Skip to Main Content
The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Politics

Swanson: Marco Rubio Should be Applauded for Attending the CNN Town Hall

Swanson: Marco Rubio Should be Applauded for Attending the CNN Town Hall

By Gavin Swanson, Opinion Writer March 3, 2018

On February 22, Senator Marco Rubio joined Senator Bill Nelson, Representative Ted Deutch, Sheriff Scott Israel and NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch in a CNN moderated town hall debate with teachers and parents...

Coleman: Long-Distance Diagnoses Violate Goldwater Rule

Coleman: Long-Distance Diagnoses Violate Goldwater Rule

By Nicholas Coleman March 1, 2018

Assessing the mental stability of mainstream figures is a tempting venture for psychiatrists thirsting for fame. Former presidential candidate Barry Goldwater was forced to address claims he was unfit...

Patience: Don't Blame Mental Illness for Mass Shootings

Patience: Don’t Blame Mental Illness for Mass Shootings

By Alisa Patience February 28, 2018

“It wasn't the airplanes. It was beauty killed the beast.” The famous last line in multiple “King Kong” adaptations perfectly represents the contrasting views people hold of gun violence, which...

Braden: Let's Stop Assuming the Russian Investigation is a "Witch Hunt"

Braden: Let’s Stop Assuming the Russian Investigation is a “Witch Hunt”

By Paul Braden February 27, 2018

Our country’s relationship with the Russian government is long and complicated. The foundation of this cautious mutual perception should come at no surprise given the nature and frequency of the many...

Hiding in Plain Sight

Coleman: Progressive Shackles on Silicon Valley

By Nicholas Coleman February 25, 2018

Silicon Valley provides more than a few interesting thought experiments. Imagine a region so devoutly progressive that conservatives have been altogether silenced, save for the few that own the technological...

Parkin: Mitt Romney to Run for U.S. Senate

Parkin: Mitt Romney to Run for U.S. Senate

By Natalie Parkin February 25, 2018

Mitt Romney launched a campaign video on Friday, November 16, that got Utah buzzing. In his video, he announced that he’ll be running for U.S. Senate representing the state of Utah. According to various...

The Utah State Capitol. (Courtesy Max Pixel)

Letter to the Editor: Utah Reps Should Support Citizens with Disabilities, Not Restrict Women

By The Daily February 24, 2018

Representative Lisonbee, R-Clearfield, has proposed a bill representing legislation at its worst. HB 205, “The Down Syndrome Nondiscrimination Abortion Act” is a proposed ban on abortion for women...

Richards: No More Massive Tax Cuts Without Public Knowledge

Richards: No More Massive Tax Cuts Without Public Knowledge

By Connor Richards February 22, 2018

2011 was a big year for Real Salt Lake. The Sandy-based soccer club made it to the conference semifinals of the Major League Soccer Cup, as well as the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup. It is also the...

Coleman: Addressing "Reverse Racism"

Coleman: Addressing “Reverse Racism”

By Nicholas Coleman February 19, 2018

“It is not possible to be racist against a white person in the United States,” read an article recently published by my colleague, Shaelyn Barber. Strap in, folks, it is time to address the myth of...

Barber: Celebrating Chocolate Mint Day, Not President's Day

Barber: Celebrating Chocolate Mint Day, Not President’s Day

By Shaelyn Barber February 19, 2018

Mint and chocolate — the perfect harmony. The two flavors melt together in unison, generating delight and pleasure with each taste. The sweet, rich flavor of the chocolate and the sharp, refreshing mint...