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Politics

Racial Discrimination Persists at Princeton

Racial Discrimination Persists at Princeton

By Nicholas Coleman June 6, 2017

Despite unresolved lawsuits and requests for privacy, the public was given an extraordinary glimpse into Princeton University’s admission process earlier this month. Contrary to the institution’s...

Chaffetz Leaves District Desperate for a Voice

Chaffetz Leaves District Desperate for a Voice

By Kamryn Broschinsky June 1, 2017

There is no catchy Schoolhouse Rock tune to guide Utah through the uncharted political territory the third congressional district is about to enter. While the governor and the legislature allegorically...

Arrests of Non-Criminal Immigrants is a Human Rights Crisis

Arrests of Non-Criminal Immigrants is a Human Rights Crisis

By Connor Richards May 31, 2017

In early April, a Utah woman identified by the pseudonym Isabel was deported to Columbia after more than 25 years of living in the United States. Isabel, who had been living in Draper with her 86-year-old...

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert gives the State of the State address in front of state legislators at the State Capitol in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. (Mike Sheehan, Daily Utah Chronicle)

H2H: Should Utah Implement PREA?

By Connor Richards and Broderick Sterrett May 31, 2017

Protect Utah's Most Vulnerable by Connor Richards In September 2003, President George W. Bush signed into law the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to address and prevent sexual assault in state and...

I Wouldve Protested Too: A Look At the Notre Dame Student Walkout

I Would’ve Protested Too: A Look At the Notre Dame Student Walkout

By Broderick Sterrett May 31, 2017

On Sunday May 21, the University of Notre Dame said farewell to its 2017 graduating class. But before the commencement speech could start, some graduates took a stand and said farewell to the university....

Every American Should Explore D.C.

Every American Should Explore D.C.

By Autumn Barney May 23, 2017

I recently went to Washington D.C. for a week of amazing experiences. Through the Hinckley Institute, with a group of 18 students, I met lobbyists, politicians, and, of course, saw all the amazing sights...

Young Mens Leadership Program Should Welcome Gay and Transgender Members

Young Men’s Leadership Program Should Welcome Gay and Transgender Members

By Connor Richards May 18, 2017

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on May 11 that, after more than a century of association, it would be cutting substantial ties with the Boy Scouts of America. In a letter to...

What Hillary Can Learn From George W.

What Hillary Can Learn From George W.

By Alex Judd May 2, 2017

Late last year, the Clintons and Bushes were on opposite trajectories. Hillary Clinton was dominating presidential polls and planning was already underway, prematurely as it would turn out, to celebrate...

Fearless Girl Statue Strikes Fear In Men

Fearless Girl Statue Strikes Fear In Men

By Alisa Patience April 26, 2017

On March 7, 2017, a statue was put up on Wall Street across from the symbolic Charging Bull. This statue, called “Fearless Girl,” is a simple bronze statue of a little girl, facing the bull, hands...

Hollywoods Political Agenda Has Gotten Old

Hollywood’s Political Agenda Has Gotten Old

By Peyton Dalley April 11, 2017

Award show or post-election rundown? Welcome to Hollywood, where each time art is recognized it’s stigmatized with politics. If you didn’t watch the 89th annual Academy Awards, I’m sure any social...