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A view of the Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City on Aug. 21, 2021.

Cowley: Promote Ethical Journalism

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor November 7, 2022

  Staying informed is more frustrating than ever. Being up to date on what’s happening in the world often means reading the same story covered by multiple sources to receive the full picture....

Zendaya in Season Two of Euphoria on HBO Max.

Cushman: Teen Sexualization in TV Creates Dangerous Ideas About Sex

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer November 3, 2022

  At age 13, I watched “Pretty Little Liars” for the first time. I remember staying up until 4 a.m., binging my way through almost the entire first season. The show depicts a sexual relationship...

(Graphic by Storey McDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Barney: College Isn’t Designed for Working People

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer November 2, 2022

  Pop culture makes the college experience seem like nothing but parties and fun. As any college student will tell you, this isn’t what university is really like. The typical night for a student...

The Utah State Capitol Rotunda on Friday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Cushman & Langley: Prioritize Utah’s Environment at the Polls

By KC Ellen Cushman and Jeffrey Langley Jr. November 1, 2022

  In the summer of 2020, Salt Lake City ranked fourth for worst air quality in the world. Our little state was among some of the most densely populated and polluted regions, despite being home...

Photo Illustration by Ashyln Cary

Lien: So-Called Green Corporations are Worse Than You Think

By Kayla Lien, Opinion Writer October 28, 2022

  Companies like H&M willfully mislead consumers about their impact on the environment. With sustainable products becoming trendy, it’s no surprise that marketing campaigns use greenwashing...

The U's organic gardening class on a field trip at the Mobile Moon co-op in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo by Sarah Buening | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Langley: Cooperative Businesses and Their Advantages

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor October 27, 2022

  Running a business in the United States is a complicated task. Whether with attracting investors, managing employees or keeping track of payroll, complications can be frequent and devastating...

(Graphic by Sydney Stam | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cowley: Dating Apps Make it Harder to Find Real Connection

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor October 20, 2022

  On Sept. 12, 2022, the dating app Tinder turned 10 years old. I haven’t been active on dating apps for almost a year now, but I remember how it felt to use them. I remember scrolling for hours...

Police in riot gear surround and block in protesters in the streets of Salt Lake City on July 9, 2020.

Lezaic: Police Unions Shouldn’t Exist

By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Writer October 19, 2022

  As we find ourselves amid a rising labor movement, it’s crucial to weed out the people who don’t belong in it — the police. Unions, one of the most powerful tools of the labor movement,...

(Graphic by Sydney Stam | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Torres: We’re Finally Talking About What’s Wrong with True Crime

By Gaby Torres, Opinion Writer October 18, 2022

  Utah’s correspondence with true crime stretches to an uncomfortable degree, whether it’s Arthur Gary Bishop, Susan Powell, Gabby Petito or Ted Bundy. And we have the perfect audience for...

Senator Mike Lee

Barney: Neither Lee Nor McMullin Are Worthy Candidates

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer October 17, 2022

  Utah is currently having a Senate race and the winner will be either Mike Lee or Evan McMullin. Lee has a self-imposed reputation as a fascist apologist due to his continued support of former...