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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

In need of confrontation: Americas culture of excess

In need of confrontation: America’s culture of excess

June 12, 2016

If there is one word to describe the United States in a nutshell, it is “more.” As Americans, we simply expect excess to come naturally. And the sad truth is that it almost always does. Whether it...

Public Shaming Is Harmful To Tolerance

April 24, 2016

Tasteless, crude and inappropriate speech should always be reprimanded, regardless of the individual’s intention. One of the great things about society today is that we have become essentially unapologetic...

Rise Of Virtual Boyfriend Industry Makes It Difficult To Form Real Relationships

Rise Of “Virtual Boyfriend” Industry Makes It Difficult To Form Real Relationships

April 14, 2016

There’s a mixed response when it comes to whether or not technology drives modern romance in our day and age. On one hand, apps like Tinder and websites like Match.com can connect individuals who would...

Language Preservation Needs To Be A World Priority

Language Preservation Needs To Be A World Priority

April 11, 2016

There is no disputing the importance of language in our day-to-day life. Language not only serves as a marker for who we are as individuals and larger communities, but also as a major influencer of real...

CIA Should Give Up Ineffective, Immoral Practices

CIA Should Give Up Ineffective, Immoral Practices

April 4, 2016

As American citizens, we typically look to our security or intelligence agencies to protect and serve us. Many of us trust these bureaus and blindly give our allegiance to them because in return, we get...

Finance a Future: Universities Need to Educate Students about Loan Debt

Finance a Future: Universities Need to Educate Students about Loan Debt

March 28, 2016

One of the unfortunate realities of the modern education system is the fact that post-graduation is not solely a time for celebration. While it is stressful enough to deal with the issue of a continuously...

Medical Industry Needs to Examine the National Consequences of New Uterus Transplant Surgery

Medical Industry Needs to Examine the National Consequences of New Uterus Transplant Surgery

March 13, 2016

One of the most incredible things about medical limitations in our world today is that they are often temporary. Science and technology in the medical field are constantly evolving, changing and implementing...

Fine Brothers Entertainments Attempt to Copyright Reaction Videos Goes Against Spirit of YouTube

Fine Brothers Entertainment’s Attempt to Copyright “Reaction” Videos Goes Against Spirit of YouTube

March 4, 2016

For any young adult, it is hard to recall a time before YouTube. The video sharing site has always been the primary place to access music videos, movie trailers, educational programs and, more recently,...

Redefining Introversion Would Help Introverts Succeed

Redefining Introversion Would Help Introverts Succeed

February 29, 2016

The world can be split into thousands of different types of people, hundreds of categories and a slew of defining characteristics. But the one that sets us apart most drastically in terms of our personality...

International Service Trips Benefit Individuals and Communities

International Service Trips Benefit Individuals and Communities

February 22, 2016

There is a certain glamorization of the “service trips” many young adults are lucky enough to take during their college or post-grad experience. The country an individual finds themselves in is automatically...