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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

HRE’s solution to furniture theft unfair

By By Alicia Williams November 10, 2008

Honesty is the best policy. Next time, they should rethink their tactics, because it's not fair to make everyone pay for one person's mistake, accidental or otherwise.

Avoid desensitizing entertainment

By By Emily Rodriguez-Vargas November 7, 2008

We are the ones living in the reality, not the Hollywood stars who get paid to act in movies in some imaginary world where crime goes unpunished and actions have little consequence. Of course, we can't stop Hollywood from producing these films, but we can decide to be more aware of what we watch on our own.

Let Bluetooth headsets die out

By By Brian Trick November 7, 2008

In Utah, headsets are pointless. Utah's cell phone law ranks as a secondary offense, according to the Governor's Highway Safety Association. The only way to receive a cell phone violation is to simultaneously commit another offense like speeding.

Nebraska fans didn?t support Blackout

November 7, 2008

While some members of the University of Nebraska faithful did attempt a "Blackout" for their Sept. 27 game against Virginia Tech, the traditionalist and die-hard fans never bought into the idea (i.e. the "Blackout" didn't happen).

Bike lanes are worth the small cost

November 7, 2008

Apparently Liz Carlston hasn't ridden a bike around campus lately. If she had, she would have acknowledged in her column ("Campus bike lanes a waste of U funds" Nov. 6) that the new campus bike lanes are overdue.

Weather not to blame for depression

By By Aaron Shaddy November 7, 2008

If more people are reporting depression during the winter but the weather is typically not a cause, what's going on? Maybe people are blaming the weather for other reasons. Undoubtedly depression has it causes, but the world we live in bleeding into our consciousness isn't one of them

It’s time for America to get back to work

November 6, 2008

We encourage all voters who were captivated by the excitement of this historic election to maintain their zeal after the excitement is gone and the real work sets in.

Chronicle needs more football

November 6, 2008

Please write more about my team for the remainder of the season, as I could care less about a campus shuttle breaking down as front-page news.

Campus bike lanes a waste of funds

By By Liz Carlston November 6, 2008

The bike lanes are unnecessary and a reckless use of funds. The $3,500 spent to paint these lines on the sidewalk could have been better used in almost any other capacity.

Racism claims about painting unfounded

By By Alicia Williams November 6, 2008

If you choose to view the world with critical, negative and skeptical eyes, you will see hate, anger and evil planted in the most innocent of scenes. Hopefully, viewers of the painting will see it as it is8212;a remarkable piece of art and a tribute to diversity.