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

TRAX good for economy, social life

By By Brian Trick December 4, 2008

One could dedicate an entire article to the economical, financial and environmental benefits of riding TRAX, but that has been done before, and if it didn't sink in then, it won't now. Rather, people should try riding TRAX for the life experience.

Pro-alcohol views don’t belong in college papers

December 4, 2008

I do not have any problems with anybody who decides to drink, but how does a college newspaper allow for the thought of drinking being good when most college students are under the legal age to drink?

Gov’t should invest in higher ed

By By Jeffrey Jenkins December 3, 2008

I can't help but feel like a broken record as I continue to write about how the economy is adversely affecting higher education.

Take advantage of counseling

By By Emily Rodriguez-Vargas December 3, 2008

Having a professional readily available to talk to about stress or anxiety will help you to not only survive, but thrive during Finals Week.

Animal cruelty not worth it

December 3, 2008

In her recent column ("Animal research is clearly worth it," Dec. 1), Alicia Williams was so busy fearmongering over peaceful animal rights activists that many could've easily missed her weak arguments in defense of animal experimentation.

Hilder rejection justified

By By Steven Warrick December 3, 2008

The Senate was well within its rights to reject Hilder's appointment to the Court of Appeals.

Students should stop abusing grass

By By Anne Roper December 2, 2008

At the U, golden paths of dead grass are indicative of the road well traveled8212;and it's not the path intended. Everyone knows the fastest way from point A to point B is a straight line. But just as it is in a car, it's not always the path you can, or should, take.

Drinking at U games not a serious problem

By By Brian Trick December 2, 2008

Drinking at U sporting events just isn't the plague some would have you believe it is. If drinking really were an epidemic, there would be thousands of streakers every game with bright red U's painted on their posteriors.

Shop local for holidays

By By Logan Campbell December 2, 2008

Instead of increasing the profits of national chain retailers, you can help our economy a lot more by diverting even just a fraction of your spending toward local shops.

Smoke tax would be fine

December 2, 2008

Many smokers might want to quit. However, many others have no desire to quit; I personally know such smokers. Thus, it's not fair to call a tax increase a "sin tax," or even a "stupid tax." An appropriate name could be "you are causing health care costs to increase, so you should be the one to pay for it-tax."