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The Daily Utah Chronicle

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

Romney would ruin Republican race

January 21, 2015

Mitt Romney is a lot of things: a highly successfull businessman, a faithful family man and the smooth operator who singlehandedly saved the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics from being an international...

Low oil prices aren’t worth the environmental costs

January 21, 2015

This weekend, as I fueled up my ‘97 Honda Accord with gas at an astonishingly low $1.90 a gallon, I could not help but notice all the smiling faces around me at the pump. I’ve also noticed...

Stress counseling should be a regular part of student life

January 16, 2015

Most former students would agree that university is undoubtedly one of the more stressful periods of life. Everything seems up in the air, with no tangible promise of a secure future and the competition...

Microbeads present major problem for the environment

January 14, 2015

I went to see the dentist over winter break, and I am proud to say that I am cavity-free. However, while Pam, my dental hygienist, was cleaning my teeth, she noticed something unsavory. Before revealing...

Modern sex differentiation benefits women in some ways

January 14, 2015

Are you a modern woman who believes in equal rights? Do you feel that women are continuing to face detrimental societal subjugation due to the continued presence of sexist attitudes? Would you consider...

Students should turn off the TV and pick up a good book

January 14, 2015

The rampant growth of Netflix and the systematic closing of local bookstores has left many “old-fashioned” individuals wondering if society is headed in the right direction — especially...

Finding a new hobby could have health benefits

By Justin Adams January 13, 2015

It’s now 2015, and even though the New Year is already a couple of weeks old, it’s still not too late to indulge in the time-honored tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. In fact,...

Whatever you do, don’t give up on those New Year’s resolutions

By Andrew Jose and Andrew Jose January 13, 2015

We’re all familiar with the situation: It’s Dec. 31, and you have just made a list of what you are sure will be the best and most successful New Year’s resolutions to date. A countdown...

Power lies with the consumers, not the government

January 13, 2015

When discussing social issues that concern our state and the nation in general, we tend to place blame upon politicians. These accusations are logically founded — who could have more decision-making...

Stop scoffing: Arts classes are not just an easy A

January 13, 2015

It’s no secret that math and the sciences have long been seen as intellectually superior to art and music. While the pursuit of fields like medicine and engineering are regarded as rigorous and undoubtedly...