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Opinion: It’s All Free Speech

In a university setting, free exchange of ideas must come first, no matter how distasteful the ideas may be.
By Samantha Reagan, Opinion Writer | February 12, 2025

  The political climate on campus is as red-hot as ever. As the culture war surges on, we are likely to see more of what happened last year — divisive speakers like Michael Knowles, screenings...

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Opinion: Universities Are Failing Native Hawaiian Students

While Native American student aid grows, Native Hawaiians are left in the dust.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer | January 28, 2025

  The United States has a complex relationship with Indigenous groups, filled with violence and forced relocation. Like other Native groups, Hawaii stands as a unique historical monument in U.S....

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Opinion: University of Utah Students v. Their Wallets

It seems as though the University of Utah is acting in the interest of financial gain, instead of for the betterment of the student body.
By Charlotte Hansen | January 21, 2025

  In a September Instagram post, the University of Utah announced its next on-campus housing development. The response has been overwhelmingly negative. From an outside perspective, this may...

University of Utah students stand in line to vote at the J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 5. (Photo by Madeline Van Wagenen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Opinion: Curb Your Socialism

To help save the country from socialist Democrats, the University of Utah should do all it can to enlighten students against anathematic socialist propaganda.
By Noah Wright, Opinion Writer | January 7, 2025

  The 2024 presidential election was not like past elections. It was a head-to-head battle between a self-made capitalist tycoon and a former prosecutor with socialist tendencies. This is unprecedented. In...

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Opinion: The U Must Provide Research Transparency

A lack of research fraud accountability leaves students and researchers at the U in the dark.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer | November 12, 2024

  One of the University of Utah’s strengths is its "world-class research." U Health boasts 949 faculty members and 36 research departments. The U has succeeded in gaining recognition for its...

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Opinion: Sororities Can’t Preach Sisterhood While Excluding Minority Women

If sororities preach sisterhood, they must include all women. Sisterhood means bridging the gap between white and minority women at the U.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer | November 9, 2024

  Women of different cultures, races and religions have more qualities in common than they might think. They can have similar experiences such as heartbreak, rejection, educational trials and monumental...

The Bennion Center in the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Feb. 6, 2017. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

Opinion: The Bennion Center Is Underrated

The Bennion Center is a resource that University of Utah students underutilize. We must appreciate and use the BC to its full extent.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | September 30, 2024

  I always have something going on, whether it's personal issues or running late. Without fail, the Bennion Center will have all the lights on and I'll be greeted as I walk in. The BC always provides...

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Point of View: Your Guide to Taking Advantage of Student Resources

What services do you have access to as a University of Utah student? Well, you're probably not using them. Join host Estella Weeks and her Student Success Coach Stephanie Santarosa as they talk about why you need to take full advantage of university resources and how to do so.
By Estella Weeks, Point of View Host | August 27, 2024

Transcript: Intro: [music] Welcome back to The Daily Utah Chronicle’s opinion podcast. I’m your host, Estella Weeks, and you’re listening to Point of View. Estella Weeks: I'm here with my...

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Jang: The UAC Lacks Mental Health Support

Utah Asia Campus students deserve better mental health resources, just like students on the Salt Lake campus.
By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer | August 20, 2024

  Mental illness in South Korea consistently reaches alarming levels. The latest Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development statistic states South Korea experiences the world's highest...

A viewer explores the Pictures of Belonging exhibit in Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) in Salt Lake City on April 13, 2024. (Photo by Minh "Polaris" Vuong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hufford: Elevating STEM Through the Arts

Whether or not students plan on participating in an arts major, embracing diverse coursework is vital.
By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer | August 17, 2024

  Though commonly known for its business and science majors, the University of Utah features a robust and diverse collection of arts programs. The arts, dance, film, music and theatre departments...