By Paij Chavez, Opinion Writer
• November 26, 2019
In 2015, the Utah State Legislature passed legislation to create significant criminal justice reform. Governor Gary Herbert said their goal was “to reduce recidivism, maximize offenders success in becoming...
By Paij Chavez, Opinion Writer
• November 20, 2019
It’s been a little over two years since Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was exposed to the world as one of the worst predators in the entertainment industry. Weinstein was fired from The Weinstein...
By Paij Chavez, Opinion Writer
• November 12, 2019
Searching for a job is a daunting process. By the time you make it to the interview stage, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and ready to say anything to land a fulfilling job — or at least something that...
“Legislation of morality” is common phrasing around criminal statutes against gambling, alcohol and drug use, pornography and certain sexual acts. Utah is a good example of a state that regularly dabbles...
Two of our opinion writers, Paij Chavez and KC Cushman, have opposing perspectives on how much the government should regulate moral decisions — like drug abuse or sex work — in the name of protecting...
Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers and plot details about "Joker" (2019).
Whether you are a fan of comic books and superhero movies or couldn't care less, it has been nearly impossible...
Last month, the University of Utah's Student Media held its annual retreat, bringing together a powerful team of student journalists and media creators working toward a common goal — storytelling. Whether...
Sometimes it is difficult to believe whether protecting women is really a high priority in Utah.
October has been designated #SafeU Month by University of Utah President Ruth Watkins. The first week...
Sen. Elizabeth Warren continues to rise steadily in many polls for the 2020 Democratic nomination. But even as her campaign soars, Warren continues to face heightened, and often sexist, criticism from...
Studying the impact of climate science communication — the language people use to describe climate-related issues — may lead to more productive conversations about climate change. There is a scientific...
