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The Daily Utah Chronicle

Opinion

University of Utah Hospital main entrance in Salt Lake City on June 23, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hufford: Integrated Healthcare Should be Accessible to All

By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer December 21, 2023

  The United States faces an unprecedented mental health crisis — nearly 60% of individuals actively seek care, but as many as 40% can’t access it. Poor insurance coverage and long waitlists...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Nov. 28, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jarvis: Post-Prop 8, the Church Must Apologize

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer December 21, 2023

  California’s Proposition 8, a 2008 ballot measure that sought to amend the California Constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman, overturned the state’s Supreme Court ruling...

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Hall: Rehabilitation is the Way Forward

By Lexi Hall, Opinion Writer December 20, 2023

  Utah, like many states across the nation, is grappling with the pressing issue of recidivism within its criminal justice system. The high rate of individuals returning to prison after release...

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Hargis: Support SURF in Their Fight for Sexual Liberation

By Harper Hargis, Opinion Writer December 20, 2023

  When living in Utah, one must be constantly aware of religious expectations. In Salt Lake City especially, the religious undercurrent in local culture can be hard to ignore — particularly,...

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Hall: Sorry State of College Dining

By Lexi Hall, Opinion Writer December 17, 2023

  In the dynamic environment of higher education, adequate dining service is often overlooked despite its profound impact on the overall student experience. The University of Utah, renowned for...

Students and speakers pose for a picture at the end of the Tampa 5 talk in the Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons Building on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (Photos by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Champine: Protest to Protect Those Fighting for DEI

By Morgan Champine, Assistant Opinion Editor December 14, 2023

  On March 6, 2023, Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society protested Florida Gov. Ron Desantis’ attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Within 30 days of the protest, Tampa police arrested...

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Gordon: Instagram is a Catalyst for Activism

By Luke Gordon December 12, 2023

  Instagram has become a center for ongoing debates, activism event announcements and engagement opportunities. The platform empowers people to attend rallies and events as well as spread crucial...

The Intermountain Healthcare Clinic in Salt Lake City on Oct. 4, 2022. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Barney: Unionize Utah’s Healthcare

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer December 7, 2023

  Many workers have rightfully decided that unions play critical roles in ensuring appropriate wages and benefits. In Utah, workers in job sectors ranging from cannabis to libraries have managed...

The Utah women’s basketball lights the U after defeating the BYU Cougars at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 02, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Nshangalume: The Future is Bright for Female Athletes

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer December 7, 2023

  Last spring the University of Utah’s women’s basketball team won the Pac-12 title for the first time ever. Meanwhile, the Utah Red Rocks gymnastics team took home the title for the third...

Blue Line TRAX driver pulls back the accessibility ramp after boarded passengers at Millcreek Station in Millcreek, Utah on Dec. 4, 2023. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hall: The Future of Accessibility in Utah

By Lexi Hall, Opinion Writer December 6, 2023

  As society progresses, making life accessible for people with disabilities is still a significant concern. A comprehensive timeline of transformative initiatives is essential for Utah to cultivate...