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

Luigi Ghersi

Public schools should not impose on the rights of secular students

January 12, 2014

The public forum is replete with countless opinions and views. Given the proper setting, they are to be expressed, discussed and debated — but what exactly is that appropriate time and place? There is...

Lindsay Schuring

‘Year of cyber criminals’ sees imprisoned journos, censorship

January 9, 2014

Last year will go down in history as a fascinating year. Its stand-out facet, however, are the “cyber criminals” who are continuously being prosecuted. These young adults are being sentenced to decades...

Rory Penman

UTA needs to improve its services

January 8, 2014

This morning I, a lowly commuter student planning my morning route, hopped on the UTA website and was greeted by the words, “New Year’s Resolution: Improve air quality by riding UTA.” This amused...

Luigi Ghersi

Adoption benefits prospective parents, kids

January 7, 2014

Upon browsing websites designed for prospective parents, there are countless options to help combat America’s growing problem of reproductive infertility. These include artificial insemination, in vitro...

Rory Penman

Utah ‘cowards’ must accept gay rights

January 7, 2014

Optimism is generally not a standard implement in my repertoire of rhetoric. My original piece meant for publication provided a positive outlook on the same-sex issue in Utah. I am hereby rescinding my...

Arash Tadjiki

Same-sex marriage a boon for democracy, conservatives alike

January 6, 2014

Conservatives should be thrilled that same-sex marriage was momentarily legal in Utah and could still be — they just don’t realize it yet. When United States District Judge Robert Shelby ruled that...

Sally Yoo

MUSS headdresses offensive, ignorant

January 6, 2014

That’s offensive,” shouted an unknown voice from the crowd. “You’re offensive!” spit back the mouth underneath the bobbing homemade headdress. It’s been a popular trend this past season in...

What modern journalists can learn from ‘Downton Abbey’

January 5, 2014

As I’m sitting here in my tiny office, squirreled away in an old computer lab in the Union,  my family is gathering for one of the most sacred American rituals of all time: watching television together....

Luigi Ghersi

Body cams provide insight on law enforcement

January 5, 2014

Police body cameras offer great possibilities for a shift in relations between the police force and the public that they are employed to serve (nominally). In California, Rialto City police have claimed...

Lindsay Schuring

Keep your new year resolutions realistic to follow through

January 5, 2014

New Year’s Eve, a night of celebration and extravagance filled with glitter, fireworks, parties, dresses and friends. It’s a night celebrated all over the world, each city showcasing their own luxurious...