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Barron: From Murder to a Moon Heist: U Alums You Haven't Heard of

Barron: From Murder to a Moon Heist: U Alums You Haven’t Heard of

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer February 2, 2018

The Alumni Factor, a company dedicated to providing prospective students and their parents with college ratings based on alumni success, claims a university’s ‘output’ is the best metric to access...

Swanson: Hillary Clinton’s “Fire and Fury” Cameo at the Grammys was Dumb

Swanson: Hillary Clinton’s “Fire and Fury” Cameo at the Grammys was Dumb

By Gavin Swanson, Opinion Writer February 1, 2018

On Jan. 28 the Grammys were broadcasted live to the world. The annual ceremony is the biggest televised celebration of music in the world, and as a result is quite the platform for political messages....

Braden: What Tax Bill Means for Utah Students

Braden: What Tax Bill Means for Utah Students

By Paul Braden February 1, 2018

The new tax bill has arrived in its final form, and Senate and House Republicans can barely contain their undying enthusiasm for it. The road to passing this seemingly half-baked effort faced a deserved...

Braden: Thoughts on Affirmative Action in Medicine

Braden: Thoughts on Affirmative Action in Medicine

By Paul Braden January 31, 2018

The road to remain competitive for graduate school programs has long been an arduous effort for a small portion of the population. Students at the top of their undergraduate classes in both G.P.A. and...

Patience: What Makes A Good Professor?

Patience: What Makes A Good Professor?

By Alisa Patience January 30, 2018

Utah is full of great schools. One of the reasons I chose to attend the University of Utah, specifically, was because in my high school it had a reputation for having great professors. That reputation...

Patience: 8 Ways College Students Can Stay Healthy

Patience: 8 Ways College Students Can Stay Healthy

By Alisa Patience January 29, 2018

If there’s any proof that eating healthy in college is difficult, it’s often best explained by the sudden weight gain referred to as the “freshman-15” or, in some cases, the “freshman-30.”...

Williams: Journalists Are Using the "Game Frame" Regarding Politics More than Ever

Williams: Journalists Are Using the “Game Frame” Regarding Politics More than Ever

By Brook Williams January 29, 2018

Have you ever listened to your friend energetically explain the latest drama in their life and as you listened you thought to yourself, “They’re probably exaggerating and acting biased.” You can’t...

Emily Mecham

Williams: Preventing False Narratives About Eating Disorders

By Brook Williams January 29, 2018

There are several widely spread misconceptions about eating disorders. Many of these misunderstandings can cause harm to people with and without eating disorders due to the way media portrays them, so...

Barber: White People Can't Speak for the Experiences of People of Color

Barber: White People Can’t Speak for the Experiences of People of Color

By Shaelyn Barber January 29, 2018

Let’s be honest, white people don’t face many issues in the U.S. We have the upper hand in just about everything: we have an easier time getting jobs, we have better access to higher education, we...

Parkin: Technology As Harmful As It Is Helpful

Parkin: Technology As Harmful As It Is Helpful

By Natalie Parkin January 28, 2018

Cell phones, over the last couple of years, have taken over our lives. They are by our side 24/7. If we ever leave them in the room next to us, we feel bare and connectionally lost. This constant need...