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Lien: The Church’s Cruel Stance on Queerness

By Kayla Lien, Opinion Writer December 7, 2022

  The Church of Latter-Day Saints recently came out in support of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify same-sex and interracial marriage. This statement garnered much attention and...

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Mendenhall: College Coursework Influences Seasonal Depression

By Addison Mendenhall December 5, 2022

  We’ve entered yet another cold winter. With temperatures dropping and daylight savings time, seasonal depression is right around the corner. Students and staff are all impacted by these environmental...

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Barney: Forget Donald Trump

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer December 1, 2022

  Thanks to the efforts of Elon Musk, Donald Trump is now allowed to return to Twitter — but so far he’s refrained from coming back, citing he sees no reason to return. One thing is clear:...

Members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community gather for the Pride Rally at Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Petters: LGBTQ+ Spaces Under Attack — Again

By Keegan Petters, Opinion Writer, Copy Editor November 30, 2022

  Mere days after the horrific shooting at Colorado gay bar Club Q, Tucker Carlson went on air to continue his grotesque rhetoric against LGBTQ+ communities. Claiming the shooter was only mentally...

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Langley: Leftist Student Organizations Need Better Organization

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor November 23, 2022

  The University of Utah houses over 600 clubs and student organizations that range in focus from community service and advocacy to plain fun. However, with groups like Turning Point USA entering...

Bathroom doors in the Joseph F. Merrill Engineering Building at University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

Barney: Everyone Needs to go to the Bathroom

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer November 21, 2022

  Everybody needs to use the bathroom. The University of Utah isn’t necessarily bad in terms of offering gender-neutral and inclusive bathrooms. Other universities aren’t as accommodating....

Cowley: Drag is not Harmful

Cowley: Drag is not Harmful

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor November 18, 2022

  A couple of years ago, I had my first experience with a vehemently anti-drag person. From ages 15 to 18, I lifeguarded for my hometown’s public pool. During one of my shifts, a coworker got...

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Cushman: I Want to Believe in a Safer Campus — But I Don’t

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer November 16, 2022

  University of Utah interim police chief Jason Hinojosa recently announced changes to how University police will talk to victims. He wants his officers to stop saying three phrases: “There...

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Cushman: Caring About Comfort Will Create Safer, More Compassionate Workspaces

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer November 15, 2022

  Today’s young adults experience high levels of stress and distrust. Gen-Z scored higher in levels of depression, loneliness and other mental health struggles than other age groups in the American...

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Lien: Stop Sexualizing The Queer Community

By Kayla Lien, Opinion Writer November 14, 2022

  Homophobia, whether an individual realizes it or not, contributes to the inherent sexualization of LGBTQ+ communities. Many inaccurately refer to the mere support of queer and trans individuals...