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Timpa: The Gig is Up, Or Is It?

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer June 18, 2024

  Over the past decade, the labor market has undergone a shift towards what is being referred to as the gig economy. A gig economy refers to a labor market that employs workers without having...

A native bee inspects a flower at the Red Butte Gardens on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Smith: The Hidden Threat of Honey Bees

By Emma Smith, Opinion Writer June 13, 2024

  Native bees are the hearts of our ecosystems. They are vital in plant pollination ecosystem support and human health. And if we love wildflowers, we have to love native bees. In this age of alarming...

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Jang: Child Homelessness Needs Utah’s Attention

By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer June 10, 2024

  While the housing crisis has become a significant issue, the Utah Legislature has passed multiple bills to minimize homelessness in the state, but its efforts have primarily focused on unhoused...

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Jang: Dry Campus Policies Need Practical Solutions

By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer June 9, 2024

  Colleges implement dry campus policies to protect students. However, reports indicate these policies do little to solve underlying problems. The University of Utah enforces regulations on...

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Langley: Stop Worshipping Brands

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor June 8, 2024

  In the U.S., branding is a significant part of our economic reality. Companies make products with their calling card, like a unique name or flashy exterior. These help you remember it the next...

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Nshangalume: The Silent Depression

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer June 7, 2024

  On May 2, the University of Utah held its spring commencement, where thousands of students finished their undergraduate education. As these new grads enter the real world, they face an unfortunate...

The block U on campus with the colors of the intersectional LGBTQ+ pride flag on March 24, 2021.

Griffee: The U Needs Pride Week  

By Elizabeth Griffee, Opinion Writer June 5, 2024

  Three weeks ago, the University of Utah wrapped the iconic Block U in the pride flag rather than sporting its signature Utah crimson red. The temporary change has come every year to celebrate...

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Champine: Fight to Find the Light

By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor June 3, 2024

The world around us is falling into disrepair. Many of us will find ourselves unable to afford a home in Utah. Anti-trans legislation is spreading across the state. Our university partners with companies...

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Hall: America’s E-Commerce Consumerism Crisis

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor May 31, 2024

  Consumerist culture is rampant, fueled by social media giants like TikTok Shop and Facebook Marketplace. These e-commerce companies have eliminated barriers between browsing and buying, causing...

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Smith: Invest in Education

By Emma Smith, Opinion Writer May 28, 2024

  Recent U.S. K-12 math and reading score deterioration, college enrollment declines and educational disparities are concerning. It is more important than ever that we encourage education for all...