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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

Be wise to avoid fees

By By James Sewell and By James Sewell October 6, 2008

In these lean economic times, which are likely to grow leaner, every penny counts. Be diligent, be skeptical, be smart. Be wary of the fee fairy.

Lawmakers proposed abortion bill insensitive

By By Anne Roper and By Anne Roper October 6, 2008

The fight against abortion is picking up again with four state lawmakers writing legislation to place more restrictions on the procedure.

Students responsible for their safety

By By Emily Rodriguez-Vargas October 5, 2008

Self-defense classes are taught at the U throughout the year, providing helpful techniques and instruction on what you can expect, and what tricks you can utilize to counteract an attacker.

No Child Left Behind doesn?t prepare for college

By By Zach Edmunds October 5, 2008

If we want high school students to be adequately prepared for college, we need to give them the kind of K-12 education that will truly prepare them, not some sort of Darwinist death-by-tests approach to education, where the strong survive and the weak perish.

Diplomacy is nothing compared to a full stomach

By By Douglas L. York October 5, 2008

In a lone and dreary world where most people live on a mere $2 a day, the DFAC gladly welcomes, cares for, and nourishes anyone.

Sewell misses the mark when it comes to Sallie Mae

October 5, 2008

While some lenders have stopped offering loans as a result of the credit crunch, Sallie Mae's commitment to make federal student loans available to all students has continued uninterrupted and remains steadfast.

Responsibility doesn?t end Nov. 4

By By Patrick Reimherr October 5, 2008

With the severity of the issues we are facing, increasing the level of engagement in our community is central to progress.

Drivers need to give cyclists room, not road rage

By By James Sewell October 2, 2008

Bikers will treat car traffic with respect, with the understanding that drivers will reciprocate. Look for us, and we will look for you looking for us.

Proposed Wall Street bailout needs clarity, explanation

By By Aaron Shaddy October 2, 2008

No one has looked the American people in the eye and told us, in understandable terms, just what the hell is going on, and one gets the feeling that's because no one knows.

U employees need a lesson in hospitality

By By Anne Roper October 2, 2008

Administrators should request a higher standard in contracted labor, consider other companies to provide the service, or follow the EnergySolutions Arena's lead and go it alone with its own employees.