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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

Arash Tadjiki

Same-sex marriage a boon for democracy, conservatives alike

January 6, 2014

Conservatives should be thrilled that same-sex marriage was momentarily legal in Utah and could still be — they just don’t realize it yet. When United States District Judge Robert Shelby ruled that...

Stina Colleou competes at the Ute Natatorium against Arizona State on Jan. 5. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Swim team dominates Sun Devils

January 6, 2014

The Utah swim and dive team started the new year on a good foot Sunday as it won its latest dual meet against Pac-12 foe Arizona State. The meet, which was senior day for the men’s team, came after...

The “Ute Brave” statue outside the Union building. Photo by Conor Barry.

Utes: logo, mascot debate ‘misguided’

January 6, 2014

Despite recent suggestions that the U should retire the use of the Ute name and logo, Utes say leaving the drum and feather behind is not the answer. Forrest Cuch, former director of Indian Affairs and...

Photo by Conor Barry.

Students, politicos, LGBT Center react to same-sex marriage stay

January 6, 2014

After over two weeks of legalization, the United States Supreme Court has stopped Utah clerks from giving marriage licenses to same-sex couples temporarily. “I wasn’t terribly surprised,” said Matt...

Chloe Fausa skis during the Pat Miller Invitational at Park City Mountain Resort on Jan. 5. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Ski team shows strong results at Invitational

January 6, 2014

The Utah ski team, which finished last season as the runner-up at the NCAA Championships, kicked off its season over the weekend in the opening portion of the Pat Miller Invitational at Park City Mountain...

The Red Rocks wave to the crowd in the Huntsman Center after their match against Stanford last season. Daily Utah Chronicle file photo.

Gymnastics: Gearing up for 2014 comeback

January 6, 2014

The Red Rocks found themselves in rather uncharted territory a season ago, and it’s not a place they want to return to in 2014. For the first time since 1999, Utah failed to make the Super Six in 2013...

Charlie Chaplin serenades Edna Purviance in the film “The Vagabond.” The Organ Loft will show 3 Chaplin films this month. Photo courtesy of The Hunter Hale Collection.

Organ Loft accompanies Chaplin silent comedies

January 6, 2014

The Organ Loft, a theater on Edison Street and 3300 South, regularly screens silent films with live organ accompaniment. This year, the art house will kick things off with none other than silent comedian...

Sally Yoo

MUSS headdresses offensive, ignorant

January 6, 2014

That’s offensive,” shouted an unknown voice from the crowd. “You’re offensive!” spit back the mouth underneath the bobbing homemade headdress. It’s been a popular trend this past season in...