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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

‘4000 miles’ explores generation gap

‘4000 miles’ explores generation gap

April 8, 2014

The intricate narrative of playwright Amy Herzog’s “4000 Miles” presents the dichotomy of old and young. Herzog attacked the worn-out theme of generational gaps with witty dialogue and meticulous...

Tumbleweeds, a film festival presented by The Utah Film Center, screened 250 films at various locations in Salt Lake city and Park City. Photo courtesy of Utah Film Center.

Tumbleweeds Film Fest has something for all

April 8, 2014

Inspiring creativity through films of all genres, the Utah Film Center hosted their fourth annual Tumbleweeds Film Festival this weekend. “Tumbleweeds fosters the next generation of filmmakers and film...

Clare Tobin-lence, Thad Hall, Laura Briefer and Anna Brower pose for a photo. Photo courtesy of American University

U grad students win national policy competition

April 8, 2014

Three U graduate students won a national policy competition in March. The three students, Anna Brower, Clare Tobin Lence and Laura Briefer, won the competition with a policy on young people between the...

Tory Wilson competes on bars at the Huntsman Center during a meet against Washington on Feb. 28. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Red Rocks ready for nationals

April 8, 2014

After a much-deserved weekend of celebration following their victory at regionals, the Red Rocks found out Monday morning which semifinal session they will compete in at nationals on April 18 and which...

Belly dancers perform on stage at the Leona Wagner Black Box Theater. Photo by Chris Ayers.

‘Timeline’ showcases history

April 8, 2014

With jangling skirts and swaying hips, Utah belly dancers walked the Middle Eastern art form’s timeline last weekend. Titled “Timeline,” the Black Box Belly Dance Affair showcased the evolution of...

Nick Ketterer

Microaggressions page empowers individuals

April 8, 2014

This past week, many U students noticed a new page popping up on Facebook. No, it is not a new crushes or confessions page. This is so much more. The page is called University of Utah Micro/Aggressions....

A cheerleader runs with a U flag before the Utah’s game against Colorado last season. Photo by Conor Barry.

UPDATED: ASUU votes to support fight song changes

April 8, 2014

Editor's note: This story has been updated from its original version to correct inaccuracies. ASUU voted last week to support a potential change to make the U’s fight song, “Utah Man" more inclusive. The...

Susan Napier, professor of Japanese studies at Tufts University, gives a lecture in the CRCC on Monday afternoon. Photo by Dane Goodwin.

Napier discusses allegories in anime

April 8, 2014

Susan Napier, a professor at Tufts University, thinks Japanese anime shows a world of over-consumption through fantasy and animation. Napier, author of the first academic book about anime, Anime from Akira...