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Griffee: The U Needs Pride Week  

With increasing homophobic rhetoric on campus and beyond, queer students need Pride Week now, more than ever. 
By Elizabeth Griffee, Assistant Opinion Editor | June 5, 2024

  Three weeks ago, the University of Utah wrapped the iconic Block U in the pride flag rather than sporting its signature Utah crimson red. The temporary change has come every year to celebrate...

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Champine: Fight to Find the Light

It is our responsibility to fight for what is right. We must find reasons to hope and continue. 
By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor | June 3, 2024

The world around us is falling into disrepair. Many of us will find ourselves unable to afford a home in Utah. Anti-trans legislation is spreading across the state. Our university partners with companies...

TikTok creating a place for the creator and consumer. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hall: America’s E-Commerce Consumerism Crisis

Platforms like Facebook Marketplace and TikTok Shop use advanced algorithms that meticulously track user behavior, preferences and engagement patterns.
By Lexi Hall, Multimedia Director | May 31, 2024

  Consumerist culture is rampant, fueled by social media giants like TikTok Shop and Facebook Marketplace. These e-commerce companies have eliminated barriers between browsing and buying, causing...

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Nshangalume: The Irony of Social Media and Politics

As more youth use their voices to protest the inhuman actions that the country takes to uphold its supremacy — they become more frustrated with the state of their beloved country. 
By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer | May 26, 2024

  One of the things that the United States likes to gloat about is its alleged status as an oasis of freedom for its citizens. The idea is that the U.S. is the only nation in the world that offers...

Pro-Palestine demonstrators hold up signs that read "Cease Fire Now" next to the newly built encampment in front of the John R. Park Building at the University of Utah during the Emergency Rally For Palestine on Monday, April 29, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Timpa: To Be an American

Criticizing this country is in no way anti-American — it’s the opposite.
By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer | May 24, 2024

  Over the last few weeks, universities nationwide have borne witness to student-run protests in support of a free Palestine.   The University of Utah is no exception to this, with students...

Pro-Palestine demonstrators organize in the City Creek Park in Salt Lake City during the Stand for Palestine Rally on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hall: Freeing Palestine is Not Antisemitic

The deliberate character assassination of the Palestinian solidarity movement aims to silence valid disapproval and enforce compliance with oppressive Israeli policies.
By Lexi Hall, Multimedia Director | May 14, 2024

  Universities worldwide are caught in a contentious debate as students and professors clash with university administrations fueled by the Palestinian solidarity movement. The University of Utah,...

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Hufford: Finding Balance in a One-Click World

Social media apps will undoubtedly be a significant part of society for the foreseeable future, and it is crucial that both lawmakers and consumers pursue balance in their use and regulation.
By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer | May 13, 2024

  Social media is a double-edged sword. It can facilitate awareness, important conversations and connection to a level that would have seemed impossible 20 years ago. However, it can also pose...

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Jang: Sundance Shines in Utah

We must advocate for keeping Sundance in Utah. Sundance shines brightly in Utah and Utah shines brightly with Sundance. 
By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer | May 7, 2024

  Controversy recently arose over whether the Sundance Film Festival will move to other cities as its current contract is set to expire in 2027. With an over 40-year history, Sundance has been...

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Point of View: The Hidden Danger Behind Medical Spas

In this episode, podcast host Estella Weeks interviews opinion writer Emma Smith about the lack of regulations behind medical spas, and why receiving enhancements at these spas can pose life-threatening medical risks.

Transcript: Estella Weeks: Welcome back to Point of View, The Daily Utah Chronicle’s opinion podcast. I'm your host Estella Weeks and today I'm joined by Emma Smith. Emma has been a writer...