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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Opinion

Intolerance is the root of our nation’s problems

June 27, 2015

Little more than a week ago, the entire country was struck with sorrow as headlines about yet another shooting flooded television screens, newspapers, social media and more. A man took the lives of many...

SATIRE: Love Wins, but God Destroys America in Retribution

SATIRE: Love Wins, but God Destroys America in Retribution

June 26, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] (Photo from flickr.com)   Many Americans were awoken this morning with the news that the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage throughout the country. That news...

"Caucasian Heritage Night" Reveals White Privilege Inherent in our Society

“Caucasian Heritage Night” Reveals White Privilege Inherent in our Society

By Aaron Clark June 26, 2015

Stereotypes about Utahans include polygamy, Mormonism and, now, blatant racism and insensitivity towards minorities. The Orem Owlz, a minor league baseball team that has affiliations with the Los Angeles...

Social Media Encourages Narcissism In Our Society

Social Media Encourages Narcissism In Our Society

June 24, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] (Image from mynewwalk.com)   Summer brings with it the optimal environment for upping that “selfie game.” With an abundance of share- and brag-worthy activities...

Charleston Shooting Distracts from an Even More Disturbing Crime

Charleston Shooting Distracts from an Even More Disturbing Crime

June 23, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   (Picture from citizen.org) Anyone who grew up playing sports is probably familiar with the term head-fake. A head-fake is a classic misdirection move. A player...

Women Shouldn’t Be Expected to Take Their Husband’s Last Name

By Aaron Clark June 21, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every cheesy film about teenagers in love features a young girl daydreaming, doodling hearts and tacking her crush's last name onto her own on her school papers. These...

The Perks of Having a BFF

The Perks of Having a BFF

June 18, 2015

Last week I went on a summer vacation to Hurricane, Utah, with my best friend Savannah. We had initially planned to go to Southern California, but our plans changed at the last minute, leaving me rather...

Letter to the Editor: Commuter Services Lacks Empathy

June 18, 2015

I recently had to deal with the University Commuter Services on an issue involving a $20 parking ticket. After going through the complete appeals process and discussing my experience with fellow U graduate...

Assessing the Qualities of Your Professors

Assessing the Qualities of Your Professors

June 18, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As college students, we go through a fair amount of professors. Some of them light fires of academic inspiration and enthusiasm within us, making us want to learn and...

Rachel Dolezal's Actions Constitute Inappropriate Cultural Appropriation

Rachel Dolezal’s Actions Constitute Inappropriate Cultural Appropriation

By Aaron Clark June 17, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Plato once said, “The mask which the actor wears is apt to become his face.” This musing may have been what Rachel Dolezal, former NAACP official, relied on as...