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Zions National Park in Springdale. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Starr: Distant outdoor adventures can wait

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer April 22, 2020

  In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, government officials have pushed to close national parks and place increasing limitations on public land. While some may see these actions as too...

Dinosaur fossils at the Natural History Museum of Utah. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Starr: The legislature should revisit and pass the Utahraptor State Park bill next session

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer April 22, 2020

  Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks bring in millions of visitors each year, but state parks are just as important as national parks — even though they fly under many tourists’ radars....

"Some individuals have taken to social media to make memes about the coronavirus while others have documented instances of discrimination in public spaces and taken a stand against xenophobia." (Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: COVID-19 could permanently change how we connect with each other

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer April 21, 2020

  Social distancing has dramatically shifted the way we work and study. Telecommuting and online schooling have seen an unprecedented rise during the pandemic, though the necessary technology for...

"Community engagement around local environmental issues is absolutely critical." (Courtesy Peakpx)

Starr: Draper shouldn’t expand Geneva Rock’s gravel pit

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer April 20, 2020

  Last spring, Geneva Rock, a construction company with locations dotted across the Wasatch Front, reapplied to Draper City for a rezone to enlarge their already sizeable gravel pit at the point...

"Gender inclusion procedures must be adopted by each local school board in the state of Utah to help foster widespread acceptance in our communities and facilitate greater visibility for students and faculty who are gender non-conforming." (Courtesy Flickr)

Starr: All Gender Non-Conforming Students Deserve Visibility

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer April 18, 2020

  This year, the Salt Lake City Board of Education strengthened their district’s administrative procedures by updating the gender inclusion policy and laying out transition plans for both students...

Ken Sanders, owner of Ken Sanders Rare Book Store, on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: Local Bookstores Need Us to Survive the Coronavirus Outbreak – and We Need Them

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor April 17, 2020

  It's no secret that Amazon.com has been putting small, independent bookstores across the country (and even chains like Barnes & Noble) out of business for years – but now, as the massive...

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Poma: The Elusive Purpose of the Student Success Fee Leaves Transparency to be Desired

By Sasha Poma, Assistant Opinion Editor April 17, 2020

  Colleges charge a lot of money, and while everyone who attends college knows that, the smaller fees that are added to tuition pile up fast. But not every student understands precisely what their...

In Nain Christopherson's neighborhood, people bonded through sidewalk chalk art. She says that even once social distancing is over, we should bring some of the benefits to our new normal. (Photo by Andy Purveyance | Courtesy Flickr)

Christopherson: Bring the Benefits of Social Distancing into the Post-Pandemic World

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor April 17, 2020

  We are weeks into social distancing and, thankfully, it’s making a difference. Studies are finding states that instituted social distancing or shelter-in-place policies early in this crisis...

City Creek Center has been closed for almost a moth. Opinion writer Lynda Maxfield asks why tenants still have to pay their full lease. (Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Maxfield: Unprecedented Times Call For Unrivaled Economic Compassion

By Lynda Maxfield April 17, 2020

  City Creek Center first closed on March 12 for cleaning after mall officials learned that someone on the property had tested positive for COVID-19. On March 20, it was closed again and will remain...

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Burton: We Need to be Aware of Our Emotions During the Coronavirus Crisis

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer April 16, 2020

  Our lifestyles have dramatically changed because of the coronavirus. All throughout the world, shutdowns have caused economic crises, our favorite events are canceled and schools all throughout...