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Opinion: Humanity Trumps Hate

Fight the stigma and acknowledge Mexican immigration is not synonymous with criminalization. Prioritize humanity during these polarizing times.
By Shannon Akin, Opinion Writer February 5, 2025

  Utah lawmakers are following President Donald Trump's lead and focusing on issues concerning immigration during the 2025 Legislative session. The bills they are proposing emphasize deportation...

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

Opinion: SB24 Protects Utah Children

The Utah Legislature must pass SB24 to keep children safe from abuse and punish abusers to the full extent of the law.
By Noah Wright, Opinion Writer January 30, 2025

Subterranean dungeons, psychological abuse, tightly bound shackles, impending starvation and forced labor might sound out-of-place in a Southern Utah mommy-blogger’s suburban home. However, recent...

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Opinion: Resolve New Year’s Resolutions

Social media has poisoned the way women experience New Year's resolutions. This tradition is worth salvaging and should be approached with more mindfulness.
By Shannon Akin, Opinion Writer January 28, 2025

  The first month after New Year's Day, many people abandon their resolutions, with women especially feeling compelled to make them. As the tradition inflates, it becomes difficult for many to...

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Opinion: Universities Are Failing Native Hawaiian Students

While Native American student aid grows, Native Hawaiians are left in the dust.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer 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

Utah’s representatives are more worried about the expression of queer people than the wellbeing of their citizens.
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

As sex work becomes more normalized and profitable, Utah legislators must act to protect disadvantaged groups.
By Peakalika 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

In an extremist political scene where we are told to fight tooth and nail for our beliefs, moderation is more important than ever before.
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

Higher education is under attack, with the legislative session targeting the arts, humanities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts that have long been the heart of well-rounded education.
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

Industrial agriculture relies on factory farms and chemical practices to produce food at a massive scale, but this system comes with several costs.
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

It seems as though the University of Utah is acting in the interest of financial gain, instead of for the betterment of the student body.
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...