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Opinion: Utah is under mass surveillance

Flock Safety and other license plate tracking systems are a violation of the privacy and safety of Utahns.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | April 7, 2026

  A new license plate tracking technology, Flock Safety, has been taking over police departments nationwide. Flock Safety is being used in more than 5,000 police departments, including about 30...

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Opinion: All Utahns deserve access to free food

Amidst SNAP cuts and Utah's high rate of food insecurity, all Utahns deserve access to free food.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | March 29, 2026

  SB 320 is a bill that protects student and parent access to school-based food pantries. It also adds restrictions on what food can be in school-based pantries to avoid toxic chemicals and dyes. This...

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Opinion: Go see local theatre

Utahns need to go see local theatre to build stronger community bonds.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | March 15, 2026

This article originally appeared in the Resolutions print issue, in stands February 2026. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Theatre in Utah is important. As social tolerance...

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Opinion: Religion belongs in education

In a climate of book bans, restricted voices and active oppression, the protection of religion in education is imperative to the success of Utahn students.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | March 7, 2026

  SB 268 is a new bill that allows Utah teachers to discuss religion in the Utah school curriculum. This bill, also known as the “Religious Curriculum in School” bill, protects educators’...

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Opinion: Utahns must end animal abuse

Utah has consistently ranked as one of the worst states for animal safety. Utahns need to follow recent Utah legislation and fight to improve animal safety in Utah.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | February 4, 2026

  HB 341 and HB 23 are bills introduced to redefine animal fighting penalties, making consequences worse for animal abusers. These bills change animal injuries and animal fighting charges to be...

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Opinion: Infants can’t choose, so choose wisely

A new bill has been introduced allowing parents to decline the life-saving vitamin K shot given at birth. This choice could have devastating effects on Utahn infants, and parents need to be informed.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | February 1, 2026

  Utah Sen. Jen Plumb sponsored a bill, SB 170, that allows parents of newborn infants to decline administration of the crucial vitamin K shot. Receiving vitamin K shots after birth prevents infant...

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Opinion: Say no to Charlie Kirk Boulevard

HB 196 calls for Harvey Milk Boulevard to be renamed Charlie Kirk Boulevard. Utah legislators need to say no to HB 196 and fight against conservative propaganda. 
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | January 25, 2026

  Utah Representative Trevor Lee is trying to change Harvey Milk Boulevard to Charlie Kirk Boulevard. HB 196 is an unnecessary piece of propaganda that isolates LGBTQ+ Utahns. This bill seeks...

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Opinion: Students can help end sexual assault

As assault rates at the U increase, we need to speak up against sexual assault.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | December 27, 2025

This article discusses sexual assault. If you need to report or discuss a sexual assault, please call the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault at 801-736-4356.    2025 marks a second year...

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Opinion: Utah’s frogs are going extinct

Utah’s frog populations are dying and it’s our fault. We need to take action to protect Utah’s amphibians from extinction.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | November 29, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Off-Script print issue, in stands November 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Utah’s frog populations are dying, and it’s...