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Barney: Our Energy Policy is Grossly Irresponsible
By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer • September 22, 2023

  During last month’s GOP debate, Vivek Ramaswamy called the climate crisis a hoax and pledged his fealty to fossil fuels as a source of energy. Ignoring the false reality of climate crisis denialists, American politics maintain and normalize his stance on energy. This...

Mark of the Beastro in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 27, 2023.
Lezaic: Mark of the Beastro, Devilishly Good
By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Editor • May 24, 2023

  In the words of former NBA player Charles Barkley, Salt Lake is indeed a “boring-ass city.” Although he received backlash from...

The University of Utah built a new Department of Public Safety building which opened to the public on Nov. 9, 2022 at 1658 E 500 S as part of an effort for increased campus safety coordination after the death of U student Lauren McCluskey in October 2018.
Mendenhall: U Campus Safety Alerts Are Irresponsibly Delayed
By Addison Mendenhall June 4, 2023

  Campus security at the University of Utah has come under fire for many shortcomings regarding student safety over the last few years....

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Barney: Voter ID is a Flawed Premise
By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer • September 7, 2023

  Donald Trump’s interview with Tucker Carlson on Aug. 23 highlighted a myriad of old talking points. These included a range of justifications...

The Rice-Eccles Stadium during the Utah vs. Florida game in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Thursday, Aug.31, 2023. (Photo Madeline Van Wagenen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Jarvis: The U Loves Football More Than its Community
By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer • September 15, 2023

  With the season’s first football game pushing classes onto Zoom and enforcing parking restrictions, the University of Utah reminded...

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Loken: Do Not Revel in Inhumane Jail Conditions
By NingLi Loken, Opinion Writer • September 20, 2023

  Former President Donald Trump barely entered the Fulton County Jail in Georgia to be indicted on felony charges before being released...

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Loken: What’s in a Name?
September 8, 2023
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Champine: Make Queerness Accessible
By Morgan Champine, Opinion Writer • September 9, 2023

  July is Disability Pride Month, and it directly follows LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Community overlap is common, given that a third of queer...

Spectrum Academy STARS Campus for students who require additional needs in North Salt Lake City on Monday Sept. 18, 2023. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Hargis: The Civil Right Violations of Spectrum Academy
By Harper Hargis, Opinion Writer • September 19, 2023

  Last week, a federal investigation found that Spectrum Academy, a K-12 school for neurodiverse children such as kids with autism, violated...

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Nshangalume: Utah Women Should Worry For Their Futures
By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer • September 11, 2023

  This past June, the United States Supreme Court overturned two major catalyst cases that allowed women independence and equality. With...

Students walking outside the Heritage Halls Buildings at the Brigham Young University campus in Provo on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Hufford: Accountability in Private Education Needs Reconstruction
By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer • September 13, 2023

  Private schools have long been a part of American society. Yet, even as protections against discrimination evolve on a federal level,...

An empty classroom in Gardner Commons at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle).
Hall: Utah Schools Need a Mental Health Curriculum
By Lexi Hall, Opinion Writer • September 17, 2023

  America’s mental health crisis has only worsened over the past few years —  mental health of Utah youths is ranked 32nd in the...

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Alexander: Say Goodbye to DEI
By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor • June 12, 2023

  On May 15, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state’s public colleges...

A man stands outside of Randys Records Shop on 900 S and 157 E in Salt Lake City on National Record Store Day, April 22, 2023.
Cowley: Get Off Campus and Explore
By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor • May 30, 2023

  Going from high school to college is a massive shift. For many students, it's their first time living away from home. For me, not only...

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Editorial: 2023 Legislative Session Brings Fresh Attacks on Trans Youth
By The Daily Utah Chronicle Editorial Board January 17, 2023

  Today is the first day of what is sure to be a tumultuous 45 days amid Utah’s 2023 General Legislative Session. There are plenty...

Members of Phi Sigma Pi National Fraternity at a meeting. (Courtesy of Phi Sigma Pi National Fraternity)
Editorial: Give Yourself Space to Grow
By The Daily Utah Chronicle Editorial Board July 14, 2022

  A hard lesson to learn upon arriving at college is that life doesn’t care about your plans. But nothing is set in stone —  it’s...

Demonstrators march up the steps of the Utah State Capitol in protest of the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade in Salt Lake City on May 5, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Editorial: The Loss of Roe v. Wade
By The Daily Utah Chronicle Editorial Board June 24, 2022

  Today the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The landmark case once federally protected abortion rights and the right to privacy....

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Editorial: The U Institutionalizes Student Activism
By The Daily Utah Chronicle Editorial Board February 23, 2022

  Student activism has always been a part of the University of Utah’s campus life. We’ve seen protests and demonstrations on small...

