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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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UnSafe U protesters gather at the Public Safety Building on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City to protest the actions of officers involved in the Lauren McCluskey case on Aug. 6, 2020. (Chronicle archives)

Saifee: More UUPD Accountability and Transparency Is Important, But Not Enough

By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Editor March 10, 2021

  Last summer's racial justice protests shed light on the unjust and corrupt nature of America's police force. We saw videos and images of police demonstrating excessive force on peaceful protesters,...

The Park Building at the top of Presidents Circle, where the U administration works. (Chronicle archives)

Poma: Free Speech is Not Under Attack. Universities Should Clarify That

By Sasha Poma, Assistant Opinion Editor March 9, 2021

  Free speech versus hate speech has been a topic of debate for several years now. In response, many institutions in Utah and nationwide have adopted codes of conduct that punish verbal harassment,...

(Courtesy DivestU)

Letter: Divestment from Fossil Fuels is in Sight

By DivestU March 7, 2021

  We know beyond a scientific doubt that in order to protect human lives as well as the lives of every living species on Earth, we need to put an end to fossil fuels. Not only are we witnessing...

Snowfall at the downtown Salt Lake City on a Christmas night on Dec. 25, 2018 (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Shadley: Let’s Revitalize Utah’s Main Streets

By Will Shadley, Opinion Writer February 25, 2021

  This past year, devoid of meaningful interaction with acquaintances, has demonstrated the value of community. Much more than simply a place where we run errands and then quickly retreat to the confines...

Flags inside the student union (Photo by: The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Letter: Keep Asian-America in the Foreground

By Samuel Judd-Kim February 25, 2021

  Recently, the social media feeds of many students have been graced by a number of popular posts alluding to recent upticks in violence against Asian-Americans, undeniably fueled in part by anti-Chinese...

Photo courtesy of ASUU

Saifee: Dr. Angela Davis is the Transformative Voice We Need at the U

By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Editor February 23, 2021

  Every year in February, ASUU’s Diversity Board hosts the Conference on Diverse Excellence. CODE's mission is to educate and provide spaces for conversations centered around uplifting marginalized...

The chief safety officers office in the John R. Park building on campus on Feb. 2, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Weglinski: Utah Colleges Need a Student-Run Safety Commission

By Sonia Weglinski, Opinion Writer February 22, 2021

  I recently wrote an article criticizing the University of Utah’s campus safety, specifically highlighting our rising sexual misconduct and violence reports and calling for more accountability...

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Editorial: The Wojciechowski Ticket Is the U’s Best Bet for a Safer Future

By The Daily Utah Chronicle Editorial Board February 22, 2021

  Last week, we released an editorial expressing disappointment with student government’s limited power on our campus and recommending changes that could make ASUU the representative student...

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Alexander: Don’t Close the U’s Confucius Institute

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor February 19, 2021

  The Confucius Institute at the University of Utah encourages cultural appreciation and admiration of Chinese language and education. Through performances, courses and programs, the CIUU acknowledges...

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Poma: Let K-12 Students Have “Mental Health Days”

By Sasha Poma, Assistant Opinion Editor February 17, 2021

  Mental health challenges have reached the point of becoming a public health crisis — especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Concern about K-12 children’s mental and emotional wellbeing...