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

Housing eviction bill takes away students? rights

By By Ross Solomon February 5, 2009

Students living in on-campus housing should have every protection. Anything less could prove to be an absolute disaster for someone who has done little or nothing wrong.

Utah unlikely to benefit from stimulus package

By By Liz Carlston February 5, 2009

Money given freely to industries, government and big companies with no strings attached will do little more than create a bigger tax burden and debt for Americans in the long run.

Most summer sales jobs too shady

By By John Hannon February 5, 2009

There are people who don't mislead customers and still make a large profit doing summer sales. But do you really want to sign up for a summer of working in an industry that has become saturated with claims of deception, poor workmanship and lack of stability?

Sustainable initiative needs work

February 5, 2009

Although our inclination is to support the Sustainable Campus Initiative, ASUU needs to fill these holes and provide detailed plans on future project goals before it deserves the students' money and trust.

U’s Print Services is an independent, cost-efficient option

February 5, 2009

I would like to thank The Chronicle for publishing the following correction Jan. 30 for John Hannon's column ("U's printing rates are unreasonable," Jan. 29), which incorrectly stated that the University Print and Copy Services is responsible for campus printing prices.

Former foster kids need support

By By Spencer Merrick February 5, 2009

Although programs are in place to help, we as a community need to help give them a sense of belonging. We need to reach out to our vanished peers. Our help and general awareness toward now college-aged foster children coming out of the system could mean the difference between a successful transition to adulthood and another homeless statistic.

Wrongful death bill was a Trojan horse

By By Steven Warrick and By Steven Warrick February 4, 2009

Rasmussen wound up his testimony by stating: "Far from being the least offensive bill in Equality Utah's gay rights "initiative,' S.B. 32 is actually the most offensive in our opinion8212;it represents an insidious legal construct in search of a clever cause looking for an existing remedy. In other words, S.B. 32 is not only not needed, it invites legal mischief in areas of marriage and family that most Utahns oppose." As such it is good that the committee rejected the bill.

Disruptive person bill needs definition

February 4, 2009

The bill should also apply only to those beyond the jurisdiction of U discipline. Using a technicality to ban "disruptive" students from campus would be overkill. Student discipline should be dictated by existing laws and U policies.

Snow removal should focus on campus

By By James Sewell February 4, 2009

As the budget crisis gets worse, and it seems likely it will, tough choices have to be made. Will Young and Betz make a small sacrifice for the good of the many? Sure, giving up private residential snow removal won't solve the larger problem the facilities management department is facing, but small symbolic gestures such as this would at least indicate that these men have their priorities straight.

ID bill would prevent voter fraud

By By Jeffrey Jenkins February 4, 2009

Utah Legislators would do well to realize the benefits of this bill. It is protecting the reliability of the procedure that put them in office in the first place. The Legislature should not allow a dangerous loophole to be taken advantage of before enacting legislation to prevent it.