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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

Immigration reform bill is redundant and inefficient

February 25, 2009

As a member of the Honors College Social Justice Scholars, I represent our group in saying that we fervently oppose House Bill 64, Deterring Illegal Immigration, for two main and closely related reasons: ambiguity and inefficiency.

GRAMA-restricting H.B. 122 counter to gov’t transparency

By By Jeffrey Jenkins February 25, 2009

H.B. 122 would serve only the interest of the government by allowing it to be easier to cover up the trail of corruption. Do not allow the Legislature to chain down the watchdog of government offices and officials. Tell you representative how you feel about H.B. 122.

Read the fine print before getting a gym membership

By By Spencer Merrick February 24, 2009

The U offers free membership to students at the Field House, and though the amenities might not be the same you might find in many other fitness clubs and the hours might not be as convenient, it's not likely to come packaged with too much small print. The last thing students need is another set of inescapable payment obligations.

Hits and misses

February 24, 2009

Although the refund is well meant it isn't practical. Instead of offering some extra pocket change to students, Commuter Services would do better to keep the money to invest in parking maintenance or help subsidize future cost increases or projects, such as the construction of a parking structure. MISS.

Companies can’t be trusted to regulate own production

By By Kiyan Sharifian February 24, 2009

It is time to demonstrate some tough love for businesses that put profit before safety. I often hear the argument that regulation strangles America's competitive edge. Is that really the only thing that we would have to strangle to keep peanut butter safe? OK, sounds good to me.

Find alternative transportation to cut down on pollution

By By Liz Carlston February 23, 2009

If you drive a clunker, be aware of the pollution you're putting into the air if you ignore the manufacturer's suggested maintenance schedule just to save a few bucks.

Full-page hate ads harmful, ignorant

By By John Stafford February 23, 2009

Recent debate about the Common Ground Initiative has fully exposed the blatant bigotry that exists in this state.

Buttars crossed the line

By By Aaron Zundel February 23, 2009

Buttars spewed some of his slimiest rhetoric yet during a recent interview with documentary filmmaker Reed Cowan, comparing homosexuals to radical Muslims.

LGBTQ people ask for equality, not special rights

By By Cathy Martinez, Staff Writer February 23, 2009

The Common Ground Initiative was one step toward equality. Granting human rights to LGBTQ people through legislation will not take anything away from society; it will only add to society.

Try real life social networking

By By Spencer Merrick February 20, 2009

Students disappointed by the apparently antisocial nature of the U would better profit from the good old-fashioned social networks. Join a club, a fraternity, a sorority, or keep yourself posted on the events on campus.