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

Guns shouldn’t be recreational

By By Emily Rodriguez-Vargas December 11, 2008

The once-high values of America are found in the gun-loving hands of individuals seeking not to combat real problems such as war, crime and poverty, but to exercise their freedom to the fullest extent for recreation.

Reimherr columns are useless

December 11, 2008

Once again, The Chronicle has published an inane, rambling letter written by ASUU President Patrick Reimherr ("Corequisite not a burden," Dec. 10) that serves no function other than to bore readers, toot his own horn and fill space

Judges should be elected

By By Stevven Warrick December 10, 2008

Judges who are initially selected by popular election have a much greater degree of democratic legitimacy than those who are appointed or even those appointees who have gone through a retention election.

Admissions boards could benefit from using online networking sites

By By Jeffrey Jenkins December 10, 2008

Viewing a candidate in his or her social environment with pictures and descriptions of an applicant's social practices will help universities better ascertain whether they are admitting a candidate with ideal characteristics or an individual who cloaks character behind good grades.

Corequisite not a burden

By By Patrick Reimherr December 10, 2008

This corequisite is an opportunity for students to apply what they are learning in the classroom to the community in a way that promotes public benefit. It does not mandate service and includes no service-hour requirement.

Proposed Dixie partnership not good for either school

December 10, 2008

With neither community completely willing to compromise, and both schools questioning the worth of a partnership, sustaining the plan during several years is more work than it's worth.

Campus not accessible for disabled

By By Anne Roper December 9, 2008

I only spent a day on crutches, but it was enough to see how much of a struggle getting around campus is for those with a mobility disability.

Hatch put artist above the law

By By Logan Campbell December 9, 2008

It would seem a stretch to accuse Hatch of using his authority to get ahead with his career, but there is little doubt he did gain an advantage in his musical side career.

Economy hits students hard

By By Brian Trick December 9, 2008

The truth is, we are the first generation to make less than our parents8212;this is one of the worst times to enter the job market.

America should take a stand for rights of unborn

By By Samuel Passi December 8, 2008

I don't want an America that believes life is limited, love is for fairy tales and babies are burdens.