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Pedestrians cross the streets in Salt Lake City on Apr. 7, 2024. (Photo by Minh "Polaris" Vuong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
SNAP delays hit SLC food banks in shutdown
As the longest U.S. government shutdown meets its end, food organizations across Salt Lake City continue to feel the effects.
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer • November 14, 2025
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Opinion: College has become transactional 
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer • November 9, 2025
Poster at the No Kings Protest at the Utah State Capitol, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Opinion: Don’t lose sight of true protest
By Elizabeth Griffee, Assistant Opinion Editor • November 4, 2025
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Opinion: Reclaim the witch
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer • November 3, 2025
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Opinion: Save the PADP
The University of Utah is dissolving the Performing Arts Design Program. We must not allow this to happen.
By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor • October 4, 2025
The Salt Lake Temple in downtown Salt Lake City. (Chronicle archive)
Opinion: Do Not Forsake Us
September 8, 2024
Poster at the No Kings Protest at the Utah State Capitol, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Opinion: Don’t lose sight of true protest
No Kings Day is a worthwhile starting point, but continuing to imagine something bigger for the anti-Trump resistance movement is crucial.
By Elizabeth Griffee, Assistant Opinion Editor • November 4, 2025
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Opinion: Reclaim the witch
Women must reclaim bodily autonomy and sensuality in a season that still fears them.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer • November 3, 2025
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Opinion: College has become transactional 
Once a place for exploration and growth, college is now seen as a stepping stone to employment.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer • November 9, 2025
Cars parked head to head at the U parking lot in Salt Lake City on Oct. 26, 2021. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)
Head to Head: The U parking changes impact schedules
Should the U implement schedule changes due to parking issues? Read opinion pieces on both sides of the issue.
By Peakalika Ichimura and Evan Van Leuven October 13, 2025
The Miller Cafe at Lassonde Studios. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle Archives)
Opinion: U Dining Services steps up to the plate
Following student outcry, U Dining Services is walking a brighter path. However, student opinions still leave a bitter aftertaste.
By Noah Wright, Opinion Writer • October 3, 2025
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Editorial: Democrats Must Start From Zero
In order to win the next election, or any future elections, Democrats must focus less on appealing to the conservative right and more on winning back the people of the U.S.
By The Fall 2024 Daily Utah Chronicle Editorial Board December 2, 2024
The Department of Economics office at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 7, 2025. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Letter to the Editor: Success of School of Economics Requires Correcting Misconceptions
July 9, 2025
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Guest Opinion: A national mesothelioma registry could significantly enhance health outcomes for Utah veterans
The serious rise in asbestos exposure must be addressed immediately to help Utah veterans.
By Jonathan Sharp October 18, 2025