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Gordon: The Need for Free Fitness Classes

The U needs to take a stronger stance on student fitness to promote a greater sense of well-being and mental health clarity.
By Luke Gordon, Opinion Writer | November 1, 2023

  Students struggling to find mental clarity during midterm season may not be taking advantage of a real cheat code. Countless hours of mind-numbing study sessions in the library can make studying...

The UKids Playground at the Emery Alfred Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (Photo By Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hall: Utah’s Childcare Needs to Change

We must address the challenges confronting Utah parents and childcare providers, to unearth solutions that would alleviate the consequences of the childcare crisis.
By Lexi Hall, Multimedia Director | October 26, 2023

  The soaring cost of childcare in the United States, including Utah, continues to haunt families. Parents often confront the daunting prospect of childcare fees equivalent to in-state college...

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Loken: Support Mecha’s Vital Anti-Oppression Work

Hypocritical Depictions of Mecha Stand in the Way of Anti-Oppression Work.
By NingLi Loken, Opinion Writer | October 21, 2023

  Controversy came in a flurry over a student organization's use of an image depicting a woman of color bearing arms. The image was for a September event called "Queer Resistance" that was held...

I-15 seen from above in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jarvis: UDOT, Get Creative Instead of Expanding I-15

Better transportation and safer living conditions are possible, if only UDOT will listen to west-side communities and stop this project.
By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer | October 19, 2023

  As the Utah Department of Transportation’s proposed I-15 expansion inches closer, the situation grows dire. The expansion would cause immeasurable harm to communities in west-side areas. Highways...

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Hall: Embracing Balance and Rejecting the Hustle Culture Hype

In order to embrace balance, students must learn to reject hustle culture — something often pushed upon us by universities and colleges.
By Lexi Hall, Multimedia Director | October 17, 2023

  In a world where hustle culture continually extols the virtues of non-stop work and relentless ambition, it’s essential to question it. Does embracing balance represent a vital countermeasure...

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Champine: Queer Students Deserve Charity and Privacy

Utah Government and Schools Force Disclosure and Surveillance on Trans Students.
By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor | October 12, 2023

  Brigham Young University recently updated its Honor Code and soon after, transgender minors were forced to disclose their medical records to the state. These decisions, while separate, deeply...

Participants at Rally To Save Our Great Salt Lake at Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2022.

Hufford: Conservation Begins with YOU

Calling for action from policymakers plays a crucial role, but tangible change starts with individual behavior.
By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer | October 12, 2023

  Our world is in crisis. The atmosphere currently contains more CO2 than at any time in human history. Global temperatures are rising, which in turn has led to rising sea levels and rapidly...

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Loken: We Need Womxn of Color in Academia

Predominantly white institutions shouldn’t expect womxn of color to tough it out when left feeling unsupported and othered within research spaces.
By NingLi Loken, Opinion Writer | October 10, 2023

  Womxn of color want to engage in research, but workplace racism and sexism routinely push them out. These strands of discrimination intersect and force womxn of color to uniquely deal with both....

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Loken: Do Not Revel in Inhumane Jail Conditions

When we as a society lock people away, we instead push people out of sight. This must not be the way our society deals with severe social inequities.
By NingLi Loken, Opinion Writer | September 20, 2023

  Former President Donald Trump barely entered the Fulton County Jail in Georgia to be indicted on felony charges before being released back to the public. He spent a whopping 20 minutes there...

An empty classroom in Gardner Commons at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Hall: Utah Schools Need a Mental Health Curriculum

K-12 schools must implement curriculum that teaches emotional, social and cognitive skills that students need to succeed.
By Lexi Hall, Multimedia Director | September 17, 2023

  America’s mental health crisis has only worsened over the past few years —  mental health of Utah youths is ranked 32nd in the nation. Utah mental health professionals have reported rising...