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The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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Homeless People Deserve Empathy

By Autumn Barney April 14, 2017

It seems the most controversial topic for the Salt Lake area lately has been the homeless shelter move. There have been many places politicians have wanted to move the shelter, and everywhere they go,...

Cyberbullying: A Crime that Affects Everyone

By Autumn Barney March 25, 2017

According to the American Association of Suicidology, rates of suicide among 10 to 14-year-olds has grown 50 percent over the last three decades. Social media has exploded over the past 10 years. It’s...

Celebrities Can Care Too

Celebrities Can Care Too

March 9, 2017

Ashton Kutcher recently gave a speech in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing about child sex trafficking. We all know Kutcher as an A-list celebrity, but what many of us don’t know...

The Meritocracy Ideology Does Not Exist

The ‘Meritocracy Ideology’ Does Not Exist

March 4, 2017

Merit. A word most Americans attach to the “American Dream.” The rule has always seemed to be that if someone works very hard, they can achieve the same things anyone else can. That you will be rewarded...

Prosecutors Have the Most Judicial Power

Prosecutors Have the Most Judicial Power

February 15, 2017

I’m a year away from law school and I always get asked, “What kind of law do you want to practice?” I usually say I want to keep an open mind, but most likely somewhere in the human rights area....

The Moral Question Behind Trumps Ban

The Moral Question Behind Trump’s Ban

February 6, 2017

Let me start by saying I am in no way trying to attack President Trump. I have made it clear in previous articles that I did not vote for either Trump or Clinton. My perspective comes from my opinions...

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Utah’s Rape Culture is Disastrous

February 2, 2017

When it comes to properly handling sexual assault, Utah does not hold the best of reputations. Rape culture here is almost never spoken of, and if it is, it’s rarely in an open way. There are a lot of...

Swear Words Shouldnt Be Taboo

“Swear Words” Shouldn’t Be Taboo

January 18, 2017

Many people would argue that swearing is full of taboo words. I would argue just the opposite. To be clear, I’m not talking about disturbing speech, i.e., sexual harassment, bullying, etc., I’m talking...

Phone Addiction Is a Real Threat

Phone Addiction Is a Real Threat

January 17, 2017

In today’s world most people are technologically dependent. Ninety percent of adults own a phone in America. We have apps for everything a person could want: social media, food delivery, dating, videos,...

Flag Burning is Unnecessary and Disrespectful

Flag Burning is Unnecessary and Disrespectful

November 29, 2016

Protests have been forming all over the country and the world, with people taking a stand against United States President-elect Donald Trump. Peaceful protests can be effective in facilitating change,...