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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

The Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza by Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Special Olympics Utah: A Community of Champions

By Max Valva, Sports Writer February 10, 2024

  When you think of sports, one of the first words that comes to mind is competition. Being a competitive-spirited individual is one of the main values all athletes possess. Many students here...

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

Utah Anti-DEI Bill, Transgender Bathroom Ban Bill Signed Into Law

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer February 1, 2024

  On Tuesday, Gov. Spencer Cox signed two controversial bills into law — a bill impacting which restrooms transgender people can use and an anti-DEI bill that limits those programs in education. H.B....

Rep. Katy Hall smiles after H.B. 261 3rd Substitute officially passes in the House Chamber at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Anti-DEI Bill Passes House and Senate, Gov. Cox Expected to Sign Into Law

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer January 28, 2024

  H.B. 261, Utah’s bill restricting diversity, equity and inclusion practices in education, passed the House this Friday and will be sent for approval by Gov. Spencer Cox, who has already expressed...

Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine appear in I Saw the TV Glow by Jane Schoenbrun (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

Sundance 2024: ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Review

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer January 24, 2024

  “I Saw the TV Glow” is the second film from writer/director Jane Schoenbrun and is distributed by A24 with producer Emma Stone on the roster. Premiering in the Midnight section of the 40th...

The John R. Park Building at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on June 29, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Guest Opinion: The Perils of Both-sides-ism

By Ermiya Fanaeian January 15, 2024

  In defense of the removal of Mecha de U of U from the Center for Equity and Student Belonging’s sponsored status, The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board wrote, “What [Mecha] doesn’t have...

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Barney: The Necessity of Right to Repair in Utah

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer November 12, 2023

  Think of what it’s like to own a car. Personally, I used to drive a less reliable car to save as much money as possible, but this approach backfired on me. I ended up spending more on repairs...

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Nshangalume: Reform Our Refugee Policies

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer November 12, 2023

  The term refugee was first used to identify the French Protestants who fled France following the revocation of 1685. Now, the United Nations uses the term to describe anyone who is forced to...

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What an NFL Team Would Mean for Salt Lake City

By Kyle Garrison, Sports Writer November 10, 2023

  With the recent additions of NFL teams to large cities such as Las Vegas and Los Angeles, the hypothetical question of, "What would the addition of an NFL team do for Salt Lake City?" comes to...

Utah forward Kelly Bullock (7) in the game versus Utah Valley Wolverines at Ute Soccer Field in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Aug.30, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Soccer Splits Stretch Against the Arizona Schools

By Max Valva, Sports Writer October 31, 2023

  After a tough road trip to Washington State, the Utah women’s soccer team returned to Ute Field this past week to face off against the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Arizona Wildcats. Both...

The UKids Playground at the Emery Alfred Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (Photo By Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hall: Utah’s Childcare Needs to Change

By Lexi Hall, Opinion Writer October 26, 2023

  The soaring cost of childcare in the United States, including Utah, continues to haunt families. Parents often confront the daunting prospect of childcare fees equivalent to in-state college...