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Barron: Mormon Bishops Need Better Training to Handle Abuse Claims

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer March 6, 2018

In one of the closing paragraphs of “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” a religious document outlining the family values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it reads, “We warn...

Patience: Schools that Teach Protest Should Allow Protest

Patience: Schools that Teach Protest Should Allow Protest

By Alisa Patience March 6, 2018

The Parkland Florida school shooting has inspired students at schools all over the country to participate in school walk-outs as a form of peaceful protest against the government's inaction regarding gun...

Braden: Illegal Immigration is Down, but Support for the Border Wall Remains

Braden: Illegal Immigration is Down, but Support for the Border Wall Remains

By Paul Braden March 6, 2018

Immigration as a political talking point has seen increased levels of popularity in today’s polarized discourse. For the right-wing, there appears to be a superstitious fear regarding illegal immigrants...

Williams: Social Media Enhances Opposition

Williams: Social Media Enhances Opposition

By Brook Williams March 6, 2018

Oh, the joys of the freedom of speech. Over the past few years people have become more opinionated on a wider selection of topics. We see it on every platform, enhanced by news outlets and all forms...

Parkin: Chinese Kintsugi Teaches that Broken is Beautiful

Parkin: Chinese Kintsugi Teaches that Broken is Beautiful

By Natalie Parkin March 5, 2018

Life isn’t all rosy and joyful as stories lead us to believe. Bad days come, trials knock us down and big events might flip our lives completely upside-down. Most of us can relate to feelings of loss,...

Swanson: Marco Rubio Should be Applauded for Attending the CNN Town Hall

Swanson: Marco Rubio Should be Applauded for Attending the CNN Town Hall

By Gavin Swanson, Opinion Writer March 3, 2018

On February 22, Senator Marco Rubio joined Senator Bill Nelson, Representative Ted Deutch, Sheriff Scott Israel and NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch in a CNN moderated town hall debate with teachers and parents...

Braden: The Olympics are Bankrupting Athletes

Braden: The Olympics are Bankrupting Athletes

By Paul Braden March 3, 2018

Every four years, athletes from over 200 countries gather for the chance to represent their respective countries in the pinnacle of sports competitions; the Olympic Games. Armed with years of demanding...

Swanson: You Don’t Have to be a Martyr to be a Good Person

Swanson: You Don’t Have to be a Martyr to be a Good Person

By Gavin Swanson, Opinion Writer March 2, 2018

If you’ve worked in service before I’m sure you’ve had someone instruct you to end your interactions with customers with something like, “You’re welcome,” or “It was my pleasure,” and that...

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Barber: Treatment of Hoberman Arch Displays Irresponsible Handling of Olympic Legacy

By Shaelyn Barber March 2, 2018

The geometric petals of the Hoberman Arch slowly begin to move. Glowing with vibrant gold, purple and sapphire hues, the structure’s central circle expands to reveal the medals stage. I was six when...

Barber: Embodying Mindfulness

Barber: Embodying Mindfulness

By Shaelyn Barber March 2, 2018

According to the Positive Psychology Program, the practice of mindfulness originally came from religious practices in Asia, specifically Buddhism and Hinduism, as a pathway to reach enlightenment. The...