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Jang: Who Defines Literary Value?

By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer July 17, 2024

  H.B. 29, a recent bill signed by Gov. Cox, now allows for an easier book-banning process starting July 1. The government can remove a book from all schools in the state if at least three school...

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Timpa: The Supreme Court is Out of Control

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer July 16, 2024

  In the last few weeks, the United States Supreme Court again captured headlines after a series of controversial decisions. These decisions are substantial enough in scope to alter the country’s...

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Timpa: Preventing Food Waste Is No Waste of Time

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer July 13, 2024

  Every year, despite the excessive amount of food that goes to waste, individuals struggle with food insecurity. This discarded food is passed along to landfills rather than effectively distributed....

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Timpa: Artificial Intelligence and Superficial Promises

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer July 10, 2024

  For most of its existence, artificial intelligence has remained a niche area of innovation explored exclusively by experts. It wasn’t until the late 2010s,  alongside the pandemic, that AI...

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Smith: Revitalize Passenger Railways

By Emma Smith, Opinion Writer July 9, 2024

  Imagine a healthy, socially connected, pollution-free and safe society. Public transportation brings us closer to this reality. Passenger rail is an often overlooked form of public transportation....

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Nshangalume: Yes, Voting Still Matters

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer July 8, 2024

  “Pick me, choose me, love me” is unfortunately what politics have begun to sound like. As the 2024 Utah primaries gear up, candidates claim they will save the state and country from a tragic...

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Hall: Americans Need Media Literacy

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor July 2, 2024

  Combatting misinformation has become a critical challenge on social media platforms like TikTok. Content can spread rapidly and influence a wide audience. The rampant spread of false information...

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Point of View: The STEM Gender Gap

By Estella Weeks and Eseudel Jang June 28, 2024

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript: Estella Weeks: Welcome back to Point of View, The Daily...

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Hall: GOP’s War On Contraception

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor June 25, 2024

  U.S. Senate Republicans just blocked the Right to Contraception Act (H.R. 4121), a bill designed to guarantee individuals the right to purchase and use contraceptives. This measure, covering...

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Timpa: Chipotle Vs. Modern Consumer Culture

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer June 20, 2024

  Chipotle’s reputation has taken a hit recently due to controversy surrounding its decreasing portion sizes. With a CEO response that rings shockingly tone-deaf for a million-dollar company,...