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Guest Opinion: Why are Suicide Rates so High in the Happiest State?

By Evie King and Chelsea Leung October 10, 2023

  Utah’s expansive and diverse topography practically begs you to play with it. With a myriad of outdoor activities at your fingertips, connections formed within and beyond religious cultures,...

Jennifer Andrus poses for a photo outside the Carolyn Tanner Irish Humanities Building at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Aug. 30, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hargis: Jenny Andrus and Narrative Research on Violence

By Harper Hargis, Opinion Writer October 8, 2023

  I spent my freshman year of college in labs and lecture halls as a biology student. I have a distinct memory of what research looked like for me — running around in a lab coat and latex gloves,...

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Nshangalume: Support First-Generation Low-Income Students

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer October 6, 2023

  This past week, the Wall Street Journal released its 2024 Best Colleges in America Ranking, placing the University of Utah as the 43rd best college in the country and 8th in public universities....

The Undergraduate Research Symposium in the A. Ray Olpin University Union on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on April 19, 2019. (Photo via the Daily Utah Chronicle archive)

Jarvis: Pay Undergraduate Researchers

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer October 3, 2023

  College students have endless bills to pay, and even more endless demands of their valuable time. Despite this grueling reality, some research positions at the University of Utah pay students...

The Solomon Building for the Utah Pride Center located in Salt Lake City, on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Jarvis: No Pride in Utah’s Pride Center

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer September 26, 2023

  Being queer in Utah can feel alienating. But among the alienation, pride celebrations give queer people a chance to find community and celebrate their identities. Unfortunately, pride festivities...

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Hall: New FAFSA Changes Hurt Some Students

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor September 26, 2023

  The long wait is over for the updated financial aid form, FAFSA, a federal program meant to simplify applying for college and need-based aid. The form becomes available this October and will...

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Barney: Our Energy Policy is Grossly Irresponsible

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer September 22, 2023

  During last month’s GOP debate, Vivek Ramaswamy called the climate crisis a hoax and pledged his fealty to fossil fuels as a source of energy. Ignoring the false reality of climate crisis denialists,...

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Loken: Do Not Revel in Inhumane Jail Conditions

By NingLi Loken, Opinion Writer September 20, 2023

  Former President Donald Trump barely entered the Fulton County Jail in Georgia to be indicted on felony charges before being released back to the public. He spent a whopping 20 minutes there...

Spectrum Academy STARS Campus for students who require additional needs in North Salt Lake City on Monday Sept. 18, 2023. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hargis: The Civil Right Violations of Spectrum Academy

By Harper Hargis, Opinion Writer September 19, 2023

  Last week, a federal investigation found that Spectrum Academy, a K-12 school for neurodiverse children such as kids with autism, violated the civil rights of students to free and public education. The...

An empty classroom in Gardner Commons at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Hall: Utah Schools Need a Mental Health Curriculum

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor September 17, 2023

  America’s mental health crisis has only worsened over the past few years —  mental health of Utah youths is ranked 32nd in the nation. Utah mental health professionals have reported rising...