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Opinion: Universities Are Failing Native Hawaiian Students

By Avery Ichimura January 28, 2025

  The United States has a complex relationship with Indigenous groups, filled with violence and forced relocation. Like other Native groups, Hawaii stands as a unique historical monument in U.S....

A pride flag is held high as marchers proceed down State St. in Salt Lake City for the Pride march on June 6, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Opinion: A Bill Banning Pride Flags in Classrooms is Back Again

By Charlotte Hansen January 28, 2025

  In the upcoming 2025 Utah legislative session, Rep. Trevor Lee is once again running HB77, also known as “The Flag Bill.” HB77 outlines which flags can be displayed in public and charter...

Inside the Utah State Capitol Supreme Court on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Opinion: H.B. 22 Protects One Vulnerable Group from Sex Work

By Avery Ichimura, Opinion Writer January 28, 2025

  The difficult argument on sex work doesn’t seem close to a resolution. Sex work itself is becoming more popular. The most financially rewarding paths can be found on apps such as OnlyFans. While...

Flags supporting the LGBTQ+ community hang over the balcony of each floor in a building at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Photo by Johnny Morris | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Column: Maintaining Moderation within Division

By Charlotte Hansen January 28, 2025

  This article was originally published in the Elections print issue of The Daily Utah Chronicle, originally in stands in November of 2024. It has not been updated and some information may be out...

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Opinion: The Arts And Humanities Are Under Attack

By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer January 26, 2025

  In 2024 the Legislative session greatly impacted higher education, with several bills such as H.B. 257 and H.B. 261 attacking DEI efforts among Utah universities. Several budget cuts harmed higher...

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Opinion: Industrial Agriculture is Killing Americans

By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer January 21, 2025

  Industrial agriculture is a large-scale farming practice involving hundreds of animals in a confined space and various chemical fertilizers on crops to produce huge amounts of food quickly. ...

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Opinion: University of Utah Students v. Their Wallets

By Charlotte Hansen January 21, 2025

  In a September Instagram post, the University of Utah announced its next on-campus housing development. The response has been overwhelmingly negative. From an outside perspective, this may...

Fans in the mosh pit during Osees' performance at the 2023 Kilby Block Party on May 13, 2023. (Courtesy of Robert Sagers)

Opinion: Keep Local Music Local

By Elizabeth Griffee, Opinion Writer January 20, 2025

Salt Lake City is home to a flourishing local music scene. Big names such as Imagine Dragons, The Brobecks, Neon Trees and The Used got their start here in Utah. These are just some of the successful...

Participants at Rally To Save Our Great Salt Lake at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Opinion: Can We Get Back To Politics, Please?

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer January 15, 2025

  The past four years have burdened Americans with financial hardship due to economic turmoil. Now more than ever, it is crucial for political officials to address these issues head-on and create...

The Utah State Capitol, West Valley City and Rio Tinto Kennecott Smelter seen from the Avenues in Salt Lake City on Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Opinion: Loneliness Fueled This Election

By Samantha Reagan, Opinion Writer January 14, 2025

  The dust over the 2024 presidential election has begun to settle. The country has had some time to digest. Journalists, politicians and political analysts alike have proposed competing explanations...