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Opinion: Make Swoop great again

The U’s management of its iconic feathery mascot leaves a lot to be desired.
By Noah Wright, Opinion Writer | November 29, 2025

  Swoop is a symbol of the University of Utah’s cultural and athletic legacy, an unelected trustee of the student body. The administration has allowed him to fall into disrepair. Swoop deserves...

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Opinion: Utah’s frogs are going extinct

Utah’s frog populations are dying and it’s our fault. We need to take action to protect Utah’s amphibians from extinction.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | November 29, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Off-Script print issue, in stands November 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Utah’s frog populations are dying, and it’s...

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Opinion: ZTA brings community to the U

The arrival of ZTA to the University of Utah is a huge step for diversity in sororities.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | November 27, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Off-Script print issue, in stands November 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Sorority recruitment numbers are climbing. Greek...

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Opinion: Utah culture normalizes racism

Utah community members must push for further resources and protection for their students of color.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer | November 23, 2025

  On Oct. 25, 2025, a mom and her two children were shocked to see a racial slur against Black people brightly glowing on a construction sign in Alpine, Utah. As they are the only people of color...

The annual Veterans Day ceremony in the A. Ray Olpin Student Union on Nov. 14, 2025. (Photo by Meadow Stewart | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U’s 2025 Veterans Day Commemoration

Last Friday, 12 veterans honored at the U's Veterans Day ceremony received a medal accompanied by a personal description of their service.
By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | November 18, 2025

  On Nov. 14, the University of Utah held its annual Veterans Day commemoration, honoring over a dozen veterans for their service. Each of the twelve veterans honored at the U's Veterans Day...

Pedestrians cross the streets in Salt Lake City on Apr. 7, 2024. (Photo by Minh "Polaris" Vuong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

SNAP delays hit SLC food banks in shutdown

As the longest U.S. government shutdown meets its end, food organizations across Salt Lake City continue to feel the effects.
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | November 14, 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a U.S. federal program that provides food-purchasing assistance to low- and no-income individuals to help them maintain...

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Opinion: College has become transactional 

Once a place for exploration and growth, college is now seen as a stepping stone to employment.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | November 9, 2025

  College enrollment is down. This is nothing new, but over time and since COVID, the number of students attending college to actually learn is declining, too. College is viewed as a space for...

Poster at the No Kings Protest at the Utah State Capitol, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Opinion: Don’t lose sight of true protest

No Kings Day is a worthwhile starting point, but continuing to imagine something bigger for the anti-Trump resistance movement is crucial.
By Elizabeth Griffee, Assistant Opinion Editor | November 4, 2025

  On Oct. 18, Americans across the country marched in the second round of No Kings protests this year, demonstrating against President Trump’s abuses of power. No Kings Day is designed to be...

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Opinion: Reclaim the witch

Women must reclaim bodily autonomy and sensuality in a season that still fears them.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer | November 3, 2025

  As Halloween slowly crept into season, it rang of fear and freedom. For women, this holiday reminds us of our history walking a line between empowerment and objectification. In "Mean Girls"...