Skip to Main Content
The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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

The Water Conservation section at Red Butte Garden displays a variety of plants that thrive in Utah's dry climate on Friday, July 2, 2021 (Photo by Brooklyn Critchley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cushman: Xeriscape Public Buildings to Save Water

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer July 7, 2021

  If you walked through Salt Lake City, you’d still see green lawns for every building all around despite the current drought plaguing Utah. In the U.S., 30-60% of urban water use goes toward...

(Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Brown: Courts Should Support Compensation for Student-Athletes

By Jackson Brown, Opinion Writer July 7, 2021

  Growing up, I loved to play EA Sports’ NCAA Football franchise because of its fight songs, real stadiums and a University of Utah cover athlete. But my perception changed in September 2013,...

"fireworks" by SJ photography is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Buening: American Nationalism is Corrupted

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor July 6, 2021

  On the Fourth of July, Americans blow up fireworks and boast red, white and blue colors in celebration of our nation’s independence. In today’s political climate, however, this celebration...

(Graphic by Sydney Stam | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alexander & Brown: The U Must Plan Better For Future Crises

By CJ Alexander and Jackson Brown July 1, 2021

  We’ve heard a lot about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students, ranging from academic hardships to negative health effects and the decline of social interaction. But university...

(Graphic by Piper Armstrong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Brown: Utah’s Liquor Laws Contradict Republican Values

By Jackson Brown, Opinion Writer June 26, 2021

  If there’s one value that the Republican party holds above nearly all others, it is the prospect of freedom. From lower taxes, to loosening speech restrictions, to ending mask mandates, Republicans...

A student poses in front of the fountain located at the Marriott Library Plaza in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021 (Photo by Brooklyn Critchley | The Daily Utah Chronicle) 

Buening: Utah Needs to Destigmatize Women’s Issues

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor June 24, 2021

  I recently sat in a focus group for an advertising project rebranding a type of tampon. A random group of men and women were asked questions to encourage open communication. During this gathering,...

(Design by Piper Armstrong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alexander & Kincart: Stop Policing Mental Illness and Neurodivergence

By CJ Alexander and Sydney Kincart June 23, 2021

  Nearly half of the people police officers kill have a mental or physical disability. This grim reality can’t continue. With 1 in 54 Utah children being diagnosed with autism, any police encounters...

(Photo Illustration by Sydney Stam | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hibben: Here’s Why We Have Trust Issues with the CDC

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer June 22, 2021

  Only 52% of Americans have a great deal of trust in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Americans still support the nation’s medical system along with physicians and nurses, but...

(Graphic by Sydney Stam | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cushman: A $15 Minimum Wage Won’t Solve Much

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer June 22, 2021

  Since starting college, every job I’ve had has paid anywhere from two to four dollars more per hour than the federal minimum wage of $7.25. But I still struggle to afford my bills, and I need...

(Graphic by Piper Armstrong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Buening: Start Demanding Climate Reform

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor June 18, 2021

  As the climate crisis worsens, environmentally-conscious consumers are beginning to feel more and more disheartened. Even with growing public concern and the popularization of sustainability,...