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Opinion

The Birds and the Bees in the Beehive State

The Birds and the Bees in the Beehive State

By Bailey Shelden February 13, 2017

Sex education is certainly a topic no one really loves talking about. The “birds and the bees” conversation with your parents is so incredibly awkward that you hope the topic never comes up again....

For the Love of the Game … and Money

February 12, 2017

Just like anything else in this world, college sports is a business, and anyone who tries to tell you differently is trying to carve out their piece of the pie. According to a recent USA Today article...

H2H: Is Utah Business Worth the Risk?

H2H: Is Utah Business Worth the Risk?

February 10, 2017

Invest in a Promising Market Emma Tanner Oh, Utah — the Beehive State, the hub of the industrious Midwest, the up-and-coming “new Silicon Valley,” and the place to be if you want to kick start...

Better Options Out of State

February 10, 2017

You’re an up-and-comer. You’ve got a promising business idea and the gusto to get the word out there, but should you set up shop in Utah, or look for more fertile grounds? Although the University of...

Combatting Mental Health Stigma

Combatting Mental Health Stigma

By Bailey Shelden, Opinion Writer February 10, 2017

I was a freshman in high school when my depression started. I kept it to myself and tried alone to make it through each day. It would be another two years before I had any professional help in dealing...

Set Ground Rules with New Roommates

Set Ground Rules with New Roommates

February 9, 2017

Every time I've moved in with roommates, my parents told me to lay down ground rules - to make a roommate agreement. I laughed it off. I was moving in with friends, so everything was going to be fine....

Conquering the Free Market One Lemonade Stand at a Time

February 8, 2017

Admittedly, much of my childhood wasn’t devoted to achieving anything remarkable. Rather, I spent each summer with friends, wandering along Park City’s vast mountains and trails. I thought relatively...

Utah Should Switch to Solar Energy

Utah Should Switch to Solar Energy

February 8, 2017

Utah is the second most wasteful state in the U.S. Everyone always complains about how much construction there is all the time — on campus you can't walk 10 steps without running into another pit or...

In "School Choice," Pick Quality Over Quantity

In “School Choice,” Pick Quality Over Quantity

February 8, 2017

When it comes to the future of education, it is vital to look past slogans. Though the promise of additional “school choice” certainly sounds tempting, the devil is in the details. Some school reformers...

Boycotts of Uber and Tesla Are Unfounded

Boycotts of Uber and Tesla Are Unfounded

February 8, 2017

The people boycotting Uber and Tesla over their CEOs' roles in the Trump administration need to take a step back and realize what it is they’re asking for. It’s fine to want to protest and make their...