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Langley: A Tobacco-Free Future

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor March 26, 2024

  In the last few decades, many Western nations have grappled with the issue of tobacco addiction. Despite widespread public efforts, like those seen in Aotearoa, or New Zealand, where plans to...

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Point of View — Episode 5: The Health and Environment Benefits of Public Transportation

Transcript: Estella Weeks: Hi everyone, and welcome back to Point of View, The Daily Utah Chronicle’s opinion podcast. My name is Estella Weeks and I'll be your host today. Today, we have on Jeffrey...

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 12, 2017.

Nshangalume: We Need Intersectionality

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer March 21, 2024

  College is often called the best years of a person's life. We must protect these years by encouraging people to be who they are in a safe and nurturing environment. Affinity groups all around...

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Griffee: The Misleading Language of Bills

By Elizabeth Griffee, Opinion Writer March 18, 2024

  When researching upcoming bills for Utah’s 2024 legislative session, it’s easy to feel confused and overwhelmed. Educating yourself about the laws which make up the framework of our state...

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Lezaic: Keep Public Servants Public

By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Writer March 13, 2024

  Just a few days before the end of this year’s legislative session, S.B. 240 from Sen. Curtis Bramble, R-Provo, joined the record-breaking 591 bills passed into Utah law. S.B. 240 will exempt...

'Detransitioner' activist Chloe Cole addresses Salt Lake City residents and University of Utah students in the Languages and Communication building at the University of Utah on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Champine: Don’t Misunderstand Detransitioning

By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor March 11, 2024

  As conservatives continue their relentless attack on trans rights, they default to weaponizing the experience of those who detransition against the rest of the trans community. By twisting the...

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Gordon: The Unseen Consequences of AI

By Luke Gordon March 10, 2024

  The concept and creation of AI and ChatGPT are groundbreaking, but they may be used the wrong way in classrooms. Offering more precise answers than Google, its ease of use allows an incentive...

The Kahlert Village courtyard on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on July 1, 2022. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Champine: The U Forgets Upperclassmen

By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor March 8, 2024

  In 2024, the University of Utah will provide first-year students with housing. President Randall said, “We want to dispel the notion that the university is a commuter campus.” He strives...

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Hall: Virtual Reality’s Effect on the Digital Generation

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor March 6, 2024

  In the continuously evolving landscape of technology, virtual reality has emerged as a powerful tool for entertainment, education and immersive experiences. However, an unsettling trend has materialized:...

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Nshangalume: Stop Exploiting Children

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer March 1, 2024

  Over the past summer, Ruby Franke — the matriarch of the YouTube channel "8 Passengers" — was charged with four counts of aggravated child abuse, just after officials found two of her children...