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Barron: Senator Hatch, It's Time to Come Home

Barron: Senator Hatch, It’s Time to Come Home

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer December 11, 2017

Like many children born in the '90s, I was raised reading J.K. Rowling’s literary masterpiece, "Harry Potter." The ideas and values explored in these novels profoundly impacted my personal philosophy....

Patience: Small Businesses Need Love

Patience: Small Businesses Need Love

By Alisa Patience December 11, 2017

One of the most important things a citizen can do for their city is to support local businesses. This is especially true now that the GOP tax bill has been passed, a bill that gives a large tax break to...

Foglesong: Why You Should Watch the World Cup

Foglesong: Why You Should Watch the World Cup

By Samuel Foglesong December 10, 2017

This summer there is something particularly appetizing on the horizon, the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The 32 teams from six different continents will battle it out in Russia to determine who holds supremacy...

Jensen-Coon: Respectful Debate

Jensen-Coon: Respectful Debate

By Kelcy Jensen- December 10, 2017

Politically correct: unbiased, neutral, nonpartisan. Do you think this accurately describes how our political parties speak or present themselves? I personally do not. There are many offensive and crude...

Barber: Family Time Isn't Always Fun Time

Barber: Family Time Isn’t Always Fun Time

By Shaelyn Barber December 8, 2017

A grueling week of finals lies ahead, but after this last fight of the semester we will finally be free for the winter break. But just beyond the looming tests, daunting essays and massive projects, three...

Patience: Top Nine Best Types of Students

Patience: Top Nine Best Types of Students

By Alisa Patience December 8, 2017

It's easy to get caught up in everything that annoys us about school, especially during this time of year. But I would like to take some time to thank those who aren't annoying, those who actually make...

Swanson: ABC News’ Blunder has Demonstrated How Out of Control the Trump-Russia Hysteria has Gotten

Swanson: ABC News’ Blunder has Demonstrated How Out of Control the Trump-Russia Hysteria has Gotten

By Gavin Swanson, Opinion Writer December 8, 2017

On December 1, chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross broke to the world that former national security adviser Michael Flynn was ordered by candidate Donald Trump to make contact with Russian officials....

Richards: Invest In All Students

Richards: Invest In All Students

By Connor Richards December 8, 2017

It appears the University of Utah cares more about some students than others. An investigation by The Utah Chronicle found the Performance Arts Building (PAB) is one of the least cared for buildings...

Richards: Perishing in Prison

Richards: Perishing in Prison

By Connor Richards December 8, 2017

On Nov. 28, 2016, 21-year-old Madison Jensen was booked into Duchesne County Jail after her parents reported their daughter was suicidal and acting erratically. She told police she had done heroin days...

Braden: Goodbye Fall, Hello Spring: How to Form Healthy Habits Now

Braden: Goodbye Fall, Hello Spring: How to Form Healthy Habits Now

By Paul Braden December 7, 2017

With the impending arrival of January 1, 2018, students everywhere are evaluating their shortcomings of the fall semester and making plans to make spring just a little better. For most students, these...