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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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The Chronicles Opinion Desk has endorsed Rebecca Hardenbrooks ticket for ASUU President. Her running mates are Devon Cantwell and Carlos Craig. (Courtesy Rebecca Hardenbrook)

Opinion Desk: The Hardenbrook Ticket Will Unite the U

By The Opinion Desk February 23, 2020

  Winning an election and leading ASUU should never serve as just another line on a resume. The student body president carries a huge responsibility, and it is critical that the upcoming presidency...

H.B. 104 seeks to unnecessarily enshrine common human decency into law and may cause more issues than it could solve. (Chronicle archives)

Moran: Utah Should Not Force People to Call 911

By Serena Moran February 20, 2020

  Utah State Representative Brian King has proposed H.B. 104, 911 Responsibilities in an Emergency, which seeks to make it a Class B misdemeanor if someone fails to contact emergency services in...

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Christopherson: Utah High Schools Need Later Start Times

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor February 20, 2020

  Since starting college, I’ve gotten two to three more hours of sleep a night than I ever did in high school – and it’s not because I’m slacking off. Admittedly, high schoolers face enormous...

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Maxfield: The Ill-Effects of Porn Must Be Fought with Better Tools than Warning Labels

By Lynda Maxfield February 18, 2020

  Republican Representative Brady Brammer’s controversial “Warning Labels Amendments” bill, which could punish distributors for not putting warning labels on pornography, stirred up national...

Clever marketing and unconventional health campaigns will better reach the youth of this state.
(Graphic by Jose Garcia | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Starr: The Utah Way of Ignorance and Disease

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer February 8, 2020

  Earlier this month, an HIV awareness campaign was brought to a standstill by Governor Herbert. “Suggestive” condom wrappers appeared to be the hardline that the Department of Health crossed...

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Moran: Utah Schools Can Play A Role In Suicide Prevention

By Serena Moran February 7, 2020

  In 2018, Utah was ranked fifth in the nation for the top suicide rates among children ages 10-17. Suicide is a difficult topic to discuss. Few people want to admit that it happens, especially...

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Maxfield: Challenging How We Talk About Sexual Addiction in Utah

By Lynda Maxfield February 5, 2020

  Why is it socially acceptable to say “I am an alcoholic” but repugnant to say “I am a sex addict”? It is because sexual addiction is confusing and often misunderstood whereas in alcoholism...

Tanning bed with UV lights at Expressions Tanning and Beauty in South Jordan, Utah on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. (Photo by Marifel Holmquist | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Maxfield: Legislation Banning Tanning For Teens Is About Control, Not Education

By Lynda Maxfield February 3, 2020

  Republican representative Brad M. Daw has “changed his mind.” He no longer trusts Utahns to make tough health decisions for minors regarding indoor tanning. In a FOX 13 interview, Daw said,...

Opinion writer Nathan Dalley says that terminally ill patients should be able to decide when and how they die. (Photo by Cara MacDonald | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Dalley: Utahns Deserve Humane End-of-Life Care

By Nathan Dalley, Opinion Writer February 1, 2020

  Death with dignity is a largely subjective concept that is personal to any individual who grapples with it. We must all use our best discretion to observe and respect the wishes of others as...

Bailey, a five-year-old pet therapy dog from the Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association. (Photo by  Stacey Geiger | Courtesy Wright-Patterson Air Force Base)

Moran: Lying About Emotional Support Animals Makes It Harder For Those Who Actually Need Them

By Serena Moran January 23, 2020

  Animals have been used to service humans for centuries, but the use of dogs for therapy has only been developed within the past couple of decades. To obtain a service dog, a person needed to...