The word “suicide” — albeit taboo — is no new concept in American society. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death...

Whether or not you consider yourself a religious or spiritual individual, chances are you are familiar with the belief that relying on a higher spiritual being is linked to attaining happiness and fulfillment....

Philosophers and theologians have documented their theories on the essence of human nature for years. There has been heavy debate over the humanistic proposals of people like Thomas Hobbes, and his rival,...

It is clear from the car honks and off-pitch whistles that have almost entirely replaced genuine conversation-starters that chivalry, at least in public, is dead. The phenomenon of “catcalling,”...

Utah is unique in the way it handles crime. The intermediate sentencing policy upheld by the state is unlike any other in the nation, and as such has received both praise and criticism. Randy Richards,...

In December 2012, Bill McKibben, a prominent environmental writer and activist, spoke at the U’s climate rally. Salt Lake City was McKibben’s final stop on a nationwide speaking tour that was...

Over Fall Break, the U hosted a debate between Republican Mia Love and Democrat Doug Owens, candidates vying for the seat occupied by the retiring Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah) in Utah’s 4th congressional...

With Halloween just around the corner, many U students will undoubtedly be exercising their right to act like children again by donning masks and wearing colorful costumes while partying the night away...

For a relatively small community, the U boasts an impressive amount of diversity on campus. Approximately 28 percent of the student body is non-white, and eight percent are international students....

Self-driving cars seem to be the future, but at what cost? Today, the term “smart car” generally refers to a car with a tiny frame that makes it a “smart choice” for fuel economy,...