The 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech presented an opportunity to ask ourselves if we are satisfied with the state of racial relations in America a half-century...

Children are prone to throwing tantrums when their will is subverted by figures in authority. Most children grow out of this phase once tough life lessons teach them about the idea of compromise. Some...

Most children, hearing their parents utter the magic words “We’re going to Disneyland!” immediately imagine the dry heat of California. But the soaring waterfalls of Zimbabwe? Not so much.  This...

In the years following a recession, Americans often find themselves in more frugal situations. Consumer spending is only now beginning to reach its former level. Though no longer reported in our everyday...

Chelsea Manning had no shortage of supporters after receiving a 35-year prison sentence for violating the controversial Espionage Act. While it is doubtful that many of the people fighting for her pardon...

If you’ve been following university news over the summer, you probably heard of the proposed ban on recreational biking and skating on campus. Specifically, the policy would have declared that “any...

Residents of Salt Lake City can frequently see a thick layer of gray smog covering the valley, and all Utahns have seen the familiar signs on the freeway warning drivers of poor air conditions. Clearly,...

If someone at the U were to come down with a case of smallpox, imagine the chaos that would ensue. It would spread incredibly rapidly. Classes would be canceled and the dorms would be evacuated. It would...

Sustainability shapes our lives, and as a concept that has shown its ability to evolve over time, we are all more or less involved in its realization. The concept of sustainable development emerged in...

State Sen. Aaron Osmond’s disdain for an educated public shines through in his recent essay “A Practical Argument for Ending Compulsory Education in Utah.” With Americans coming to the stark realization...