A few years ago, it seemed that every week a new disturbing video of police shootings went viral on social media. While police violence has always been a problem, especially in communities of color, the...
People of color who've become public figures are commonly perceived as representations and reflections of their communities. They are sometimes considered to be the spokespeople of every social issue and...
The concept of patriotism has always been foreign to me. My relationship with my country of birth is not based on unconditional love and pride, it is closer to a mutual indifference. I have never been...
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...
As Americans, we lead privileged lives. Our constitution includes valuable freedoms that we exercise on a daily basis, and our justice system is meant to impartially guarantee that these freedoms are not...
By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer
• September 12, 2018
Many people believe in at least one conspiracy theory. There are plenty to go around, from innocuous oddities to insensitive denials. The “conspiracy theory” is an amorphous term that covers the gamut...
During the first weekend of June, thousands of people gathered in Salt Lake City for the Utah Pride Festival. A part of many celebrations across the country celebrating LGBTQ pride during the month of...
In the genesis block of Bitcoin, a message was left in the parameters by Satoshi Nakamoto, a pseudonym for the mysterious and unknown creator(s) of Bitcoin. This message reads:
“The Times 03/Jan/2009...
Despite recent conversations regarding how beauty has acquired the undertone of body positivity, the number of cosmetic surgeries performed in the United States has increased by 200% in the last two decades....
By Gavin Swanson, Opinion Writer
• September 5, 2018
Kanye West made headlines when he returned to the public sphere earlier this year. He made tweets in support of Donald Trump and infamously said that slavery was a choice in a TMZ interview. At the same...
