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

Pro-life bill is a political gimmick

April 4, 2013

Gov. Gary Herbert recently signed a bill that requires the Utah Department of Health to prepare and compile a report on abortion statistics. The mandatory report must include statistics such as the number...

NSA puts Utah in bull’s-eye

April 3, 2013

The new National Security Administration (NSA) facility in Utah, the largest and most sophisticated (and perhaps malicious) spy hub in the world, is equipped to process multiple zettabytes ready to store...

Salt Lake City’s diversity increases its recognition

April 3, 2013

This past week, City Creek Center celebrated its one-year anniversary. The Salt Lake Tribune reported in its first year, City Creek had “16.2 million visits to its 109 stores and restaurants.” It...

City’s hip-hop subculture gains ground

April 3, 2013

We all know the look — that strained, almost sympathetic face people make when you tell them you live in Utah. As they struggle to limit their expressions to one of indifference, you prepare your answers...

Women’s rights not dated yet

April 2, 2013

I was told by a man this week, “The women’s rights movement is dated. It’s not the 1940s.” He was right about one thing: it’s not the 1940s — it’s 2013, and ending injustice toward women...

Civil rights should be state-by-state

April 2, 2013

If the Supreme Court rules the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional, the LGBT community will undoubtedly have gained a valuable victory. However, such a ruling will not be a moral victory and...

Eugenics and anti-abortion both white-male sentiments

April 2, 2013

Esau Walton was not surgically sterilized in 1929 because he had already been institutionally sterilized at the Utah State Prison. Utah — along with 32 other white-male-dominated states — participated...

Travelers should consider quality instead of quantity

March 29, 2013

GRANADA ADVENTURE Chronicle copy editor Niki Harris juxtaposes American and European life as she studies abroad One of the things I was most excited about when I went to Europe was the opportunity to travel....

Penalties for bad driving need better enforcement

March 29, 2013

In the past year, there have been noticeable increases in careless or distracted drivers on the roads. Many drivers are distracted by their technological devices or other adults and children in the car....

Court ruling won’t solve marriage issues

March 29, 2013

The United States is approaching a historical milestone. The Supreme Court holds the futures of millions of Americans in its hands. The verdict looks promising for the supporters of same-sex marriage....