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Alvarado: The Real Danger is White Supremacy, Not Refugees

By Andrea Alvarado January 29, 2019

  Although Fox News and President Trump have marketed the immigrant caravan as the greatest threat to the safety of America, the truth is that we should be worried about not what is outside of...

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Are Protests Productive?

By Josh Petersen January 27, 2019

In Defense of Public Protest By Josh Petersen Whether it’s colonists dumping tea in the Boston Harbor or Black Lives Matter protesters marching in the streets of Ferguson, protesting has always been...

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Barron: A Religious Supermajority is Dangerous

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer January 26, 2019

  In the summer of 2017, a man took to Facebook to air his political grievances. While reminiscent of many Facebook feeds, this post was different. First, it was written by former state Senator...

Alvarado: A Healthy Body is More than a Dress Size

Alvarado: A Healthy Body is More than a Dress Size

By Andrea Alvarado January 25, 2019

  For most of modern history, discussions surrounding the female body have been centered on its desirability rather than its health. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the weight loss industry,...

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Brown: Nuclear Energy Is the Answer to Climate Challenges, Environmentalists Need to Get the Memo

By Jacob Brown January 24, 2019

  All across the country, nuclear power plants struggle to stay profitable. Nuclear energy is currently the largest source of low-carbon power in America, but due to recent advances in natural...

Barron: Female Professors Facing Student Retaliation

Barron: Female Professors Facing Student Retaliation

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer January 23, 2019

  As her safety on campus is not guaranteed, the professor in this article has asked for her name and identifying details to be withheld. This past semester, a professor who has taught for 25...

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Sonnenberg: Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

By Kristiane Sonnenberg January 21, 2019

  Considering their commodification and over-saturation in American culture, it’s hard to see the value in New Year’s resolutions. Companies push people to pick up the newest diet, lifestyle...

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Alvarado: Fashion and the Illusion of Wealth

By Andrea Alvarado January 18, 2019

  Despite clothing being considered a basic human necessity, fashion goes beyond simple textiles and functional designs. Nowadays, fashion has countless categories that allow individuals to capture...

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Sonnenberg: Finding a Job With My English Major

By Kristiane Sonnenberg January 18, 2019

  You know you’re in trouble when the subject line of an email from your academic advisor reads “Worried About Finding a Job with your English Major?” My gut reaction is that yes, I am worried...

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Scott: Every Person Matters in the Fight Against Pollution,

By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer January 17, 2019

  As concerns over Utah’s water, weather and air increase, residents seem to breathe a sigh of relief when they see that a fresh snowstorm is on its way. Utah’s snowpack relies on a regular...