The United States is the oldest democracy in history. Unfortunately, the country also has one of the lowest voter turnouts amongst developed democracies in the world. It seems that Americans are discouraged...
During the World Health Assembly the first week of July, the American delegation tried to use President Theodore Roosevelt’s “big stick diplomacy” in efforts to declaw a resolution that...
The era of fake news has long been upon us. Almost every media outlet that we encounter, such as newspapers, magazines and national news stations, conspires to elevate one communal goal: to delude, defraud...
There are certain things you learn to expect from other young people in a political science major. Any environment where inexperienced undergrads are forced to interact with one another and usually...
Nike’s new ad campaign is powerful. It feeds the viewer with promises of success and a better future in times where negativity is a looming force in our everyday lives. Their “just do it” motto appears...
In 2008, Barack Obama won the presidency and the Democrats won a commanding majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Millions of Americans, especially young people, first-time voters...
By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer
• September 24, 2018
You might’ve seen it immediately. Perhaps your phone chirped on your way home from class, alerting you to a new email. You may have looked at it later, while you cleaned out your inbox for the day...
By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer
• September 20, 2018
Utah is often touted for its upward mobility, a claim that may be a little more nuanced than at first blush. Ironically, another thing Utah has been acclaimed for is being the second most sexist state...
The latest installment of the nation's endless debate on gun control recently surfaced on the University of Utah campus. A graduate student instructing a class included a detailed weapons policy on their...
Post-racial America is a fantasy. The systemic racism ingrained in our government continues to deter the success of people of color. The proof is the money in their bank accounts. Throughout history, the...
