By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer

  In Utah, the impact of the coronavirus has already been felt in almost every aspect of our lives, from grocery shopping to attending school. As we adjust to sparse shelves and online classes, it is also importa...

March 28, 2020

• Barron: Affordable Phone Calls Between Inmates and Their Families are a Bridge to Rehabilitation March 11, 2020
• Barron: Increasing the Integrity of Convictions Begins with Prosecutors March 7, 2020
• Barron: Incomplete Data Costs Indigenous Lives. One Utah Legislator Has a Plan to Fill in the Gaps. February 29, 2020
• Barron: A Vote for Hardenbrook is a Vote for Campus Safety February 24, 2020

By Nain Christopherson, Opinion Writer

  It’s no secret that America’s criminal justice system is in need of a major overhaul. The death penalty is still legal in 29 states. Over 60% of women incarcerated in state prisons have a child younger than...

March 9, 2020

• Christopherson: Teacher Tax Credits Can’t Make Up For Underfunded Schools March 1, 2020
• Christopherson: Utah High Schools Need Later Start Times February 20, 2020
• Christopherson: Diverse Classrooms Need Diverse Teachers. Increased Bonuses Are A Great Start. February 14, 2020
• Christopherson: The SLC Womxn’s March Was A Great Start, but There’s Work Left to Do February 13, 2020

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer

  On Monday, March 2, 2020 Bernie Sanders held a rally in Salt Lake City, drawing huge crowds and loud applause. Utah support for the populist candidate has always been strong — Sanders won Utah with nearly 80% i...

March 15, 2020

• Cushman: Denying Scholarships to Students with Criminal Records Hurts Those who Need Them Most March 9, 2020
• Cushman: Elected Officials Should Prioritize Public Safety Over Partisan Agendas February 29, 2020
• Cushman: Utah Needs to Clarify Its Consent Laws to Protect Survivors February 24, 2020
• Cushman: Removing Straight Ticket Voting Will Make It More Difficult to Vote February 13, 2020

By Sheely Edwards, Assistant Opinion Editor

  Representative Candice Pierucci became the youngest member of the Utah Legislature when she was appointed to the State House by Governor Herbert in late 2019. At 27 years old, she is only two years older than Uta...

February 13, 2020

• Edwards: False Advertising Pitches Term Limits as a Simple Solution November 6, 2019
• Edwards: For Those Frustrated with National Chaos, Local Politics is a Better Focus August 30, 2019
• Edwards: Every U Student Should Consider a Legislative Internship August 29, 2019
• Edwards: Prop Four Can Reduce Gerrymandering Problems. Utah Legislators Should Keep It As Is. July 28, 2019

By Lynda Maxfield

  For most of my life, I was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I even served an honorable mission some years back. But, I no longer identify with many of the religion’s ideologies...

March 30, 2020

• Maxfield: Utah’s Insufficient Sex Education Curriculum Is Harmful to Teens March 7, 2020
• Maxfield: The Ill-Effects of Porn Must Be Fought with Better Tools than Warning Labels February 18, 2020
• Maxfield: Challenging How We Talk About Sexual Addiction in Utah February 5, 2020
• Maxfield: Legislation Banning Tanning For Teens Is About Control, Not Education February 3, 2020

By Serena Moran

  The last few weeks have left the world on edge. The coronavirus that was first identified in Wuhan, China has now swept over the globe. People are panicked and scared. As if we needed anything else to worry about, a ...

March 28, 2020

• Moran: Decriminalizing Polygamy Will Build Bridges And Help Those In Need March 7, 2020
• Moran: Utah Should Not Force People to Call 911 February 20, 2020
• Moran: Utah Schools Can Play A Role In Suicide Prevention February 7, 2020
• Moran: Lying About Emotional Support Animals Makes It Harder For Those Who Actually Need Them January 23, 2020

By Isaac Reese, Opinion Writer

  If there is anything new visitors learn about Utah, it’s that our state has an interesting relationship with alcohol. Utah’s infamous "Zion curtains" — barriers to block customers’ ability to see alcoholic drinks being made in restaurants — were a source of rid...

March 1, 2020

• Reese: Utah Deserves a State Flag That Reflect Its Beauty February 28, 2020
• Reese: Progressives Need to Think Local Before Taking On Moderates Like McAdams January 18, 2020
• Reese: Hate Speech Creates True Threats January 15, 2020
• Reese: Homeless Utahns Are Being Ignored January 12, 2020

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer

Last month, commissioners voted unanimously to make Uintah County a “Second Amendment Sanctuary County.” The ordinance seats the county as the first and only municipality in Utah to designate itself as a safe haven for inanimate objects that have facilitated significant violence in this country. Uintah’s e...

February 26, 2020

• Starr: Prioritize The Growth Of Threatened Species, Not Just Humans February 13, 2020
• Starr: The Utah Way of Ignorance and Disease February 8, 2020
• Starr: Trump’s Environmental Deregulation Will Have Long-Lasting Consequences January 28, 2020
• Starr: Don’t Endanger the Environment For the ‘Gram January 18, 2020

By Paij Chavez, Opinion Writer

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 law-abiding c...

November 26, 2019

• Chavez: Consent Must Be Centered When Dating In The Workplace November 20, 2019
• Head to Head: Should People Disclose Their Pregnancy in Job Interviews? November 13, 2019
• Head to Head: Should Government Regulate Morality on the Grounds of Health? November 7, 2019
• Chavez: ‘Joker’ Hits a Nerve But Never Goes Deeper November 2, 2019