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Hall: Turn White Feminism Intersectional

We must work towards genuine equality for all women. The evolution of feminism demands a decisive turn towards intersectionality.
By Lexi Hall, Multimedia Director | May 4, 2024

  Feminism has undergone significant transformations across distinct waves, each contributing to progress while simultaneously exposing inherent gaps and biases. Kimberlé Crenshaw’s introduction...

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Timpa: Utah Isn’t Ready to Ban Abortion

Neither those who identify as pro-life or pro-choice are in favor of more abortions. However, eliminating them must come as a product of providing families with assistance, rather than the result of a ban.
By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer | May 1, 2024

  This past month, Arizona has moved to reinstate a nearly 200-year-old law. It will ban abortions in their entirety, making no exceptions for extraneous circumstances except to save the life of...

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Point of View: Opening Conversations about Sexual Assault in Greek Life

In this episode, host Estella Weeks sits down with opinion writer Matthew Timpa to talk about why sexual assault is so prevalent in Greek life, and what conversations need to be had to increase awareness and prevention.

Content warning: This episode discusses sexual assault. Transcript: Estella Weeks: Welcome back to Point of View, The Daily Utah Chronicle’s opinion podcast. My name is Estella Weeks, your...

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Jang: Be More Proactive for Your Children

Although parents may not intend to harm their children, they may have a hard time recognizing their abusive behavior.
By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer | April 27, 2024

  April marks Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, prompting a reexamination of serious child abuse issues in Utah. Despite the presence of various organizations supporting child well-being,...

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Langley: The Harms of Right-Wing Cultural Appropriation

The idea of the Norse being bloodthirsty racial purifiers is a myth, creating a mockery of a nuanced age and culture.
By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor | April 26, 2024

  Ancient and medieval history is fascinating to study. From bygone empires to the daily lives of now-forgotten peoples, there is much to learn about our species’ history. However, not all...

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Gordon: Study at the U’s Asia Campus

More U students should take advantage of the Utah Asia campus.
By Luke Gordon | April 25, 2024

  In addition to the University of Utah’s main Salt Lake City campus, there is a campus located in Incheon, South Korea. The U’s Asia Campus is conveniently located in Songdo, the business...

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Point of View: Why Legislative Bills are Difficult to Understand

In this episode, podcast host Estella Weeks sits down with Elizabeth Griffee to talk about the legal jargon used in legislative bills, why these bills are so difficult for the average person to understand, and what resources are available for students looking to get more involved in politics.

Transcript: Estella Weeks: Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Point of View, The Daily Utah Chronicle’s opinion podcast. My name is Estella Weeks, your host for today's episode, and I'm joined by...

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Hall: Ignite Educator Retention

Utah policymakers must celebrate and uplift the teaching profession, giving teachers the credit and respect that they deserve.
By Lexi Hall, Multimedia Director | April 20, 2024

  Utah’s education system is at a crossroads, grappling with a new crisis of teacher turnover. New educators are burdened by crushing workloads and a lack of critical support systems. This...

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Langley: Stop Using NIL to Support Car-dependent Culture

If the U disregards the environment, it will damage its legitimacy as a progressive institution and endanger the health of our fellow citizens.
By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor | April 14, 2024

  For nearly a century, the car has ravaged and polluted cities, stolen streets and homes from their residents and made urban life miserable. While many see them as symbols of freedom, cars are...