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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 1d

Utah’s only amusement park, Lagoon, has been around for 139 years, but rising prices and safety concerns are testing public support. Read more from News Writer @teetad.bsky.social at The Daily Utah Chronicle. #Lagoon #Utah #AmusementPark #SaltLakeCity
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Utahns question Lagoon dominance

Lagoon, Utah’s only amusement park, has been a cornerstone of Utah recreation since 1886, when Simon Bamberger founded it as Lake Park Bathing Resort on the shores of the Great Salt Lake. Relocated to...

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 3d

Questions have loomed regarding Utah’s ability to bounce back from a home loss to Texas Tech. A dominant victory over Arizona State gives fans a calming reassurance. Read more from Sports Editor @johnleone5.bsky.social below. #Utahutes #utah #sports
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Utah Runs All Over No. 21 Arizona State in 42-10 Victory

Utah played host to a ranked Arizona State team on a cold and rainy Saturday night with the hopes of earning its first-ever home Big 12 win. The reigning conference champion Sun Devils entered the ga...

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 7d

This performance has a twist of its own: the venue. The Capitol Theatre, with its ornate interiors and century-old history, is rumored to be haunted by a ghost. Read more from Assistant Arts Editor @israbi.bsky.social below. #CapitolTheater #TheShining
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Utah Opera Has Stephen King’s Stamp of Approval on ‘The Shining’

Starting Oct. 11 at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, the Utah Opera presents Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell’s “The Shining,” an operatic retelling of Stephen King’s novel. Unlike Stanley Kubr...

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 8d

Legal barriers, policy shifts and misinformation deepen struggles for newly resettled refugees in Utah. Read more from News Writer @georgiametcalf.bsky.social below. #news #refugees #utahnews #studentjournalism
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Utah Refugee Challenges Reflect Broad Federal Changes

Legal barriers, policy shifts and misinformation deepen struggles for newly resettled refugees in Utah.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 10d

After 30+ years away from the Beehive state, the red-headed Halloween king makes a comeback. Read more from Arts Editor laneypauline.bsky.social below. #fanx2025 #dannyelfman #dannyelfmanfanx #studentjournalism #CollegeStudents #UniversityStudents #UofU
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Danny Elfman's First Year at Salt Lake City FanX

Elfman graced a sea of raging fans in costumes and T-shirts paying tribute to his illustrious career on Friday afternoon.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 12d

After years of construction on 2100 S and 1300 E, small businesses in Sugar House are struggling to recover. Read more from News Writer @anjaliiyer6.bsky.social below. #SugarHouse #SaltLakeCity #SmallBusiness #Construction #UtahNews #CampusLife #TheChrony
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Construction Takes a Toll on Small Businesses in Salt Lake -

Amid heavy construction in downtown areas, small business owners in Sugar House have lacked the resources and governmental support to stay financially stable.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 15d

In ASUU’s September town hall, students commented on the U’s new class schedule policy to a panel of administrators involved in the decision. Read more from Writers @abcowleychrony.bsky.social and @lucafinndig.bsky.social below.
#ASUU #Schedule #Changes
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Students Confront Administration About Schedule Changes

Students talked to administrators about the new schedule changes during an ASUU town hall panel, asking to be included in important decisions.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 17d

Utah golf took a trip to Washington to compete in the Tindall Invitational. An individual tournament winner led the way in another successful week of golf. Read more from Sports Writer @lukeskinnerr below.
#golf #Washington #Win #CollegeStudents
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Utah Golf Places Second in the Tindall Invitational

Utah golf took a trip to Washington to compete in the Tindall Invitational. An individual tournament winner led the way in another successful week of golf.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 20d

John and Collyn preview Utah’s matchup with Texas Tech, plus some women’s soccer coverage. Listen to more from Sports Writers @johnleone5 and @ccowleschrony.bsky.social‬ below. #sports #UniversityofUtah #womenssoccer #podcast
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Home Stretch: Utah vs. Texas Tech - The Daily Utah Chronicle

John and Collyn preview Utah’s matchup with Texas Tech, plus some women’s soccer coverage.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 20d

Charlie Kirk’s death sparked widespread public concern. Many public figures have since addressed the rise of politically targeted violent acts. Read more from News Writer @georgiametcalf.bsky.social below. #Uvu #Charliekirk #universityofutah #utah #Journalism
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Charlie Kirk Shooting Draws Varied Concerns on U Campus

Charlie Kirk's death sparked concern among many politicians and public figures, many of whom addressed the rise of politically targeted violent acts.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 22d

The Mel Meister Chabad Lounge marks the first space at the U dedicated to Jewish students. Read more from Newsletter Editor & News Writer @teannajsorensen.bsky.social below.
#CulturalSpace #HigherEducation #CollegeStudents #UniversityStudents
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The U Debuts First Jewish Space - The Daily Utah Chronicle

Located across the street from campus, the U's first-ever Jewish-dedicated space provides students a welcoming atmosphere to socialize and practice religion.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 25d

While state leaders push for higher reading proficiency in earlier grades, students say teacher support and connection remain just as vital in college. Read more from News Writer @teetad.bsky.social below.
#Literacy #education #HigherEducation
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Utah Literacy Rates Reveal Gaps Despite National Standing -

Utah ranks among the most literate states, but less than half of children read at grade level, raising concerns about long-term student outcomes.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 27d

