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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 Editor 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...

The Center for Disability & Access at the University of Utah on the first floor of the A. Ray Olpin Union building on campus in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 10, 2022.

Lien: The U Needs Accessible Disability Accommodations

By Kayla Lien, Opinion Writer September 1, 2022

  As of 2020, students with disabilities make up 14.5% of the total U.S. student body, education week reports. Yet, according to the National School Board Association, there is a large disparity...

Students walk past the new Kahlert Village dorms and the Student Life Center in Salt Lake City on July 1, 2022.

Cowley: The Inaccessibility of Campus Housing

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor September 1, 2022

  During my freshman year of college, I lived in one of the first-year dorms on campus. I was told that by living on campus, I would meet more people and have an overall more successful first year...

The courtyard on the north side of the Art building is frequented by art classes as a place to work on assignments. Courses such as studio photography use the are to learn about using natural light and strobes. The image was taken on July, 9, 2022. (Photo by Kevin Cody| The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cushman: Make Outdoor Classrooms a Priority

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer August 30, 2022

  My high school had an outdoor classroom where teachers could take students outside to learn. It allowed us to exchange smartboards and lectures for vitamin D and fresh air, creating an important...

Canvas print of some students in a lab at the Warnock Engineering Building at the University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City, Utah on July 5, 2022. (Photo by Amen Koutowogbe | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alexander: U Majors Exclude BIPOC Perspectives

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor August 26, 2022

  There’s a serious issue with University of Utah departments excluding students of color by failing to include BIPOC perspectives. In her article, "Torres: The U’s School of Computing Alienates...

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Mendenhall: It’s About Time for the 988 Hotline

By Addison Mendenhall August 9, 2022

  As of July 16, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988, routing callers to trained counselors and mental health specialists. Individuals can also text and access...

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Mendenhall: Support Students Experiencing Burnout

By Addison Mendenhall July 19, 2022

  College students are prone to burnout, excessive stress and lack of motivation. As a result, students are tired and drained, which leads to not prioritizing schoolwork or academics. It becomes...

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Torres: Learn to Love Networking

By Gaby Torres, Opinion Writer July 18, 2022

  The most influential tool for navigating life is your network. You can build connections with people anywhere. In Fall 2021, the University of Utah had 34,424 students enrolled in total — that...