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The Daily Utah Chronicle

Opinion

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus, Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

The Importance of Applying

By Nicholas Coleman August 10, 2017

Before I begin explaining what ought to be an obvious concept, allow me to welcome you to the University of Utah. Aside from the overzealous parents, stressful application process, hours of orientation...

Stella, a golden retriever, meets students  as part of a visit by Therapy Animals of Utah at the social work building, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015.

Dogs Provide Invaluable Service to Society

By Zach Carlson August 3, 2017

If you love dogs and everything about those perfect little cuties, you’re going to love this article. If you’re more of a cat person, this one may sting a bit. The truth is that dogs are just better...

Society Shouldn't Worship Mayweather and McGregor

Society Shouldn’t Worship Mayweather and McGregor

By Autumn Barney July 31, 2017

I’ve never been into the fighting world, but when there’s a big fight on TV, it has been fun to go to a friend’s house and have a “fight party.” On Aug. 26, there is going to be arguably the...

Transgender Discrimination in the Military is a Crime

Transgender Discrimination in the Military is a Crime

By Alisa Patience July 30, 2017

The best thing about America is that we have the freedom to do nearly anything we want, as long as we pay our taxes. If we want to go to college and become successful business people, we can. If we want...

A tale of two parties: why Utahns should join forces for sex education

By Kamryn Broschinsky July 29, 2017

Politics is a contact sport, and you can criticize anyone who voluntarily enters the arena. But when it comes to sex education, it’s time for Utahns to call a timeout, and reevaluate the game plan....

White Mesa, Utah, a reservation in southeast Utah that is home to the White Mesa Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.

Ute Tribe in Southern Utah Struggles Against America’s Last Uranium Mill

By Connor Richards July 27, 2017

In the Southeastern corner of Utah, just off Highway 191, tucked tightly in the middle of San Juan County, there is a small community of between 250 and 300 Ute Indians known as the White Mesa Ute Mountain...

The Legacy Bridge that connects upper and lower campuses at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 5/14/17.

Photo by Adam Fondren/Daily Utah Chronicle

Dealing with Rejection in College

By Nicholas Coleman July 22, 2017

The University of Utah is home to about 32,000 students at any point. For some undergraduates, life at a large university can be overwhelming. Although the U is known as a commuter campus, the presence...

J Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City. (Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Surviving the U as an Introvert

By Broderick Sterrett July 22, 2017

Calling all introverts. The shy, the reserved, the introspective, the quiet. It’s time we discuss a new challenge facing our social lives (or lack thereof). We are all uncomfortably aware this is an...

Fan reactions from The Utah Vs. USC game at Rice Eccles Stadium Friday September 23, 2016.

Pac-12 Means Greater Credibility for U

By Emma Tanner July 22, 2017

I’ve been a University of Utah fan as long as I can remember. Before I could so much as talk, I had Ute gear and merchandise hung up in my closet and scattered around my room. I was 15 when the U joined...

It's Good to be King of Our Own World

It’s Good to be King of Our Own World

By Brook Williams July 21, 2017

If you haven’t heard “It’s Good To Be King” by Tom Petty, this song explains one of the most valuable lessons in life — we create our own destiny. This song is meaningful because it discusses...