The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Opinion

Love’s victory could be part of Republican scheme to infuse the party with diversity

November 11, 2014

Election Day has come and gone, and with it, a sweeping Republican victory across the nation, as voters showed their dissatisfaction with President Obama and his lackluster performance as Commander in...

Those with terminal illnesses should have the option of dying on their own terms

November 11, 2014

At 29 years old, California native and newlywed Brittany Maynard was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma and was told she only had six months to live. After months of...

Bitcoin has potential revolutionize the economic world

November 10, 2014

For the uninitiated, Bitcoin is a software-based, open-source currency. Often referred to as a “cryptocurrency,” BTC is transferrable between web addresses without a need for any sort of information...

Students need to make their voices heard in upcoming elections

November 10, 2014

Election Day is upon us, and now that the distraction of Halloween is behind us, it’s time for those who care about the direction of their future to go out to the ballots and cast a vote for change....

Putting money in the political process destroys democracy

November 10, 2014

The political divide within America has long been symbolized by the colors red and blue, for Republicans and Democrats, respectively. The association is so strong that each color has become almost synonymous...

Awareness is the first step to preventing suicide

November 10, 2014

The word “suicide” — albeit taboo — is no new concept in American society. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death...

Religion can affect mental health for better or for worse

November 10, 2014

Whether or not you consider yourself a religious or spiritual individual, chances are you are familiar with the belief that relying on a higher spiritual being is linked to attaining happiness and fulfillment....

Aggression in humans must be channeled constructively

November 10, 2014

Philosophers and theologians have documented their theories on the essence of human nature for years. There has been heavy debate over the humanistic proposals of people like Thomas Hobbes, and his rival,...

Society needs to stop normalizing catcalling

November 10, 2014

It is clear from the car honks and off-pitch whistles that have almost entirely replaced genuine conversation-starters that chivalry, at least in public, is dead. The phenomenon of “catcalling,”...

Utah’s indeterminate sentencing policy could be improved but remains effective

November 10, 2014

Utah is unique in the way it handles crime. The intermediate sentencing policy upheld by the state is unlike any other in the nation, and as such has received both praise and criticism. Randy Richards,...