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The Daily Utah Chronicle

Opinion

The workout areas of the Student Life Center, Wednesday January 13, 2016.

Students Should Prioritize Exercise to Maintain Improve Mental, Emotional Health

February 25, 2016

When I was 14 years old, my dad bought me my own set of weights. The message that accompanied this gift — “you’re too skinny” — was neither unclear nor subtle. I had always been thin — my mom...

Marco Rubio Most Likely to Win GOP Debate in the Beehive State

Marco Rubio Most Likely to Win GOP Debate in the Beehive State

February 25, 2016

Battle of wits, or grown men throwing fits? On March 21, 2016 Republican presidential debates will be coming to Salt Lake City. This will mark the first time that a presidential debate of any kind has...

Politicizing Popular Issues Leads to Lack of Progress

Politicizing Popular Issues Leads to Lack of Progress

February 24, 2016

The word “politicize” has become fairly common in the media, especially since Obama took office. It’s often used to deride the president for taking social issues and making them a problem of government...

International Service Trips Benefit Individuals and Communities

International Service Trips Benefit Individuals and Communities

February 22, 2016

There is a certain glamorization of the “service trips” many young adults are lucky enough to take during their college or post-grad experience. The country an individual finds themselves in is automatically...

Supreme Court Appointee Should Not Be Opposed

Supreme Court Appointee Should Not Be Opposed

February 22, 2016

I share a sentiment tweeted by master of the horror genre, Stephen King. He wrote, “The stupidest, ugliest Presidential campaign in my entire life: HOUSE OF CARDS meets SHARKNADO.” While the reference...

Reading Still has a Place in an Increasingly Visual Media-based Culture

Reading Still has a Place in an Increasingly Visual Media-based Culture

February 21, 2016

Why should we still read? Sometimes I forget to read. It’s not that I forget how, I suddenly become illiterate or go temporarily blind — I just forget books are out there. Reading starts to play second...

Subsidies Should Not Go to Creationist Museums

Subsidies Should Not Go to Creationist Museums

February 21, 2016

Last month a Kentucky judge ordered the state to award a Creation-themed attraction (owned by Answers in Genesis (AiG) — a semi-popular Creationist organization) a subsidy amounting to upwards of $18...

Creamers Ruin the Authentic Coffee Experience

Creamers Ruin the Authentic Coffee Experience

February 21, 2016

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, especially among college students. Who can resist the wonderful flavor of coffee? I know I can’t. Having enjoyed my first cup of joe around the...

Following Up with Team Aspire

February 19, 2016

A few weeks ago, two U students approached The Utah Chronicle with news of their soon-to-be nonprofit group, Team Aspire. Haoran Yu and Brandon Young are two students with one wish: for LGBTQ students...