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Demonstrators protest against the executions in Iran at The Gateway in Salt Lake City on Jan. 7, 2023. The demonstration was organized by FreeIranSLC because two protesters were executed by the Islamic Regime that day. (Photo courtesy of the Persian Students Association)

Buening: ‘None of Us are Free Until All of Us are Free’ — Solidarity With the Iranian Freedom Movement

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor March 7, 2023

  On Sept. 16, 2022, Mahsa Amini — a 22-year-old Iranian woman — died in the custody of the Islamic Regime’s “morality police” after being arrested for "allegedly violating laws requiring...

A for rent sign on display outside of an apartment in the East Central Neighborhood of Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.

Langley: Low-Income Housing Bill Helps Those Without a Home

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer February 10, 2023

  In Utah, housing has become a severe issue for thousands of citizens. With housing prices rising by an absurd 24.6% during the pandemic, many now experience homelessness statewide. Thankfully,...

Students of Introduction to Design Thinking in class in the Gardner Commons building at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.

Mendenhall: Group Projects Aren’t Fair to Students

By Addison Mendenhall December 22, 2022

  Universities are considered “higher education” institutions. This means we hold them to higher expectations than middle or high schools. Group projects have become commonplace in many different...

(Graphic by Madelyn Foulger | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Langley: Leftist Student Organizations Need Better Organization

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer November 23, 2022

  The University of Utah houses over 600 clubs and student organizations that range in focus from community service and advocacy to plain fun. However, with groups like Turning Point USA entering...

Bathroom doors in the Joseph F. Merrill Engineering Building at University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

Barney: Everyone Needs to go to the Bathroom

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer November 21, 2022

  Everybody needs to use the bathroom. The University of Utah isn’t necessarily bad in terms of offering gender-neutral and inclusive bathrooms. Other universities aren’t as accommodating....

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Cushman: I Want to Believe in a Safer Campus — But I Don’t

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer November 16, 2022

  University of Utah interim police chief Jason Hinojosa recently announced changes to how University police will talk to victims. He wants his officers to stop saying three phrases: “There...

A parking ticket on a car at the Marriott Library parking lot at University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Mendenhall: Parking Enforcement Must Change

By Addison Mendenhall November 10, 2022

  For years, students have had problems with the University of Utah’s parking enforcement. Whether parking in student-designated areas (“U” permit spots) or pay lots, most students with a...

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Barney: College Isn’t Designed for Working People

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer November 2, 2022

  Pop culture makes the college experience seem like nothing but parties and fun. As any college student will tell you, this isn’t what university is really like. The typical night for a student...

Pi Kappa Alpha on Greek Row University of Utah on Sept. 25, 2022. (Photo by Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Langley: Greek Life Promotes Classism and Bigotry

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer October 4, 2022

  Greek life is a staple of American culture and tradition. Many presidents, state officials and successful individuals have ties to these associations. Accordingly, many regard Greek life as highly...

University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake on Oct. 11, 2020.

Cowley: Keep Turning Point USA Off of Campus

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor September 22, 2022

  A few weeks ago, I visited our campus’ back-to-school club fair. There were lots of organizations and groups tabling, but one in particular stuck out to me. To my surprise, Turning Point USA...