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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

Book of Mormon Musical Brings Hilarity, Controversy to Salt Lake

“Book of Mormon” Musical Brings Hilarity, Controversy to Salt Lake

July 31, 2015

Having dinner in a fancy restaurant is as much about the ambience as it is the actual menu. In many ways the same can be said for Broadway musicals; sure, it may be a thrill to see “Les Miserable”...

Caitlyn Jenner Deserved to Win the ESPYs Courage Award

Caitlyn Jenner Deserved to Win the ESPYs’ Courage Award

By Aaron Clark July 18, 2015

If you had not heard of the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards (ESPYs) until last night, you can identify with the 6 million new viewers who tuned in this year. Part of the 250 percent increase...

Pope’s Apology Should Inspire other Religious Leaders

By Aaron Clark July 16, 2015

Any religious figure that believes dogs can go to heaven is guaranteed to win public adoration. But Pope Francis II has done more than just gain the trust and respect of the world; he has maintained it...

Universities Need to stop Discriminating Against Students with Psychiatric Disorders

By Aaron Clark July 9, 2015

Brown. Georgetown. Duke. Princeton. There is a definite aura of prestige and respect when names like these are brought into conversation. But these elite universities have recently been reprimanded for...

Yulin Festival Needs to be Shut Down

Yulin Festival Needs to be Shut Down

By Aaron Clark July 8, 2015

There are some topics of discussion that are guaranteed to ignite controversy, such as politics, religion and whether dogs or cats are better. But now, dog and cat people can join for a common cause –...

Child Abuse in Hollywood Needs to Stop

Child Abuse in Hollywood Needs to Stop

By Aaron Clark July 2, 2015

Glitz and glamour. These words are directly correlated with Hollywood and the film industry, but two new words will soon be associated with the entertainment system in the United States – child abuse. Director...

Children are not Negatively Affected by Homosexual Parents

Children are not Negatively Affected by Homosexual Parents

By Aaron Clark July 2, 2015

Here it is: another article on the recent Supreme Court decision in Obergefell vs. Hodges, which determined that states are no longer permitted to ban same-sex marriage. Everyone in the United States knows...

The Illusionists Give Audiences a Magical Evening

The Illusionists Give Audiences a Magical Evening

June 26, 2015

This past Tuesday night. “The Illusionists: Witness the Impossible” made a memorable appearance at Capitol Theatre as part of a nine show run that ends on June 28th. “The Illusionists” brings...

Caucasian Heritage Night Reveals White Privilege Inherent in our Society

“Caucasian Heritage Night” Reveals White Privilege Inherent in our Society

By Aaron Clark June 26, 2015

Stereotypes about Utahans include polygamy, Mormonism and, now, blatant racism and insensitivity towards minorities. The Orem Owlz, a minor league baseball team that has affiliations with the Los Angeles...

Women Shouldn’t Be Expected to Take Their Husband’s Last Name

By Aaron Clark June 21, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every cheesy film about teenagers in love features a young girl daydreaming, doodling hearts and tacking her crush's last name onto her own on her school papers. These...