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Opinion: Firearm Freedoms Shouldn’t Cause Fear

Expanded assault rifle laws overpower the right to feel safe.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer September 10, 2025

  On June 14 of this year, the “No Kings” Protest in downtown Salt Lake City boasted 10,000 protesters. The sea of civilians peacefully marching consisted of a large variety of organizations,...

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Opinion: Utah’s Polite Culture Impacts Individuality

Utah culture fosters a white-picket fence approach to socializing. The social norm of constant politeness does not leave enough room for raw expression.
By Shannon Akin, Opinion Writer August 29, 2025

  Utah has a notable reputation for modesty and pleasantries. These values are deeply rooted in the state’s religious origins, pushing social norms embedded by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

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Opinion: Don’t Waste Your Talent On Finance

Too many bright, ambitious young people are selling their souls to careers in finance, consulting and big tech. Don’t be one of them.
By Samantha Reagan, Opinion Writer August 29, 2025

  In a recent New York Times article, a Harvard student told reporters that “Everyone arrived on campus hoping to change the world. But what they learn at Harvard is that actually doing anything...

The logo of the National Public Radio is pictured on the day National Public Radio and three Colorado public radio stations sued the Trump administration over the president's executive order to cut federal funding for public broadcasting, at its West office in Culver City, California, on May 27, 2025. (Courtesy: REUTERS/Daniel Cole)

Opinion: Censoring Public Media Threatens Democracy

Public broadcasting services need funding to provide for Americans.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer August 26, 2025

  President Donald Trump signed a bill Aug. 1 cutting federal funding to public media outlets. This includes National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The Trump administration...

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Opinion: I Miss Who I Was Before Trump

Trump and his super villains are making life in America unbearable.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer August 12, 2025

  Being a woman in America is hard enough. The sense of impending doom that Trump and his administration have brought since becoming president has only made it harder. Waking up every morning fearing...

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Opinion: Utah’s Death By Firing Squad is Brutal and Unnecessary

Utah is making a severe mistake with its first firing squad execution in 15 years.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer August 10, 2025

  For the first time in 15 years, Utah is preparing for a firing squad execution. The inmate in question is Ralph Leroy Menzies, the murderer of Maurine Hunsaker. His execution date has been set...

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Opinion: Utah’s Suing Snapchat, Other States Should Follow

We know social media has catastrophic effects on teen mental health and society at large. States should do something about it.
By Samantha Reagan, Opinion Writer August 6, 2025

  Governor Spencer Cox and Attorney General Derek Brown are suing Snapchat on Utah’s behalf. They allege Snapchat was designed to be addictive to children and to facilitate exploitation.  This...

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Opinion: Integrate Mindfulness Into Your Day

College students are newly navigating life as adults and with this comes stress and the weight of life’s responsibility. Natural remedies and metaphysical routines can aid the transition.
By Shannon Akin, Opinion Writer July 31, 2025

  College-aged students are embarking on a new chapter in their lives, which can be a daunting experience. Life starts moving at a rapid pace with a full agenda and seemingly endless tasks. For...

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Opinion: The U Must Cut Ties With Ariel University

The U must terminate its partnership with Ariel College because of the school’s Israeli affiliation.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer July 31, 2025

  The University of Utah has partnered with a Zionist college in the occupied West Bank, known as Ariel University. The U requests neutrality from its employees and offers neutrality as an institution...

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Opinion: Trump’s Big Terrible Bill

This legislation is a deeply misguided attempt at reform that will hurt everyday Americans, undermine public trust and jeopardize the futures of students across the country.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer July 26, 2025

  Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4. The Big Beautiful Bill will provide tax cuts for billionaires while harming the working class exponentially. This bill contains...