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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...

Inversion in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. (Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: Children’s Sports Shouldn’t Play On Bad Air Days

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor November 22, 2019

Everyone knows that Utah has terrible air. In 2017, the American Lung Association ranked Salt Lake City’s air quality “the sixth worst in the nation,” which will not surprise anyone who lives here....

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Christopherson: Utah High Schools Should Reevaluate The Risks Of Football

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor November 2, 2019

A former high school football player from Cache County recently sued his school district over injuries sustained after his coach put him back in play despite a traumatic brain injury. Konnor Finn alleges...

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Christopherson: Utah Should Follow Florida’s Lead with Mental Health Instruction Mandate

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor October 31, 2019

Earlier this month, we celebrated World Mental Health Day, and the World Health Organization placed a special emphasis on suicide prevention. Suicide prevention is an alarmingly pertinent topic in Utah....

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Swanson: If You’re Going to be a Single Issue Voter, Please Vote on Health Care

By Gavin Swanson, Opinion Writer October 27, 2019

The debate over the future of healthcare has been at the forefront of American domestic policy for over 70 years. It was the number one issue among Democratic voters in 2019 and has been on the top 5 list...

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Barron: If the Government Cared About American Youth, It Would Ban Assault Weapons Before Juul Pens

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer October 24, 2019

A few weekends ago, I went home for dinner and happened to sit at the table beside a family friend who is a practicing attorney. He asked about my classes and I asked about his family, but our conversation...

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Chavez: Stop Moralizing Food and Focus on Self-Acceptance

By Paji Chavez September 17, 2019

  The conversations about food, weight and health need to change.  At the time of its release, the 2004 documentary “Super Size Me” made a strong impact on American culture, but it’s...

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Barron: What Goes Down the Toilet Can Have a Crappy Effect On the Environment

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer September 10, 2019

When you think of an environmental warrior, you may think of Earth Guardians Youth Director Xiuhtezcatl Martinez or teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg. Among the last things you might think of...

Starr: Keep the Stars in Sight for Better Health

Starr: Keep the Stars in Sight for Better Health

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer September 5, 2019

  While it may not be one of the better known environmental issues, light pollution is an entire area of degradation in and of itself. It creates many challenges for an environment just as pollution...

Chavez: Be Kind, Unwind: Practice Self-Compassion to Avoid a Burnout

Chavez: Be Kind, Unwind: Practice Self-Compassion to Avoid a Burnout

By Paij Chavez, Opinion Writer September 4, 2019

  I don’t know about you, but I LOVE the first day of school.  Whether it is the feel of a new pen on a clean notebook or the unknown possibilities of the upcoming class schedule, starting...