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Opinion

The Disturbing Rise of the Dark Side of Horror

The Disturbing Rise of the Dark Side of Horror

November 23, 2015

“American Horror Story” is one of the most popular television series to date. For better or worse people are indulging in this series of intense tragedy, scandal, incest and rape — with graphic violence...

Actor Shia Labeouf, who plays the part of “Bible/Boyd Swan”, gives interviews with the media on the “Red Carpet” during the world premiere of the movie Fury at the Newseum in Washington D.C.  (Department of Defense photo by Marvin Lynchard)

Failed Actor or Salient Artist? An Ode to Shia Labeouf

November 23, 2015

There are two conceptions of Shia LaBeouf circulating the United States right now: failed nutty “artist” (albeit an entertaining one) and transitioning star-turned-artist with a serious message. I...

Looking at the Paris Tragedy from a Muslim Student Perspective

Looking at the Paris Tragedy from a Muslim Student Perspective

November 23, 2015

I’ve been closely associated with the concept of terrorism since I was a six year old in first grade. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I sat in hushed silence as America was violently attacked, and...

Businesses in Salt Lake Should Stay Open, if only for Reduced Hours, on Sundays

Businesses in Salt Lake Should Stay Open, if only for Reduced Hours, on Sundays

November 20, 2015

Sundays, for the average college student, are for laundry, test cramming, sleeping off the hangover, catching up on Netflix and, most importantly (in my humble opinion), brunching. Utah, but Salt Lake...

U.S. Needs to Let Others Lead the Fight Against ISIS

U.S. Needs to Let Others Lead the Fight Against ISIS

November 20, 2015

In the wake of the terrible tragedy in France, it has become apparent that ISIS is a global threat that needs a global response. The current approach has not produced the sort of results needed to defeat...

European Architect Daan Roosegaarde Makes Sustainability Beautiful

European Architect Daan Roosegaarde Makes Sustainability Beautiful

By Aaron Clark November 19, 2015

European architecture has long been revered. From the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Buckingham Palace to the Pantheon, the buildings in Europe are often the most popular tourist attractions. As architecture...

Head to Head: Are Protests Better Lead by an Individual or by the Group

Head to Head: Are Protests Better Lead by an Individual or by the Group

November 19, 2015

Protests Need Collective Will and Effort to be Successful by Andrea Kay Palmer From the global support offered to France and Beirut after terrorist attacks, to the Mizzou football team forcing the resignation...

The Price Subscribers Pay for YouTube Red Probably Not Worth It — Yet

The Price Subscribers Pay for YouTube Red Probably Not Worth It — Yet

November 18, 2015

YouTube Red is YouTube’s new subscription service. For $10 a month, you can browse videos without ads, download videos and play them offline or in the background for smartphones. YouTube Red advertises...