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Bringhurst: Banning Porn is a Puritanical Smokescreen

By Maggie Bringhurst, Opinion Writer September 1, 2021

  Sex work is one of the oldest careers known to man. The earliest records of prostitution date back to 2400 BC in ancient Mesopotamia. Various forms of pornography have been documented throughout...

Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox speaking at the inauguration of Ruth Watkins, 16th president of the University of Utah.(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle)

Forth: In an Hour of Need, Cox Did What Biden Wouldn’t

By Kate Forth, Opinion Writer September 1, 2021

  Recently, Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital and United States’ last remaining military base in Afghanistan, fell to Taliban control. Now that the U.S. is withdrawing entirely from Afghanistan,...

University of Utah quarterback, senior, Charlie Brewer, in the University of Utah Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Making Final Preparations for Season Opener

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor September 1, 2021

  The University of Utah football team is gearing up for the season opener against Weber State on Thursday evening. Utah has now announced a depth chart, chosen a starting quarterback, and is well...

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Amazon’s Latest ‘Cinderella’ Revamp is Almost Really Fun

By Luke Jackson September 1, 2021

  “There’s another one?” This simple sentiment was uttered by my wife and I’m sure millions of folks from all over upon hearing about the new Cinderella flick. We’ve got the Disney...

Mill Creek located in Mueller Park Canyon, Utah on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 (Photo by Brooklyn Critchley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Shadley: The Sound of Silence

By Will Shadley, Opinion Writer September 1, 2021

  Finding a location free from human interference has become an increasingly difficult task. Even in the most remote places, the physical landscape is littered with evidence of our industrialized...

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Hibben: Shop For Your Education in College

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer September 1, 2021

  The most important advice my mom gave me before I left for my first year of college was to “advocate for yourself.” As a first-generation college student, my mom struggled to navigate...

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Alexander: There’s a Right Way to Teach Critical Race Theory

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor September 1, 2021

  The controversy over whether or not to teach critical race theory in schools continues to circulate the news. The benefits of CRT far outweigh the costs. These concepts would teach invaluable...

Alexander: Students Are Ready to Come Back to Campus

Alexander: Students Are Ready to Come Back to Campus

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor September 1, 2021

  There’s no denying how tough the pandemic has been for everyone. It has been a constant uphill struggle against disrupted routines, loss of social contact, negative mental health and so much...

Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Adam Fondren | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Top Five Reasons Utah Football Has the Best Home Field Advantage in the Pac-12

By Chase Mullin, Assistant Sports Editor September 1, 2021

  Since joining the Pac-12 in 2011, the Utah football team has boasted an impressive 42-19 record at home. As such, the Utes have built a reputation for having one of the best home-field advantages...

Local Mormon church near Foothill Drive on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Buening: Religion Does Not Justify Your Homophobia

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor September 1, 2021

  Jeffrey R. Holland, one of the 12 Apostles for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, made a weighty address to BYU faculty on Aug. 23 2021, turning the spotlight on LGBTQ+ issues within...