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Opinion: Student Debt Relief is a Necessary Evil

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer August 29, 2024

  Stepping into office in 2020, one of Biden’s most substantial promises was reducing student loan debt. Four years later, it is difficult to say whether Biden was able to create a substantial...

A ballot drop box for the 2018 midterm elections at the Salt Lake County Building in Salt Lake City on Oct. 23, 2018.

Opinion: Your Voice Matters

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor August 27, 2024

  All eyes inevitably fixate on the presidential race in the frenzy of election season. This intense focus on who will occupy the Oval Office often overshadows an equally, if not more, critical...

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Point of View: Your Guide to Taking Advantage of Student Resources

By Estella Weeks, Point of View Host August 27, 2024

Transcript: Intro: [music] Welcome back to The Daily Utah Chronicle’s opinion podcast. I’m your host, Estella Weeks, and you’re listening to Point of View. Estella Weeks: I'm here with my...

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Smith: Rethink Agricultural Practices in the Face of Climate Change

By Emma Smith, Opinion Writer August 22, 2024

  Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors to climate change. Yet, we cannot live without it. Livestock agriculture alone contributes between 10% to 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions....

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Smith: Break the Plastic Habit

By Emma Smith, Opinion Writer August 21, 2024

  Microplastics are accumulating worldwide. Whether chipped off larger plastic objects, or made deliberately into items like glitter, they put human and environmental health in danger. Plastic-associated...

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Jang: The UAC Lacks Mental Health Support

By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer August 20, 2024

  Mental illness in South Korea consistently reaches alarming levels. The latest Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development statistic states South Korea experiences the world's highest...

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Nshangalume: Racism In Medicine Hurts Us All

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer August 20, 2024

  On March 15, the University of Utah’s School of Medicine held its annual Match Day — the ceremony that celebrates medical school students’ matching into a residency program through the...

Pro-Palestine demonstrators organize in the City Creek Park in Salt Lake City during the Stand for Palestine Rally on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jarvis: University of Utah, Stop Endorsing Genocide

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer August 18, 2024

  The U.S.’ longtime support of the apartheid state of Israel makes possible the Israeli Defense Forces' genocide of Palestinians. The U.S. provides billions of dollars and weapons to Israel....

A viewer explores the Pictures of Belonging exhibit in Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) in Salt Lake City on April 13, 2024. (Photo by Minh "Polaris" Vuong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hufford: Elevating STEM Through the Arts

By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer August 17, 2024

  Though commonly known for its business and science majors, the University of Utah features a robust and diverse collection of arts programs. The arts, dance, film, music and theatre departments...

Mecha organizer Gabriela Merida recites a poem written by a Palestinian woman as part of a Mecha walk-out in front of the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Building in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Langley: The U Enforces Liberalism

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor August 13, 2024

  In recent decades, the U.S. has become a politically polarized nation. While most people have similar beliefs regardless of party, contention on a handful of hot-button issues has created an...