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Point of View: Vapes, Are They the New Cigarette?
By Estella Weeks, Point of View Host • July 22, 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: E-cigarette usage among college students is on the rise. About 24% of students use them, but we can...

Display shelves in Vantage in Salt Lake City on April 15, 2023.
Van Wagenen: Protect the Planet … and Look Good Doing It
By Madeline Van Wagenen, Photo Director • May 26, 2023

  The second you walk into Vantage, you’re greeted with throwback tunes and a wide selection of vintage gear to peruse. Vintage t-shirts...

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Champine: Fight to Find the Light
By Morgan Champine, Assistant Opinion Editor • June 3, 2024

The world around us is falling into disrepair. Many of us will find ourselves unable to afford a home in Utah. Anti-trans legislation is spreading...

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Champine: Fight to Find the Light
By Morgan Champine, Assistant Opinion Editor • June 3, 2024

The world around us is falling into disrepair. Many of us will find ourselves unable to afford a home in Utah. Anti-trans legislation is spreading...

A voter drops off their ballot at Cottonwood Heights City Hall on October 31st, 2020. (Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Nshangalume: Yes, Voting Still Matters
By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer • July 8, 2024

  “Pick me, choose me, love me” is unfortunately what politics have begun to sound like. As the 2024 Utah primaries gear up, candidates...

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Hufford: Finding Balance in a One-Click World
By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer • May 13, 2024

  Social media is a double-edged sword. It can facilitate awareness, important conversations and connection to a level that would have...

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Hall: GOP's War On Contraception
By Lexi Hall, Opinion Writer • June 25, 2024

  U.S. Senate Republicans just blocked the Right to Contraception Act (H.R. 4121), a bill designed to guarantee individuals the right...

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Langley: Stop Worshipping Brands
By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor • June 8, 2024

  In the U.S., branding is a significant part of our economic reality. Companies make products with their calling card, like a unique...

Camden Alexander poses for a photo in the NEXUS Lab in the Carolyn & Kem Gardner Commons building on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on April 8, 2024. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Alexander: Lessons Learned
By Camden Alexander April 29, 2024

  In my junior year at the University of Utah, two of my friends died tragically. Maggie Fix, my partner for driver’s ed, lost her...

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: Gov. Cox’s Pandora’s Box
By The Spring 2024 Daily Utah Chronicle Editorial Board February 14, 2024

  According to Greek mythology, Pandora was a woman who had in her possession a box containing all misery and evil. Though warned not...

Pro-Palestine demonstrators organize in front of the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City during the Stand for Palestine Rally on Oct. 21, 2023. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Editorial: Stand with Palestine, Now and Forever
By The Daily Utah Chronicle Editorial Board November 15, 2023

  A little over a month ago, global media doubled down on its coverage of Israel and Palestine. The biased coverage of Hamas’ retaliation...

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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...

The MUSS in the game versus the UC Irvine Anteaters at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Letter to the Editor: Huntsman Center Sponsorship Policies
By Charles Wentworth April 5, 2024
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Jang: Who Defines Literary Value?
By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer • July 17, 2024

  H.B. 29, a recent bill signed by Gov. Cox, now allows for an easier book-banning process starting July 1. The government can remove...

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Timpa: The Supreme Court is Out of Control
By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer • July 16, 2024

  In the last few weeks, the United States Supreme Court again captured headlines after a series of controversial decisions. These decisions...

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Timpa: Preventing Food Waste Is No Waste of Time
By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer • July 13, 2024

  Every year, despite the excessive amount of food that goes to waste, individuals struggle with food insecurity. This discarded food...

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Timpa: Artificial Intelligence and Superficial Promises
By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer • July 10, 2024

  For most of its existence, artificial intelligence has remained a niche area of innovation explored exclusively by experts. It wasn’t...

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Smith: Revitalize Passenger Railways
By Emma Smith July 9, 2024

  Imagine a healthy, socially connected, pollution-free and safe society. Public transportation brings us closer to this reality. Passenger...

A voter drops off their ballot at Cottonwood Heights City Hall on October 31st, 2020. (Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Nshangalume: Yes, Voting Still Matters
By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer • July 8, 2024

  “Pick me, choose me, love me” is unfortunately what politics have begun to sound like. As the 2024 Utah primaries gear up, candidates...

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Hall: Americans Need Media Literacy
By Lexi Hall, Opinion Writer • July 2, 2024

  Combatting misinformation has become a critical challenge on social media platforms like TikTok. Content can spread rapidly and influence...

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Point of View: The STEM Gender Gap
By Estella Weeks and Eseudel Jang June 28, 2024

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript: Estella...

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Hall: GOP's War On Contraception
By Lexi Hall, Opinion Writer • June 25, 2024

  U.S. Senate Republicans just blocked the Right to Contraception Act (H.R. 4121), a bill designed to guarantee individuals the right...

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Timpa: Chipotle Vs. Modern Consumer Culture
By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer • June 20, 2024

  Chipotle’s reputation has taken a hit recently due to controversy surrounding its decreasing portion sizes. With a CEO response...

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Timpa: The Gig is Up, Or Is It?
By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer • June 18, 2024

  Over the past decade, the labor market has undergone a shift towards what is being referred to as the gig economy. A gig economy...

A native bee inspects a flower at the Red Butte Gardens on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Smith: The Hidden Threat of Honey Bees
By Emma Smith June 13, 2024

  Native bees are the hearts of our ecosystems. They are vital in plant pollination ecosystem support and human health. And if we love...

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Jang: Child Homelessness Needs Utah's Attention
By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer • June 10, 2024

  While the housing crisis has become a significant issue, the Utah Legislature has passed multiple bills to minimize homelessness in...

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Jang: Dry Campus Policies Need Practical Solutions
By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer • June 9, 2024

  Colleges implement dry campus policies to protect students. However, reports indicate these policies do little to solve underlying...

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Langley: Stop Worshipping Brands
By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor • June 8, 2024

  In the U.S., branding is a significant part of our economic reality. Companies make products with their calling card, like a unique...

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