...

Bagels at Babys Bagel in Salt Lake City on Sunday, February 4, 2024. (Photo by Minh Polaris Vuong | The Daily Utah Chronicles)

Baby’s Bagels: Completely Handmade, Completely Delicious

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer February 8, 2024

  Koby Elias said that he and his two business partners, Cyrus Elias and Eric Valchuis, experimented with their bagel recipe for three or four months before ever selling their first bagel. When...

Muskan Walia poses for a photo on the University of Utah campus on Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jarvis: Environmental Justice with Muskan Walia

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer February 7, 2024

  Before she knew what environmental sustainability was, University of Utah student Muskan Walia was engaging in it, gardening with her mom and grandmother and mixing spice blends with the herbs...

National flags on display at the the A. Ray Olpin Union in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hufford: Utah’s DEI Legislation is Ignorant at Best

By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer February 5, 2024

  During this legislative session, a bill was introduced that will dismantle diversity programs statewide. In late January, H.B. 261 was approved by the House, despite having virtually no data...

From left to right: Lana Wilson, Fawzia Mirza, Sydney Freeland and Ally Pankiw speak at panel moderated by WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer. (Photo by Josi Hinds | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Sundance 2024: Women in Film Discuss Their Perspectives on the Industry

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer January 23, 2024

  Filmmakers Sydney Freeland of Marvel’s “Echo,” Lana Wilson of “Miss Americana,” Ally Pankiw of “Black Mirror” and Fawzia Mirza of “The Queen of my Dreams” all gathered to discuss...

The Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 15, 2023. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

House Bill to Promote ‘Viewpoint Diversity,’ Eliminate DEI Offices in Schools Jumps First Hurdle

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer January 17, 2024

  On Wednesday, Jan. 17, the Utah House Education Committee passed H.B. 261 — the Equal Opportunity Initiative bill prohibiting an institution of higher education, public education system and...

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2024 Movies to Keep on Your Radar

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer January 16, 2024

  A new year means a new onslaught of movies. Here’s a guide to some of the anticipated movie releases in 2024.  Comedy  "Deadpool 3" Ryan Reynolds returns as Deadpool in this third movie...