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Buening: First-World Privilege Hinders Climate Action

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor July 30, 2021

  Climate catastrophe media headlines are familiar. Whether it is an oil spill or yet another record-breaking wildfire season, watching the climate crisis unravel has become routine. From my...

The droughts effect on campus with view towards the Marriott Library on July 24, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Shadley & Soter: What’s Worth Watering?

By Will Shadley and Theadora Soter July 29, 2021

  With the Great Salt Lake and surrounding areas reaching their lowest water levels ever, we must reevaluate where our limited water supply goes. The historic drought that has caused these low...

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Soter: ‘Gossip Girl’ 2.0 is more Harmful than the Original

By Theadora Soter, Multimedia Managing Editor July 22, 2021

  I would be lying if I said I didn’t go through a “Gossip Girl” phase. Much to my mother’s dismay, my friends and I watched every episode, and then we watched every episode again. The...

A UTA train passing through downtown Salt Lake on July 11, 2021. (Photo by Brooklyn Critchley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Shadley: Public Transportation Should be Free During Extreme Weather

By Will Shadley, Opinion Writer July 15, 2021

  Interactions characterize city life. The more interactions someone has with different people, places and services, the richer their experience of living in the city. In Salt Lake City, the ability...

Local Mormon church near Foothill Drive on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Kincart: Changes to the LDS Church Are Good — But Are They Enough?

By Sydney Kincart, Print Chief, Opinion Writer July 15, 2021

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made many important changes this summer. On June 7, the church announced the discontinuation of its general conference Saturday evening sessions....

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Hibben: Treat Our Athletes Like Humans

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer July 14, 2021

  On June 19, Sha’Carri Richardson stunned the country after her performance in the women’s 100-meter race. However, on July 2, she failed an Olympic-qualifying drug test for the presence of...

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Hibben: We Need More Women-Only Spaces

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer July 8, 2021

  I detest going to the gym because of all the precautions I take to feel safe. Typically, I cover up in loose sweatshirts, forsaking my comfort to draw fewer ogles from sweaty men. I take my hair...

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Buening: American Nationalism is Corrupted

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor July 6, 2021

  On the Fourth of July, Americans blow up fireworks and boast red, white and blue colors in celebration of our nation’s independence. In today’s political climate, however, this celebration...

A student poses in front of the fountain located at the Marriott Library Plaza in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021 (Photo by Brooklyn Critchley | The Daily Utah Chronicle) 

Buening: Utah Needs to Destigmatize Women’s Issues

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor June 24, 2021

  I recently sat in a focus group for an advertising project rebranding a type of tampon. A random group of men and women were asked questions to encourage open communication. During this gathering,...

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Alexander: Utah’s School Board Made The Wrong Decision on Critical Race Theory

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor June 15, 2021

  On June 4, Utah’s Board of Education approved new rules on the topic of critical race theory, or CRT, that outlined what educators can and cannot teach their students about race. Personally,...