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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle
The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle
Nain Christopherson

Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor

Nain Christopherson started as an opinion writer in June 2019 and is now the assistant opinion editor. Outside of the paper, Nain is also a substitute teacher, an aspiring poet, an out-of-practice violinist, and the host of an almost-monthly book club. She will graduate in 2021 with an honors degree in English Teaching.

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Christopherson: College Might Not Nurture All Your Interests — But You Can

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 24, 2021
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Christopherson & Kincart: Teach Utah Students Consent

By Nain Christopherson and Sydney Kincart
February 16, 2021
(Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: No, the Pandemic Doesn’t Warrant A 50% Tuition Cut

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 8, 2020
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Edwards & Christopherson: Don’t Ask People to Change Their Minds and Then Punish Them For It

By Sheely Edwards and Nain Christopherson
August 14, 2020
An attendee to Equality Utah's 'Pride for Black Lives Matter' event records the crowd and speakers gathered at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on June 14th 2020. (Photo by Mark Draper | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: Instagram Is Finally Starting to Matter

By Nain Christopherson and Mark Draper
July 5, 2020
The crowd at the Solidarity Rally against racism at Washington Square Park in Salt Lake City on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: Utah Was Right to Cut Ties with Banjo – but Damien Patton’s Apology Raises Bigger Questions

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
May 6, 2020
Ken Sanders, owner of Ken Sanders Rare Book Store, on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: Local Bookstores Need Us to Survive the Coronavirus Outbreak – and We Need Them

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 17, 2020
In Nain Christopherson's neighborhood, people bonded through sidewalk chalk art. She says that even once social distancing is over, we should bring some of the benefits to our new normal. (Photo by Andy Purveyance | Courtesy Flickr)

Christopherson: Bring the Benefits of Social Distancing into the Post-Pandemic World

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 17, 2020
Nain Christopherson writes, "Each of us, on both sides of the political aisle, has likely shared wrong information before and will again." (Courtesy Pexels)

Christopherson: How to Handle Loved Ones Spreading Misinformation

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 14, 2020
Nain Christopherson writes, "Add political coalition building to the list of ways you can help address this crisis, along with washing your hands and staying home as much as you can." (Photo by Gage Skidmore | Courtesy Flickr)

Christopherson: The Pandemic Could Move Conservatives To Accept Liberal Policies. The Left Should Welcome Them.

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 3, 2020
This bill's "fate — to be ignored, like so many sexist inequities and so many women — is sadly predictable." (Courtesy WikiMedia Commons)

Christopherson: Utah Women Need Tax-Free Feminine Hygiene Products and a Feminist Legislature

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
March 11, 2020
The front gate of the Utah State Prison in Draper. (Photo by Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

Christopherson: Utah Has a Chance to Make the Juvenile Justice System More Compassionate

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
March 9, 2020
"When there is a need for teachers to pay for their own supplies, it is a symptom of the large-scale underfunding of schools," writes Nain Christopherson. (Courtesy Keesler Air Force Base)

Christopherson: Teacher Tax Credits Can’t Make Up For Underfunded Schools

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
March 1, 2020
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Christopherson: Utah High Schools Need Later Start Times

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 20, 2020
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Christopherson: Diverse Classrooms Need Diverse Teachers. Increased Bonuses Are A Great Start.

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 14, 2020
Michelle Brown, campaign chair of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women organization, speaks at the Womxn’s March at the Utah state capitol on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020.

Christopherson: The SLC Womxn’s March Was A Great Start, but There’s Work Left to Do

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 13, 2020
At Ken Sanders Rare Book Store, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Salt Lake City. ( Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: Protect Ken Sanders and Protect Salt Lake Culture

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 11, 2020
U.S. Senator Mike Lee of Utah speaking at the 2016 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. (Photo by Gage Skidmore | Courtesy Flickr)

Christopherson: Mike Lee Made a Good Point. He Still Shouldn’t Be Reelected.

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
January 22, 2020
Edible gardens compost at the U in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Apr. 6, 2017. (Photo by Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: The U Needs A Campus-Wide Compost Program

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
January 18, 2020
The Utah People's Climate March turns on South Temple towards the Governor's Mansion in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Apr. 29, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: The Church’s $100B Should Go to Preventing Climate Change

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
January 16, 2020
(Design by Chronicle Design Team | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: Star Wars Doesn’t Deserve Any Credit for Queer Representation

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
January 15, 2020
An advertisement for a Black Friday sale at City Creek Mall in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Cara MacDonald | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: Let’s Replace Black Friday with Buy Nothing Day

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
December 7, 2019
(Courtesy of Burley Parkwood)

Christopherson: Utah Should Recycle Water Before Pushing Wasteful Projects

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
December 3, 2019
(Design by Malithi Gunawardena | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: Utah Democrats Play a Critical Role in Moderating Conservative Leadership

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
November 25, 2019
(Cartoon by Izzy Schlegel | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: In Defense of Enthusiasm

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
November 22, 2019
Inversion in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. (Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: Children’s Sports Shouldn’t Play On Bad Air Days

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
November 22, 2019
(Courtesy of Ron Cogswell)

Christopherson: Utah High Schools Should Reevaluate The Risks Of Football

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
November 2, 2019
(Courtesy of Dan Meyers on Unsplash)

Christopherson: Utah Should Follow Florida’s Lead with Mental Health Instruction Mandate

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 31, 2019
Courtesy of Peter Salanki

Christopherson: Where Were the Bi Flags at Campus Pride Week?

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 30, 2019
Courtesy of Rune Enstad

Christopherson: The Invisible Power Dynamics of Pedicures

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 24, 2019
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Christopherson: Utah Needs A Statewide Teacher Salary Increase

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 18, 2019
Courtesy of Tim Mudd

Christopherson: Active Shooter Drills Are Band-Aids for Bullet Holes

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 1, 2019
"Breeze" by Ursula Brodauf-Craig (Courtesy Flickr)

Christopherson: Public Art Is Worth the Price

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 26, 2019
Courtesy of Leonard Lenz

Christopherson: The Climate Crisis Demands Personal Sacrifice

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 24, 2019
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Christopherson: The Parade of Homes Beautifully Masks the Realities of the American Dream

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 23, 2019
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Christopherson: Eliminating Big Oil’s Impact, One Garden at a Time

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
August 27, 2019
(Courtesy of Feliphe Schiarolli and Unsplash)

Christopherson: Utah Must Implement a Statewide Training Program to End a Teacher Shortage Crisis

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
August 19, 2019
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Christopherson: Utah Should Fund Child Abuse Prevention Programs in Every School

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
August 8, 2019
(Courtesy Pixabay)

Christopherson: SLC Mayoral Candidates Should Commit to Reducing Plastic Waste

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor
July 30, 2019