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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

Religious ceremony creates opportunities for human connection

April 5, 2013

GRANADA ADVENTURE copy editor Niki Harris juxtaposes American and European life as she studies abroad I have always been an observer when it comes to religion. I grew up in the middle of a neighborhood...

Girls prematurely sexualized by risque Victoria’s Secret ads

April 5, 2013

Victoria’s Secret has just released its new advertising campaign, “Bright Young Things,” and it has already received serious backlash from those who think it targets young teen groups. The models...

Americans must voice their political opinion

April 5, 2013

Often during tax season, we look at what the government has skimmed off our paychecks and wonder whether the state is really taking more from us than it’s giving. But Americans could learn a few things...

Athletes should consider degrees before going professional

April 4, 2013

NCAA basketball has come a long way academically over the past eight years. In 2005, 16 of the teams in the March Madness Tournament had graduation rates of 25 percent or smaller. Since then, the NCAA...

Pro-life bill is a political gimmick

April 4, 2013

Gov. Gary Herbert recently signed a bill that requires the Utah Department of Health to prepare and compile a report on abortion statistics. The mandatory report must include statistics such as the number...

NSA puts Utah in bull’s-eye

April 3, 2013

The new National Security Administration (NSA) facility in Utah, the largest and most sophisticated (and perhaps malicious) spy hub in the world, is equipped to process multiple zettabytes ready to store...

Salt Lake City’s diversity increases its recognition

April 3, 2013

This past week, City Creek Center celebrated its one-year anniversary. The Salt Lake Tribune reported in its first year, City Creek had “16.2 million visits to its 109 stores and restaurants.” It...

City’s hip-hop subculture gains ground

April 3, 2013

We all know the look — that strained, almost sympathetic face people make when you tell them you live in Utah. As they struggle to limit their expressions to one of indifference, you prepare your answers...

Women’s rights not dated yet

April 2, 2013

I was told by a man this week, “The women’s rights movement is dated. It’s not the 1940s.” He was right about one thing: it’s not the 1940s — it’s 2013, and ending injustice toward women...

Civil rights should be state-by-state

April 2, 2013

If the Supreme Court rules the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional, the LGBT community will undoubtedly have gained a valuable victory. However, such a ruling will not be a moral victory and...