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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

Buy books as a last resort

By By Anne Roper and By Anne Roper September 2, 2008

Buying overpriced books isn't the only option. Students should look into other possibilities before taking the dive

GOP has work to do at convention

By By Heather Berg and By Heather Berg September 2, 2008

There is a lot to learn about Sarah Palin, the Idaho native, mother of five and governor of Alaska. As the Republican convention continues this week, people across America will see what she is all about, including her voting record, policies and personal life.

A successful democratic convention

By By Christine Angstman and By Christine Angstman September 2, 2008

History was made Thursday night as the curtains closed on the Democratic National Convention. In front of 84,000 people Barack Obama became the first African-American to receive a major party's nomination for president of the United States.

Vice president choices no good

By By Alicia Williams and By Alicia Williams September 2, 2008

By Alicia WilliamsIt was barely tolerable to accept the defeat of Hillary Clinton as the Democratic presidential nominee.The agonizingly long summer was spent hoping and praying through defeat after defeat,...

Chartwells’ changes are only cosmetic

August 29, 2008

The company appears to be making an attempt to improve its image. If the new features are indeed a public relations attempt, students should not be fooled.

Biden good pick for Obama

By By James Sewell August 29, 2008

Choosing Biden means that Obama will have (if he were to win in November) a vice president who is less than a quarter as evil as Cheney, and at least twice as smart. He may be a typical wealthy, white, male senator, but that doesn't automatically make him the wrong choice.

Student voice critical for climate-neutral campus

By By Craig Forster August 29, 2008

The student voice has proven to be a powerful force for change at the U and must continue to be heard as the U aims to become a climate-neutral campus.

Give bikers and motorists more elbow room

By By Aaron Shaddy August 29, 2008

The problem of bike lanes narrowing city streets isn't a large problem in Salt Lake City. With very wide streets, tacking on a bike lane would be much easier here than elsewhere. At the very least, bike lanes will make traffic more convenient and less nerve-racking.

U needs to include Pledge of Allegiance in public gatherings

By By Liz Carlston August 27, 2008

Was the battle for American independence and freedom fought in vain? It was if we neglect to defend the liberties they died for. Those early American heroes certainly didn't give their lives so stray individual opinions could dictate the laws. The U should honor them by including the pledge more often in official forums and other gatherings.

We have the right to open carry

August 27, 2008

As long as an individual's right to keep and bear arms is protected by our federal government and constitutions, it's wrong to suggest that those who choose to own, possess or carry weapons may not do so in other ways that are at least as legal, responsible and safe as those who choose to carry concealed.