Opinion
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
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
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
Opinion: Censoring Public Media Threatens Democracy
Public broadcasting services need funding to provide for Americans.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer
• August 26, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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