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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

People Need to Channel Their Outrage at Injustice Toward Actual Change

People Need to Channel Their Outrage at Injustice Toward Actual Change

February 12, 2016

I’ve always prided myself on maintaining a healthy level of outrage toward the unfair aspects of society. Without getting angry and emotional about a social justice, race or health issue close to us,...

Appropriation Exploits Sacred and Meaningful Cultures

Appropriation Exploits Sacred and Meaningful Cultures

February 8, 2016

I am strictly supportive of most aspects of Western society: accessible health care, voting privileges, religious and ethnic diversity and the everlasting reign of Beyoncé as our nation’s leader. I...

Its Time to Step Away from the Virtual War

It’s Time to Step Away from the Virtual War

February 1, 2016

We have all been a part of or at least witnessed the new social media trend of hashtag activism. With recent atrocities such as school shootings, police brutality and terrorist attacks unfortunately becoming...

Prescription Drug Abuse Should be Seen as a White Epidemic

Prescription Drug Abuse Should be Seen as a “White Epidemic”

January 25, 2016

  The undeniable drug problem in our country has long been relegated primarily to low-income and minority communities. The brunt of blame associated with the effects of drug abuse is also linked...

Ban on Blood Donations from Gay Men is Homophobic, Baseless

Ban on Blood Donations from Gay Men is Homophobic, Baseless

January 13, 2016

For those who have ever donated blood, the thought of being turned away from the process undoubtedly seems humiliating, unfair and immensely biased. However, this experience is one that has been shared...

Zuckerbergs Philanthropy Still Meaningful, Despite Publicity it Received

Zuckerberg’s Philanthropy Still Meaningful, Despite Publicity it Received

December 11, 2015

There is no such thing as meaningless charity, right? Whether or not those giving away their wealth do it for the right reasons, the most important thing to consider is who the funds will positively affect....

Students Against Sexual Assault raised money for the Rape Recovery Center at Mestizo Coffeehouse.

People Need To Take Coffee Addiction Seriously

December 7, 2015

With final exams quickly approaching and the semester winding (or crashing) down, many U students have probably swapped eight hours of sleep and a well-balanced diet for all-nighters and a more than slight...

Contraceptives Should Be Affordable, Accessible to Women

Contraceptives Should Be Affordable, Accessible to Women

December 3, 2015

For many women in the United States, acquiring birth control or other contraceptives is no easy task. All females, regardless of age or experience with birth control, must go through a doctor to obtain...

Activities of Anonymous Could Derail Government Attempts to Target ISIS

Activities of “Anonymous” Could Derail Government Attempts to Target ISIS

November 25, 2015

We live in a world where vigilante hacker groups are idolized and commended for their illegal activity. In an era of extreme distrust of the government and law enforcement officials, it is only natural...

Looking at the Paris Tragedy from a Muslim Student Perspective

Looking at the Paris Tragedy from a Muslim Student Perspective

November 23, 2015

I’ve been closely associated with the concept of terrorism since I was a six year old in first grade. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I sat in hushed silence as America was violently attacked, and...