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Letter: The Time for Transit is Now
By Peter Ovard March 21, 2022
The University of Utah built a new Department of Public Safety building which opened to the public on Nov. 9, 2022 at 1658 E 500 S as part of an effort for increased campus safety coordination after the death of U student Lauren McCluskey in October 2018.
Letter: Sexual Assault on College Campuses
By Emma Ely July 11, 2023
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Loken: Do Not Revel in Inhumane Jail Conditions
By NingLi Loken, Opinion Writer • September 20, 2023

  Former President Donald Trump barely entered the Fulton County Jail in Georgia to be indicted on felony charges before being released...

Spectrum Academy STARS Campus for students who require additional needs in North Salt Lake City on Monday Sept. 18, 2023. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Hargis: The Civil Right Violations of Spectrum Academy
By Harper Hargis, Opinion Writer • September 19, 2023

  Last week, a federal investigation found that Spectrum Academy, a K-12 school for neurodiverse children such as kids with autism, violated...

An empty classroom in Gardner Commons at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle).
Hall: Utah Schools Need a Mental Health Curriculum
By Lexi Hall, Opinion Writer • September 17, 2023

  America’s mental health crisis has only worsened over the past few years —  mental health of Utah youths is ranked 32nd in the...

The Rice-Eccles Stadium during the Utah vs. Florida game in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Thursday, Aug.31, 2023. (Photo Madeline Van Wagenen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Jarvis: The U Loves Football More Than its Community
By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer • September 15, 2023

  With the season’s first football game pushing classes onto Zoom and enforcing parking restrictions, the University of Utah reminded...

Students walking outside the Heritage Halls Buildings at the Brigham Young University campus in Provo on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Hufford: Accountability in Private Education Needs Reconstruction
By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer • September 13, 2023

  Private schools have long been a part of American society. Yet, even as protections against discrimination evolve on a federal level,...

Traffic as skiers and snowboarders try to drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon in Utah on a snow day on on Feb. 18, 2022. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Hufford: A Canyon in Crisis Deserves a Comprehensive Solution
By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer • September 12, 2023

Both an international tourist attraction and a local treasure, Little Cottonwood Canyon is famed for its powder-like snow and grandiose peaks....

Salt Lake City locals shop at the Vantage Thrift Store in Salt Lake City on Dec. 1, 2022. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Hall: Examine Your Fashion Footprint
By Lexi Hall, Opinion Writer • September 11, 2023

  By now, it’s common knowledge that fast fashion brands like Shein harm the environment, endanger their employees and exploit them...

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Nshangalume: Utah Women Should Worry For Their Futures
By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer • September 11, 2023

  This past June, the United States Supreme Court overturned two major catalyst cases that allowed women independence and equality. With...

(Design by Claire Peterson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Champine: Make Queerness Accessible
By Morgan Champine, Opinion Writer • September 9, 2023

  July is Disability Pride Month, and it directly follows LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Community overlap is common, given that a third of queer...

(Design by Cecilia Acosta | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Loken: What’s in a Name?
By NingLi Loken, Opinion Writer • September 8, 2023

  Dominant culture imposes racial identities upon people based on the white gaze. But people's heritage and ethnic identities come from...

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Barney: Voter ID is a Flawed Premise
By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer • September 7, 2023

  Donald Trump’s interview with Tucker Carlson on Aug. 23 highlighted a myriad of old talking points. These included a range of justifications...

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Nshangalume: Value Platonic Relationships
By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer • September 5, 2023

  During adolescence, we’re taught that becoming a great parent and spouse is the ultimate goal of life. This cultural norm in a time...

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U Parking Prices Increase Again, Topping Utah’s Public Universities by Nearly $100
By Andrew Christiansen, Online Managing Editor • September 5, 2023

  For the 2023-24 academic year, the University of Utah raised the prices of parking, making U parking permits for students who live...

Market-goers shopping at Pioneer Park during the SLC Farmers Market in Salt Lake City on July 29, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Jarvis: Make Room for Diverse Vendors at Local Markets
By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer • September 3, 2023

  With each popular local market I attend in Salt Lake City, I become more aware that virtually all the vendors are white men.   The...

Members of Mecha de U of U, an on-campus organization, at the Center for Equity and Student Belonging inside the A. Ray Olpin Student Union in Salt Lake City on July 22, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Hargis: Clubs Foster Community at the U
By Harper Hargis, Opinion Writer • August 31, 2023

  Following the recent affirmative action turnover by the Supreme Court, I’ve had the same questions on my mind. What does this mean...

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