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Coleman: Addressing "Reverse Racism"

Coleman: Addressing “Reverse Racism”

By Nicholas Coleman February 19, 2018

“It is not possible to be racist against a white person in the United States,” read an article recently published by my colleague, Shaelyn Barber. Strap in, folks, it is time to address the myth of...

The University of Utah senior wide receiver Darren Carrington II (9) in an NCAA football game vs. The North Dakota Hawks in Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday,Aug.30, 2017

(Photo by Jose Remes | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Braden: Coming to Terms With The “Athletic Fee”

By Paul Braden February 19, 2018

For Americans, it’s difficult to imagine a college experience without a hefty price tag. Other than the fortunate few who secure full-ride scholarships, the majority of students know the debt awaiting...

Barber: Celebrating Chocolate Mint Day, Not President's Day

Barber: Celebrating Chocolate Mint Day, Not President’s Day

By Shaelyn Barber February 19, 2018

Mint and chocolate — the perfect harmony. The two flavors melt together in unison, generating delight and pleasure with each taste. The sweet, rich flavor of the chocolate and the sharp, refreshing mint...

Parkin: The Best and Worst Study Locations on U's Campus

Parkin: The Best and Worst Study Locations on U’s Campus

By Natalie Parkin February 18, 2018

Getting sufficient studying done as college students is crucial for our grades and futures, but finding the perfect place to study on campus can be hard. Distractions are everywhere. Friends, noise, warm...

Patience: U's Security Escort Service Needs Improvement

Patience: U’s Security Escort Service Needs Improvement

By Alisa Patience February 18, 2018

The University of Utah is good about campus safety, and it has increased its efforts since Halloween, 2016, when someone reported a rape in broad daylight at gunpoint on campus. The campus is well-lit,...

Protesters gather outside of a Ben Shapiro speech at the University of Utah on September 27, 2017. Chronicle archives.

Barber: It’s Not About Free Speech, It’s About Respect

By Shaelyn Barber February 18, 2018

Political correctness is not about free speech, it is about respect. Tensions have been rising between those who argue for political correctness and those who decry it in the name of free speech. Arguments,...

Jensen-Coon: Good Old-Fashioned Sex

Jensen-Coon: Good Old-Fashioned Sex

By Kelcy Jensen- February 18, 2018

The birds and the bees, shaking the sheets or maybe the hanky panky. Regardless of its nickname, sex is important to understand and talk about as we go through the different phases of life. Unfortunately,...

Braden: Black History Deserves Recognition

Braden: Black History Deserves Recognition

By Paul Braden February 17, 2018

To say Black History Month has faced an undeserved number of challenges since its belated inception in 1926 is, unfortunately, an understatement. Times have gratefully changed for the better, and evidence...

Olympians Should Use Social Media to Increase viewership

Olympians Should Use Social Media to Increase viewership

By Brook Williams February 16, 2018

The Olympics have never had as low a viewership as it has in 2018. This year, the number of viewers who have tuned in to watch the events have become less engaged. This doesn’t come as a surprise seeing...

Patience: History Needs a Rewrite

Patience: History Needs a Rewrite

By Alisa Patience February 16, 2018

Though the acknowledgment of other races’ importance throughout history should be a regular, year-round concept, it unfortunately is not. So this February is once again a time dedicated to important...