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Timpa: The Supreme Court is Out of Control

Recent rulings by the Supreme Court show that they do not represent the American people, and they use their self-fulfilling power to give themselves more.
By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer | July 16, 2024

  In the last few weeks, the United States Supreme Court again captured headlines after a series of controversial decisions. These decisions are substantial enough in scope to alter the country’s...

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Timpa: Preventing Food Waste Is No Waste of Time

Bridging the gap between food supply surplus and scarcity is a multi-faceted issue.
By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer | July 13, 2024

  Every year, despite the excessive amount of food that goes to waste, individuals struggle with food insecurity. This discarded food is passed along to landfills rather than effectively distributed....

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Smith: Revitalize Passenger Railways

By Emma Smith, Opinion Writer | July 9, 2024

  Imagine a healthy, socially connected, pollution-free and safe society. Public transportation brings us closer to this reality. Passenger rail is an often overlooked form of public transportation....

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Hall: Americans Need Media Literacy

The rise of misinformation and AI-generated content on social media has made media literacy education absolutely imperative.
By Lexi Hall, Multimedia Director | July 2, 2024

  Combatting misinformation has become a critical challenge on social media platforms like TikTok. Content can spread rapidly and influence a wide audience. The rampant spread of false information...

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Hall: GOP’s War On Contraception

The Republican party opposes both the education that could prevent unwanted pregnancies and the tools that could avert them.
By Lexi Hall, Multimedia Director | June 25, 2024

  U.S. Senate Republicans just blocked the Right to Contraception Act (H.R. 4121), a bill designed to guarantee individuals the right to purchase and use contraceptives. This measure, covering...

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Timpa: Chipotle Vs. Modern Consumer Culture

Chipotle is not the first company to suffer from this new wave of consumers. They are merely the most recent victim. Streamlined by Generation Z, there is a growing disposition towards holding corporations accountable. 
By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer | June 20, 2024

  Chipotle’s reputation has taken a hit recently due to controversy surrounding its decreasing portion sizes. With a CEO response that rings shockingly tone-deaf for a million-dollar company,...

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Timpa: The Gig is Up, Or Is It?

The gig economy is still in its infancy, but it won’t be for long. To properly protect workers from its exploitative nature, there must be a tighter grip placed on the employers attempting to utilize it. 
By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer | June 18, 2024

  Over the past decade, the labor market has undergone a shift towards what is being referred to as the gig economy. A gig economy refers to a labor market that employs workers without having...

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Jang: Child Homelessness Needs Utah’s Attention

Helping Utah’s children means helping Utah’s future. Every child in Utah deserves better living conditions. 
By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer | June 10, 2024

  While the housing crisis has become a significant issue, the Utah Legislature has passed multiple bills to minimize homelessness in the state, but its efforts have primarily focused on unhoused...

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Jang: Dry Campus Policies Need Practical Solutions

If the U truly wants to address alcohol-related issues, it should focus on understanding the root causes of these behaviors and how to support students in addressing their individual challenges. Simply banning alcohol without offering viable solutions is irresponsible. 
By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer | June 9, 2024

  Colleges implement dry campus policies to protect students. However, reports indicate these policies do little to solve underlying problems. The University of Utah enforces regulations on...

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Langley: Stop Worshipping Brands

Brand worship harms us. A better future is one where quality and consumers come first.
By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor | June 8, 2024

  In the U.S., branding is a significant part of our economic reality. Companies make products with their calling card, like a unique name or flashy exterior. These help you remember it the next...