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Lien: Gun Violence Shouldn’t be Treated Trivially

By Kayla Lien, Opinion Writer November 14, 2022

  After the Highland Park shooting on July 4, 2022, I went to work thinking about what I would do in an active shooter situation. Where would I hide? There’s a door that leads straight to the...

A parking ticket on a car at the Marriott Library parking lot at University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Mendenhall: Parking Enforcement Must Change

By Addison Mendenhall November 10, 2022

  For years, students have had problems with the University of Utah’s parking enforcement. Whether parking in student-designated areas (“U” permit spots) or pay lots, most students with a...

Marathon Petroleum Corporation's Salt Lake City Refinery in Northern Salt Lake City on Oct. 4, 2021.

Lezaic: Don’t Abandon the West Side

By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Writer November 9, 2022

  Having grown up next to the Jordan river, I’m familiar with the smell of polluted water. I went to a school where, on the other side of the fence at recess, farmers burned horse and cow manure....

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Langley: Elon Musk — One of the Least Trustworthy Men in the World

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor November 8, 2022

  Elon Musk, the CEO of massive enterprises like SpaceX, The Boring Company and Tesla, acquired Twitter for $44 billion last week. Consequently, Musk has enjoyed a lot of public spotlight recently....

A view of the Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City on Aug. 21, 2021.

Cowley: Promote Ethical Journalism

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor November 7, 2022

  Staying informed is more frustrating than ever. Being up to date on what’s happening in the world often means reading the same story covered by multiple sources to receive the full picture....

Zendaya in Season Two of Euphoria on HBO Max.

Cushman: Teen Sexualization in TV Creates Dangerous Ideas About Sex

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer November 3, 2022

  At age 13, I watched “Pretty Little Liars” for the first time. I remember staying up until 4 a.m., binging my way through almost the entire first season. The show depicts a sexual relationship...

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Barney: College Isn’t Designed for Working People

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer November 2, 2022

  Pop culture makes the college experience seem like nothing but parties and fun. As any college student will tell you, this isn’t what university is really like. The typical night for a student...

The Utah State Capitol Rotunda on Friday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Cushman & Langley: Prioritize Utah’s Environment at the Polls

By KC Ellen Cushman and Jeffrey Langley Jr. November 1, 2022

  In the summer of 2020, Salt Lake City ranked fourth for worst air quality in the world. Our little state was among some of the most densely populated and polluted regions, despite being home...

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Lien: So-Called Green Corporations are Worse Than You Think

By Kayla Lien, Opinion Writer October 28, 2022

  Companies like H&M willfully mislead consumers about their impact on the environment. With sustainable products becoming trendy, it’s no surprise that marketing campaigns use greenwashing...

The U's organic gardening class on a field trip at the Mobile Moon co-op in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo by Sarah Buening | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Langley: Cooperative Businesses and Their Advantages

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor October 27, 2022

  Running a business in the United States is a complicated task. Whether with attracting investors, managing employees or keeping track of payroll, complications can be frequent and devastating...