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Barron: Scientific Literacy is Patriotic

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer September 18, 2019

In 2000, measles was practically eliminated in the United States. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 971 U.S. cases in the first five months of the year. “Measles is preventable...

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Chavez: Stop Moralizing Food and Focus on Self-Acceptance

By Paji Chavez September 17, 2019

  The conversations about food, weight and health need to change.  At the time of its release, the 2004 documentary “Super Size Me” made a strong impact on American culture, but it’s...

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Swanson: Johnson Has Undermined Democracy Under the Guise of Upholding It

By Gavin Swanson, Opinion Writer September 16, 2019

Vigilance and reading time is necessary just to keep up with all of the goings on that contribute to the daily calamity of American politics. It takes an even more committed enthusiast to keep track of...

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Starr: Utah’s Tax System Needs Reform. A Food Tax Isn’t the Answer.

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer September 14, 2019

Utah's current tax system is no longer sufficient for the state's economic well-being. The system hasn't changed in decades, and the sales tax base has declined from 67% of personal income to 42% since...

Scott: Want to Reduce Online Hate Speech? Stop Spreading it From Your Own Account

Scott: Want to Reduce Online Hate Speech? Stop Spreading it From Your Own Account

By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer September 11, 2019

I generally make it a point to not engage with hate groups online. While I believe it is vital to be aware of their movements and tactics, doing so does not necessitate adding to their follower count....

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Chavez: You Are More Than the Money You Make

By Paij Chavez, Opinion Writer September 10, 2019

It's fair to assume that most college students are in college because they hope to better their lives in some way. Curiosity and a general thirst for knowledge fuel many, but the goal of being successful...

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Barron: What Goes Down the Toilet Can Have a Crappy Effect On the Environment

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer September 10, 2019

When you think of an environmental warrior, you may think of Earth Guardians Youth Director Xiuhtezcatl Martinez or teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg. Among the last things you might think of...

Starr: The Bear River Project Threatens the Great Salt Lake

Starr: The Bear River Project Threatens the Great Salt Lake

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer September 10, 2019

Many people think of the Great Salt Lake as shallow, smelly and somewhat useless body of water. With lackluster opportunities for fishing or boating — although some open water enthusiasts enjoy challenging...

Reese: The LDS Church has a White Nationalist Problem

Reese: The LDS Church has a White Nationalist Problem

By Isaac Reese, Opinion Writer September 10, 2019

  White nationalist activity is on the rise in the United States, and the state of Utah is no exception. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Utah’s most dominant religious and cultural...

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Chavez: Consider the Contributing Factors to Criminal Behavior

By Paij Chavez, Opinion Writer September 7, 2019

The American criminal justice system needs a complete overhaul, as does negative societal attitudes towards people who commit crime and the stigmatizing language used to describe them. Whether it is used...