In his famous book titled "1984," George Orwell created a magnificently horrendous future characterized by conformity and, to a more subtle degree, the notion of the panopticon. Those who do not conform...
I used to think of myself as fairly self-aware of my privilege. Consciously, I know I am lucky to be a middle-class, white American attending a highly ranked university. Briefly traveling in Egypt showed...
If headlines are to be believed, then the United States of America is on the brink of crisis — both culturally and constitutionally. The lack of patience between Americans of differing political ideologies...
According to the University of Utah’s Office for Global Engagement, 687 students studied abroad in 42 countries during the 2016-2017 academic year. The Learning Abroad office connects students to programs...
Within the span of a week, fashion designer Kate Spade and television host Anthony Bourdain both committed suicide, shocking millions of fans across the world. Hearing news of anyone dying by suicide after...
“My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.” These were some of the opening words of Gerald Ford’s inauguration speech, in reference to the Watergate scandal that plagued the Nixon...
Every four years, raucous crowds gather around stadiums and bars around the world to watch an event that’s often deemed to be the acme of sports worldwide: the FIFA World Cup. This spectacle assembles...
I am a recovering workaholic. I base my worth on my GPA and my resume, and I pick up more projects and jobs than I should because I am afraid that having any down time means I am lazy. Obviously my obsession...
A short while ago, the respective leaders of North and South Korea met again for a second, historic time, but under largely different circumstances. In this meeting, the presence of Trump and America at...
Although the LDS Church's headquarters are located in Salt Lake City and much of the state is predominately LDS, the church has not directly affected my experience as a student at the University of Utah....
