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Opinion

Hit the slopes or the sand this spring break

March 2, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   Spring Break is just around the corner, but it isn’t too late to plan an awesome vacation and take a break from the intensity of college academics. From international...

Protests need less talk and more action

March 2, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Due to recent controversy spanning multiple topics, our society is no stranger to the concept of organized protests. When injustice becomes the norm, so does the collective...

Officer’s wrongdoing in narcotics strike force calls for more investigation

February 26, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Police misconduct has become an increasingly common theme in this country over the past few years. Disillusionment with our domestic protectors has spread like wildfire...

U’s recycling program stands out for its efficiency and organization

February 25, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The U purports to follow the three Rs of waste management: reduce, reuse, recycle. But let’s be honest, every institution and organization these days claims to practice...

Video games don’t deserve negative stigma, as they can improve mental health

February 25, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When many non-gamers such as myself hear the phrase “video game,” our first thought is of a warped and addictive world of mindless mouse-clicking and violent storylines....

Racism at the Oscars has its roots in Hollywood

February 25, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I tuned into at least 35 minutes of the nearly-four hour runtime of the Oscars this Sunday. I didn’t watch to see the latest fashion trends or because I was drawn in...

Vaping may be a healthy alternative for smokers

February 25, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It used to be extremely common on campuses and in public outdoor spaces in our community to see several people every day, rain or shine, huddled over a tiny but fatal...

Ignoring vaccines puts others at risk

By Aaron Clark February 25, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For everyone who believes Disneyland is the happiest place on earth, you may want to skip this article. The California Department of Public Health recently released a...

Big Brother controls education without your vote

February 25, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Alright you conspiracy buffs — here’s one for the masses. Are you concerned the government is allowing corporations and other organizations to control our lives?...

U’s Liberal Logic Keeps the Campus Fresh

February 24, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For some of us, life at the U is better than it could ever be at most of the other Utah institutions of higher learning. The U may or may not be mostly run by social...