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The UKids Playground at the Emery Alfred Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (Photo By Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hall: Utah’s Childcare Needs to Change

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor October 26, 2023

  The soaring cost of childcare in the United States, including Utah, continues to haunt families. Parents often confront the daunting prospect of childcare fees equivalent to in-state college...

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Loken: Support Mecha’s Vital Anti-Oppression Work

By NingLi Loken, Opinion Writer October 21, 2023

  Controversy came in a flurry over a student organization's use of an image depicting a woman of color bearing arms. The image was for a September event called "Queer Resistance" that was held...

I-15 seen from above in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jarvis: UDOT, Get Creative Instead of Expanding I-15

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer October 19, 2023

  As the Utah Department of Transportation’s proposed I-15 expansion inches closer, the situation grows dire. The expansion would cause immeasurable harm to communities in west-side areas. Highways...

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Hall: Embracing Balance and Rejecting the Hustle Culture Hype

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor October 17, 2023

  In a world where hustle culture continually extols the virtues of non-stop work and relentless ambition, it’s essential to question it. Does embracing balance represent a vital countermeasure...

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Point of View — Episode 1: Tim Ballard’s Potential Run for Senate

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host October 15, 2023

Transcript Disclaimer: In this podcast, it is mentioned that Tim Ballard is running for Senate, but at this time he is only considering. Thank you for listening. Stevie Shaughnessey: Hi and welcome...

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Champine: The Inhumane Pressure of Graduate Student Research

By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor October 13, 2023

  The opportunity to pursue graduate research is incredible. The University of Utah has exceptional research programs. However, concerns over nepotism, publication and cost take away from the...

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Champine: Queer Students Deserve Charity and Privacy

By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor October 12, 2023

  Brigham Young University recently updated its Honor Code and soon after, transgender minors were forced to disclose their medical records to the state. These decisions, while separate, deeply...

Participants at Rally To Save Our Great Salt Lake at Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2022.

Hufford: Conservation Begins with YOU

By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer October 12, 2023

  Our world is in crisis. The atmosphere currently contains more CO2 than at any time in human history. Global temperatures are rising, which in turn has led to rising sea levels and rapidly...

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Loken: We Need Womxn of Color in Academia

By NingLi Loken, Opinion Writer October 10, 2023

  Womxn of color want to engage in research, but workplace racism and sexism routinely push them out. These strands of discrimination intersect and force womxn of color to uniquely deal with both....

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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,...