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A police officer enters the Salt Lake Metro Jail in South Salt Lake City on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020.

Lezaic: Incarcerated People Deserve Good Healthcare

By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Writer February 14, 2023

  The carceral system is a cesspool of state-sanctioned violence and human rights violations. That said, it’s a relief to see new legislation removing some obstacles for incarcerated people....

A tip jar in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021.

Cushman: Ending Tip Culture is Part of #MeToo

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer February 14, 2023

  Kiernan Dunn was formerly a contributor for Wasatch Magazine. She is speaking in her capacity as a barista and not a member of U student Media, of which the Chronicle is a part of.   The...

Cynthia Mills, owner of Blazing Needles in Salt Lake City, Utah, takes a moment away from customers to stand with a yarn display on Nov. 23, 2022.

Cowley: Knitting is Self-Care

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor February 14, 2023

  For months during the pandemic, I stayed inside, having no physical interactions with anyone outside my immediate family. I decided it was time to get a hobby, so I picked up knitting a couple...

The Point Housing Facility on Nov. 18, 2022 in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Langley: Bring More Socialized Housing to Utah

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer February 14, 2023

  The American Dream includes owning a home of your own. But for some, the feasibility of securing white-picket fences is just that: a dream. With rising housing prices nationwide, owning a home...

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Lezaic: Accommodate Students with PMDD

By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Writer February 12, 2023

  Believe it or not, periods can destroy lives. Conditions like Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder can throw your entire life into disarray with little support from schools or employers. For college...

A for rent sign on display outside of an apartment in the East Central Neighborhood of Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.

Langley: Low-Income Housing Bill Helps Those Without a Home

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer February 10, 2023

  In Utah, housing has become a severe issue for thousands of citizens. With housing prices rising by an absurd 24.6% during the pandemic, many now experience homelessness statewide. Thankfully,...

A view of the Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City on Aug. 21, 2021.

Mendenhall: The Problematic Path of Banning Social Media for Kids

By Addison Mendenhall February 10, 2023

  Social media has been one of the more controversial topics this legislative session. There are several bills and amendments being considered within Utah’s state legislature, and at the national...

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Van Wagenen: The Subtle Language of Physical Appearance

By Madeline Van Wagenen, Opinion Editor February 8, 2023

  In junior high, I wore dark blue skinny jeans and a graphic t-shirt every day, without fail. I hated the way I looked and felt in these clothes. They did not reflect who I am as an individual,...

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Langley: Utah Legislature Tackles Wasteful Grass

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer February 7, 2023

  With the recent reports on the precarious future of the Great Salt Lake, many Utahns have voiced their concern about Utah’s water conservation practices. Thankfully, members of our legislature,...

Protestors hold hearts towards transgender youth sitting on the steps of the Utah State Capitol on March 24, 2022.

Cowley & Lezaic: Leave Trans Kids Alone

By Elle Cowley and Angela Lezaic February 3, 2023

  Months ago, one of us wrote an article about how a wave of anti-trans legislation was set to hit the U.S. next legislative season. Well, it’s here. In Utah, this year’s legislative session...

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