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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

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Langley: Cars Make Cities Worse

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer March 29, 2023

  A long-standing symptom of America's gung-ho approach to individual freedom is our love of the automobile. Since the introduction of the Model T Ford over one hundred years ago, cars have dominated...

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Langley: H.B. 527 Attempted to Poison Utah and its Democracy

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer March 14, 2023

  In Salt Lake County last year, thousands of citizens banded together and petitioned against the creation of a mine in Parleys Canyon. Adhering to warnings from local health officials, the Salt...

The Utah State Capitol Rotunda on Friday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Langley and Petters: Stop Taking Women’s Rights Away

By Jeffrey Langley Jr. and Keegan Petters March 10, 2023

  Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, conservative legislators have saddled nearly half of the United States with limitations or outright bans on abortion. Utah’s Rep. Karianne Lisonbee...

A for rent sign on display outside of an apartment in the East Central Neighborhood of Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.

Langley: Low-Income Housing Bill Helps Those Without a Home

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer February 10, 2023

  In Utah, housing has become a severe issue for thousands of citizens. With housing prices rising by an absurd 24.6% during the pandemic, many now experience homelessness statewide. Thankfully,...

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Langley: Utah Legislature Tackles Wasteful Grass

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer February 7, 2023

  With the recent reports on the precarious future of the Great Salt Lake, many Utahns have voiced their concern about Utah’s water conservation practices. Thankfully, members of our legislature,...

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Langley: Young People Should Stay Away From Competitive Bodybuilding

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer January 25, 2023

  In high school, I was friends with a lot of athletes. The football, track and wrestling teams were filled with people I called friends. Most of them genuinely benefitted from their time in sports....

The Utah State Capitol Rotunda on Friday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Cushman & Langley: Prioritize Utah’s Environment at the Polls

By KC Ellen Cushman and Jeffrey Langley Jr. November 1, 2022

  In the summer of 2020, Salt Lake City ranked fourth for worst air quality in the world. Our little state was among some of the most densely populated and polluted regions, despite being home...

The Us organic gardening class on a field trip at the Mobile Moon co-op in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo by Sarah Buening | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Langley: Cooperative Businesses and Their Advantages

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer October 27, 2022

  Running a business in the United States is a complicated task. Whether with attracting investors, managing employees or keeping track of payroll, complications can be frequent and devastating...

Pi Kappa Alpha on Greek Row University of Utah on Sept. 25, 2022. (Photo by Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Langley: Greek Life Promotes Classism and Bigotry

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer October 4, 2022

  Greek life is a staple of American culture and tradition. Many presidents, state officials and successful individuals have ties to these associations. Accordingly, many regard Greek life as highly...