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The MEB Parking Lot on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archive)

Guest Opinion: It’s deeper than parking

Benji Park, a student leader in Mecha, argues that the University of Utah's recent parking decisions causes far more harm than just parking issues.
By Benji Park | November 20, 2025

  The University of Utah’s announcement of a new course scheduling policy, framed as a solution to the infamous parking problem on campus, has seen a curious progression since it came out in...

Dog for adoption at the Humane Society of Utah in Salt Lake City on November 17, 2025. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Opinion: Adoption is compassion in action

Choosing to adopt instead of buy gives animals a second chance and turns compassion into real change.
By Mafe Nascentes, Copy Director | November 19, 2025

  Animal shelters in Utah are overflowing and overwhelmed, as there is an increasing number of stray animals and others are being abandoned or surrendered. By adopting these animals, you can support...

The annual Veterans Day ceremony in the A. Ray Olpin Student Union on Nov. 14, 2025. (Photo by Meadow Stewart | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U’s 2025 Veterans Day Commemoration

Last Friday, 12 veterans honored at the U's Veterans Day ceremony received a medal accompanied by a personal description of their service.
By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | November 18, 2025

  On Nov. 14, the University of Utah held its annual Veterans Day commemoration, honoring over a dozen veterans for their service. Each of the twelve veterans honored at the U's Veterans Day...

Pedestrians cross the streets in Salt Lake City on Apr. 7, 2024. (Photo by Minh "Polaris" Vuong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

SNAP delays hit SLC food banks in shutdown

As the longest U.S. government shutdown meets its end, food organizations across Salt Lake City continue to feel the effects.
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | November 14, 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a U.S. federal program that provides food-purchasing assistance to low- and no-income individuals to help them maintain...

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Opinion: College has become transactional 

Once a place for exploration and growth, college is now seen as a stepping stone to employment.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | November 9, 2025

  College enrollment is down. This is nothing new, but over time and since COVID, the number of students attending college to actually learn is declining, too. College is viewed as a space for...

Poster at the No Kings Protest at the Utah State Capitol, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Opinion: Don’t lose sight of true protest

No Kings Day is a worthwhile starting point, but continuing to imagine something bigger for the anti-Trump resistance movement is crucial.
By Elizabeth Griffee, Assistant Opinion Editor | November 4, 2025

  On Oct. 18, Americans across the country marched in the second round of No Kings protests this year, demonstrating against President Trump’s abuses of power. No Kings Day is designed to be...

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Opinion: Reclaim the witch

Women must reclaim bodily autonomy and sensuality in a season that still fears them.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer | November 3, 2025

  As Halloween slowly crept into season, it rang of fear and freedom. For women, this holiday reminds us of our history walking a line between empowerment and objectification. In "Mean Girls"...