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Barron: 'Invisible Man' and Other Banned Books Demand Visibility

Barron: ‘Invisible Man’ and Other Banned Books Demand Visibility

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer September 24, 2017

Dear Mr. Ralph Ellison, Thank you. If those two words weren’t used so frivolously, when someone opens the door or passes the salt, I would end my letter there in gratitude, sign my name and post...

Barber: Reinstatement of Roy High Teacher is Unacceptable

Barber: Reinstatement of Roy High Teacher is Unacceptable

By Shaelyn Barber September 22, 2017

A questionnaire asking about teens’ personal drug use, alcohol use and sexual activity was recently distributed as part of a graded assignment for an "Adult Roles" class at Roy High School taught by...

Satire: Following BYU's Reversal on Caffeine, Utah Decides to Sell Alcohol, Marijuana on Campus

Satire: Following BYU’s Reversal on Caffeine, Utah Decides to Sell Alcohol, Marijuana on Campus

By Justin Adams September 21, 2017

Not to be outdone by BYU’s announcement on Thursday that it would now be selling caffeinated drinks on campus, the University of Utah announced today that it will soon be opening an on-campus liquor...

Williams: Why Are Sororities and Fraternities Mostly White?

Williams: Why Are Sororities and Fraternities Mostly White?

By Brook Williams September 21, 2017

I walk into a house party, and immediately I’m hit with a familiar cloud of fruit scented vapor as I hear from the other side of the room, “sick vape tricks bro!” The smell of sweated out booze lingers...

Foglesong: Learning to Love Winter through Winter Sports

Foglesong: Learning to Love Winter through Winter Sports

By Samuel Foglesong September 20, 2017

The rainy weather last week was a welcome respite after months of scorching summer heat. If the rain has showed us one thing, it's that winter is surely just around the corner.  For many, winter is...

Williams: Is College Really Even Necessary?

Williams: Is College Really Even Necessary?

By Brook Williams September 20, 2017

Word on the street is that being enrolled in college is the thing to do these days, especially in your 20's. Not only is it all the rage, but it almost seems required. “You’re not going to get a job...

H2H: How Should the U Respond to Planned Ben Shapiro Event

H2H: How Should the U Respond to Planned Ben Shapiro Event

By Nicholas Coleman and Connor Richards September 19, 2017

The U Should Protect Free Speech Nicholas Coleman The nation is focused on the University of Utah, as Ben Shapiro will soon appear on campus. Hosted by the University’s Young Americans for Freedom...

Groesbeck: The Dangers of Football

Groesbeck: The Dangers of Football

By Ren Groesbeck September 18, 2017

The season is new, and there is an exciting atmosphere of students returning to school in the fall. The ambiance at sporting events is energetic and lighthearted. Of course, many people are thrilled for...

Barber: Tourist Bartering is Exploitative

Barber: Tourist Bartering is Exploitative

By Shaelyn Barber September 18, 2017

The energy of the market was intoxicating. Merely 15 years old at the time, I was astonished by the stark contrast between the typical United States grocery store and the buzzing Cambodian square. Stalls...

A man holds a Stronger Together sign in front of the Utah State Capitol during President Trump's Inauguration Day protests in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Patience: Travel Ban is Hypocritical

By Alisa Patience September 18, 2017

One of President Donald Trumpís biggest platforms while running for president was his foreign policies and intentions for immigrants. However, Trumpís travel ban and views on immigration are hypocritical...