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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

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Lezaic: We Deserve Better COVID-19 Surveillance

By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Writer February 27, 2024

  It’s no secret the United States abandoned its immunocompromised, elderly and disabled residents throughout the last four years of the pandemic. While these vulnerable groups remain at risk,...

The Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 15, 2023. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Langley: Paid Leave Bill Still Excludes Many

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer February 26, 2024

  Compared to other developed nations, the U.S. is less exceptional than it would appear. As time goes on, the criticism levied against America has begun to sound more reasonable. However, we...

The Utah Utes celebrate the win versus the Colorado Buffalos at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Gordon: Ripple Effects of NIL Deals

By Luke Gordon February 26, 2024

  In 2021, the college sports world was hit with big news. Student athletes were allowed to be paid based on their name, image and likeness — otherwise known as NIL. However, the Utah Legislature...

the 2023 Utah Pride March and Rally in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Jarvis: Utah’s Sneaky “Don’t Say Gay” Bills

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer February 25, 2024

  The Utah Legislature has a fondness for aggression toward marginalized citizens. These attacks extend past the anti-trans and anti-DEI bills Gov. Cox signed at the end of last month. H.B....

The Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 15, 2023. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Lezaic: S.B. 57 Paves the Road to Fascism

By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Writer February 24, 2024

  Utah’s legislators have decided to speed-run some of this year’s most harmful bills. Gov. Cox has happily accommodated them, eagerly signing off on dangerous legislation just a few weeks...

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Nshangalume: The Workplace is Not the Bedroom

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer February 23, 2024

  Across the state, many people experience sexual violations at the hands of heedless bosses. Rep. Kera Birkeland (R-Morgan) challenges the narrative by giving power back to the hands of the victims. H.B....

The Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Nshangalume: Sustainability is the Way to Go

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer February 22, 2024

  Due to climate change, Great Salt Lake and many other rivers are drying at unprecedented rates. Rep. Doug Owens is sponsoring H.B. 195 to modify provisions relating to local government land use...

The Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 15, 2023. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hufford: Keep Utah’s Children Safe

By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer February 21, 2024

  The turbulent emotion brought on by parent custody battles often affects more than just the couple involved. Children caught in the middle of situations like these experience heavy impacts,...

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Nshangalume: The End of Public Schools

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer February 16, 2024

  In January, the Salt Lake City School Board announced that it would be closing four of its elementary schools. After backlash from the community, Salt Lake City School District defended itself...

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Jarvis: Armed Educators, Incarcerated Students

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer February 15, 2024

  Through H.B. 119, Rep. Tim Jimenez (R-Tooele County) plans to incentivize teachers to carry firearms in schools after training with law enforcement. With other bills impacting education — making...