Cushman: Utah Stands Out with Opportunities for Student Political Involvement
By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer
August 13, 2020
College is vital in turning young people into active constituents. While voter turnout increased by 11% among all Americans in 2018, voter turnout among college students had a 21% increase. Higher education pushes students to be civically engaged by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to understand where thei...
Cushman: Confederate Monuments Are an Affront to Equality and Democracy
By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer
August 12, 2020
In Germany, illegally displaying Nazi symbols is punishable with jail time. Displaying a swastika is not only a cultural taboo but can also be a crime because Germany has decided that Nazi symbolism is in direct conflict with its constitution and national values. Germany’s policy contras...
Burton: Now’s the Time to Buy Directly From Utah Restaurants
By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
August 11, 2020
Burton: Buy Directly From Utah Restaurants COVID-19 demonstrates the fragile foundations of both advanced and developing economies. With how interconnected the global economy is, an incident in one local area or market can quickly collapse the rest of the economy. During the 2008 financial ...
Scott: Taking the Protest to Your Neighbor’s Porch
By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer
August 11, 2020
Every year, we write a new version of the same article encouraging students to become involved in local politics. We build our case that college students have a unique passion for making a difference, that voting is a civic duty and yes, you can even get college credit for a political internship...
Poma: “Wokeness” and the Teenage Psyche
By Sasha Poma, Opinion Writer
August 9, 2020
In the age of social media and a rocky socio-political climate, younger generations now have the ability to use their unique voices for change. A recent article in the Deseret News illustrated this debate on politically vocal teenagers: some parents are concerned about how involved their children have be...
Burton: It’s Time to Volunteer for Something Bigger Than Yourself
By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
August 6, 2020
I’ve been mulling over a quote from Blaise Pascal for the last couple of months, "All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” Despite being hundreds of years old, his astute observation seems even more apt as we practice social distancing. We are...
Cushman: Partisanship Poses a Bigger Threat to Your Liberty than a Mask Mandate
By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer
July 28, 2020
A recent Salt Lake Tribune article commended Senator Mitt Romney for his willingness to step away from his party. It cited examples like Romney’s vote to convict President Trump of abuse of power during his impeachment trial and his attendance at a Black Lives Matter protest in Washington D.C. last month. Sena...
McGrath: Birth Control Is Healthcare
By Mackenzie McGrath, Opinion Writer
July 27, 2020
Religious and reproductive freedom — two of the most dreaded topics to come up during holiday conversations with relatives. It’s not without reason. Religion is deeply intertwined with many people’s core beliefs and access to healthcare is essential to perform the most basic, daily activities....
Barron: Like Our Air, Staggs’ Plan Need Work
By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer
July 27, 2020
For almost three years, Trent Staggs has served as the mayor of my hometown. Under his leadership, a lot in Riverton has changed, from our logo to our police department. Indeed, 80% of the initiatives outlined in Staggs’ 4-year strategic plan were accomplished in his first two years in offic...
Gholami: It’s Time for Restorative Justice in Utah
By Samira Gholami, Opinion Writer
July 25, 2020
The outpour of activism for criminal justice reform has caught the attention of the media in exceptional ways, popularizing different theories on how to best construct a just society. One concept at the forefront of the conversation on reform is the theory of restorative justice. Derived f...
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Cushman: Utah Stands Out with Opportunities for Student Political Involvement
August 13, 2020
Cushman: Confederate Monuments Are an Affront to Equality and Democracy
August 12, 2020
Soter: I’m Starting at the U in the Middle of a Pandemic – and I’m Concerned
August 12, 2020