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Opinion

Protestors hold hearts towards transgender youth sitting on the steps of the Utah State Capitol on March 24, 2022.

Cowley: It’s My Campus Too

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor November 9, 2023

  As of late, anti-trans sentiments have slowly crept out of the shadows and reared their ugly head around campus. It’s become apparent that there are people at the University of Utah who believe...

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Gordon: Banning Books is a Step Backward. Move Forward with Age-Restricted Sections

By Luke Gordon November 8, 2023

  Across the state of Utah, school districts are calling to ban hundreds of books, some of which are New York Times bestsellers and award-winning titles. The book bans are backed by the Utah Parents...

The Salt Lake City Public Library at 210 E 400 S on Sept. 30, 2023. (Photo by Sophi Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hargis & Jarvis: Look to SLC Public Library Workers United for Advocacy

By Harper Hargis and Caroline Jarvis November 6, 2023

  After long-standing workplace issues, the Salt Lake City Public Library system organized into a worker’s union in April of this year. According to the American Federation of State, County &...

Guest Opinion: What it's Like When U Don't Belong

Guest Opinion: What it’s Like When U Don’t Belong

By Rome Aguilar, U student November 2, 2023

  Getting your poster approved is easy. Leave a copy with the University of Utah’s Student Union front desk, wait a few hours for it to be reviewed and get all the posters timestamped and ready...

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Ely: The College Conundrum of Mandatory Attendance 

By Emma Ely November 2, 2023

  My first three weeks of the Fall 2023 semester included being stuck on a train in Europe, sleeping on the Denver Airport floor and spending countless days in bed with COVID-19. One would assume...

The Student Life Center as seen from the Kahlert Village courtyard on University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on July 1, 2022.

Gordon: The Need for Free Fitness Classes

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...

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Barney: Universal Healthcare Must Wipe Out Prior Authorization

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer October 27, 2023

  Healthcare in the United States is a complete nightmare. The inherent power struggle that a for-profit healthcare system presents is a horrific reality for millions of Americans. Healthcare...

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

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor 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

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

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...