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Opinion: Take tropes off the ropes

Modern storytelling should lean back into classic, not contrived, tropes.
By Noah Wright, Opinion Writer | May 20, 2026

  A seismic shift is occurring in the storytelling industry. Audiences are gravitating towards the predictable yet satisfying in their stories, with critically despised films such as Michael and...

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Opinion: A small SLC community creates a ‘new Armenia’

Vibrant new perspectives are breathing fresh life into Salt Lake’s longstanding Armenian community.
By Noah Wright, Opinion Writer | April 15, 2026

This article originally appeared in the Farewell print issue, in stands April 2026. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. The spirit of spring has sprung in Utah, and one local...

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Opinion: Utah is under mass surveillance

Flock Safety and other license plate tracking systems are a violation of the privacy and safety of Utahns.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | April 7, 2026

  A new license plate tracking technology, Flock Safety, has been taking over police departments nationwide. Flock Safety is being used in more than 5,000 police departments, including about 30...

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Opinion: Ban cell phones in schools

Smartphones are a valuable tool, but they also harm students' mental and physical health.
By James VanLooy, Opinion Writer | March 31, 2026

  A bill that would dramatically limit cell phone usage in elementary, middle and high schools passed the Utah Senate and the House of Representatives. It is on its way to Gov. Cox’s desk for...

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Opinion: All Utahns deserve access to free food

Amidst SNAP cuts and Utah's high rate of food insecurity, all Utahns deserve access to free food.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | March 29, 2026

  SB 320 is a bill that protects student and parent access to school-based food pantries. It also adds restrictions on what food can be in school-based pantries to avoid toxic chemicals and dyes. This...

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Opinion: Support the Utah Homeless Campus

Tackling homelessness requires a new approach in Utah.
By James VanLooy, Opinion Writer | March 27, 2026

  In December 2025, Gov. Cox proposed that the state legislature provide an initial, one-time investment of $25 million and an ongoing investment of $20 million to combat homelessness in Utah....

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Opinion: Go see local theatre

Utahns need to go see local theatre to build stronger community bonds.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | March 15, 2026

This article originally appeared in the Resolutions print issue, in stands February 2026. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Theatre in Utah is important. As social tolerance...

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Opinion: Be more religious

Believing in God in your 20s offers myriad benefits. Students should consider these and the religious resources available to them on campus.
By Noah Wright, Opinion Writer | March 12, 2026

This article originally appeared in the Resolutions print issue, in stands February 2026. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. The word is out: 2026 is the new 2016. However,...

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Opinion: Commit to learning in 2026

In an age of endless content, true understanding is becoming increasingly rare.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | March 11, 2026

This article originally appeared in the Resolutions print issue, in stands February 2026. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Every new year comes with a familiar push to...