Utah volleyball lost their first set to UVU then rallied to take the match 3-1 including a 12-point run in the fourth set.
📌 Read more from Sports Writer @seanstetson below.
#Volleyball #UVU #GoUtes #CollegeStudents #UniversityStudents #UofU
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No. 21 Utah Rallies Past UVU Ahead of Showdown with Nebraska

Utah volleyball lost their first set to UVU then rallied to take the match 3-1 including a 12-point run in the fourth set.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 27d

Brinton Douglas highlights the Salt Lake fixed gear community in new short film. Read more from Arts Writer Hailey Edmonds below. #Oremfilmfestival #film #documentary #utahfilmmaking #Journalism
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U Alum To Premiere At Orem Film Festival - The Daily Utah Chronicle

The director, Brinton MacDonald, a former U student, paints a portrait of his friend, Nick Santos, also known as "Squancy Papi," in the short film.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · 28d

From 1914 conservatism clashes to Vietnam and anti-apartheid protests, U students have long shaped the fight for free speech. Read more from Newsletter Editor & News Writer @teannajsorensen.bsky.social below.
#FreedomOfSpeech #CampusProtest #UniversityOfUtah
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U Origins: Freedom of Speech - The Daily Utah Chronicle

For more than a century, University of Utah students have protested, challenged authority and openly dissented to campus--and nationwide--policies.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · Sep 18

They didn’t make it look easy in the first half, but the Utes pulled it together in the final 30 minutes, taking down Wyoming to start the season 3-0. #UtahSports #UofU #WyomingCowboys #Football

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Utes Escape Laramie With a 31-6 Victory Over Wyoming

They didn't make it look easy in the first half, but the Utes pulled it together in the final 30 minutes, taking down Wyoming to start the season 3-0.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · Sep 15

With a solid start, Utah women’s soccer aims to continue their strong form entering competitive Big 12 conference play. Read more from Assistant Sports Editor @ccowleschrony.bsky.social‬ below. #soccer #womenssoccer #sports #universityofutah
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Utah Women’s Soccer Wraps Non-Conference Play 5-3-1

With a solid start, Utah women’s soccer aims to continue their strong form entering competitive Big 12 conference play.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · Sep 14

Documentary filmmaker Ben Masters' new film about the Colorado River makes an important case, powerfully. Read more from Arts Writer Samuel Loveland below. #filmreview #coloradoriver #documentary #universityofutah
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‘The American Southwest’ Is a Must-See for Utahns

Documentary filmmaker Ben Masters' new film about the Colorado River makes an important case, powerfully.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · Sep 12

Student leaders at the U show how MEChA, PISA, and BSU use activism and community to drive change from protests to rebuilding safe spaces.
📌 Read more from News Writer @suvamu.bsky.social at the Daily Utah Chronicle.
#StudentActivism #BSU #PISA #MEChA
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Activism at the U: An Exploration of MEChA, PISA and BSU

Student organization leaders at the U share how their organizations have used their platforms to create change and fight their communities' future.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · Sep 12

Written by students at the University of Utah, "Same Mistakes" is the third show in the first season of the Studio 115 Series. Read more from Arts Editor laneypauline.bsky.social below. #theatre #universityofutah #performingarts
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'Same Mistakes': An Exploration of Empathy and Vulnerability

“Same Mistakes” experiences a rollercoaster of grief as the main character, Matt, navigates an entrance into fatherhood following the passing of his own father.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · Sep 10

Breaking: Charlie Kirk was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. President Trump claimed “the Great, and even Legendary Charlie Kirk, is dead.” #CharlieKirk #UVU #UtahBreaking

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Charlie Kirk Dead After Being Shot at UVU - The Chronicle

Trump announced Charlie Kirk dead Wednesday afternoon after Kirk was shot in the neck at Utah Valley University.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · Sep 10

Parent Giving connects University of Utah families through philanthropy, volunteering and community events that support students and Utah fans alike. Read more from news writer Teetad Govitviwat below. #ParentsGiving #Parent #Support #collegestudents
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Parents Giving Back at the U - The Daily Utah Chronicle

The U's Parent Giving, a group of parents who donate their time and money to support students, is ramping up outreach events to strengthen the campus community.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · Sep 9

Utah legislators must now redraw boundaries under the citizen-backed Better Boundaries initiative. Read more from news writer @teannajsorensen.bsky.social below.
#Gerrymandering #CongressionalMaps #Redraw #CollegeStudents #UniversityStudents
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Judge Orders Utah To Redraw Congressional Maps -

On August 25, Judge Dianna Gibson ordered the State Legislature to redraw Utah’s congressional districts to align with the Better Boundaries Initiative.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · Sep 6

The 21st-ranked Utah volleyball team, after a 3-0 start to the season, dropped Thursday's match against the No. 10 Texas A&M Aggies. Read more from sports writer @seanstetson below. #volleyball #universityofutah #TexasAM #sports

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No. 21 Utes Sweep Utah Classic, Fall to Texas A&M

The 21st-ranked Utah volleyball team, after a 3-0 start to the season, dropped Thursday's match against the No. 10 Texas A&M Aggies.

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The Chrony @thechrony.bsky.social · Sep 3

Student Leadership & Involvement and the Bennion Center hosted an open discussion on firearms and campus concerns. Read more from news writer @abcowleychrony.bsky.social below. #UniversityofUtah #StudentLeadership #BennionCenter #gunsafety #journalism

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Brave Conversations: Exploring Guns On Campus -

Students and faculty explored differing viewpoints, common ground and the U's newest open carry policy in a judgment-free campus dialogue.

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