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The Daily Utah Chronicle

Coleman: Following Snowbirds Lead in the One-Star Approach

Coleman: Following Snowbird’s Lead in the One-Star Approach

By Nicholas Coleman September 27, 2017

Snowbird ski resort unveiled an eye-catching advertisement this week, featuring a one-star review from a wonderfully disgruntled patron named Greg. Unlike the hardy individuals who frequent the resort’s...

Coleman: CIS Redesign: Oversimplification Gone Awry

Coleman: CIS Redesign: Oversimplification Gone Awry

By Nicholas Coleman September 12, 2017

Similar to boiling water that is so hot it actually feels cold, the University of Utah’s CIS portal redesign oversimplified the layout beyond the comprehensible limit. Instead of orderly links that could...

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus, Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

The Importance of Applying

By Nicholas Coleman August 10, 2017

Before I begin explaining what ought to be an obvious concept, allow me to welcome you to the University of Utah. Aside from the overzealous parents, stressful application process, hours of orientation...

The Legacy Bridge that connects upper and lower campuses at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 5/14/17.

Photo by Adam Fondren/Daily Utah Chronicle

Dealing with Rejection in College

By Nicholas Coleman July 22, 2017

The University of Utah is home to about 32,000 students at any point. For some undergraduates, life at a large university can be overwhelming. Although the U is known as a commuter campus, the presence...

Fireworks and Local Autonomy

Fireworks and Local Autonomy

By Nicholas Coleman July 19, 2017

The celebration of the Fourth of July is a tradition in the United States that unites the country and pays homage to our founding. Although the Declaration of Independence was formally delivered two days...

Ornate Avocado

Consumerist Culture and the Rise of Avocado Toast

By Nicholas Coleman July 7, 2017

This is the second installment of a two-part series that focuses on American consumerism, and the emergence of viral trends that have come to define Generation Y and Z. Similar to fidget spinners, which...

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Consumerist Culture and the Rise of Fidget Spinners

By Nicholas Coleman June 19, 2017

This is the first installment of a two-part series that focuses on American consumerism, and the emergence of viral trends that have come to define Generation Y and Z. American consumerism is an odd...

Racial Discrimination Persists at Princeton

Racial Discrimination Persists at Princeton

By Nicholas Coleman June 6, 2017

Despite unresolved lawsuits and requests for privacy, the public was given an extraordinary glimpse into Princeton University’s admission process earlier this month. Contrary to the institution’s...

What to Know About Summer Classes

What to Know About Summer Classes

By Nicholas Coleman May 18, 2017

Following a grueling series of fall and spring semesters, the summer is often seen as the time to relax and bask in the sunlight and warm weather (although Utah seems to only offer winter as of late)....

The Death Penalty

Is It Time To Get Rid Of The Death Penalty?

By Nicholas Coleman May 9, 2017

The death penalty is a crude, antiquated form of punishment that should be entirely disavowed. On Thursday, April 27, Kenneth Williams took his last breath as he lay strapped to a bed in a musty prison...