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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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Barney: The Necessity of Right to Repair in Utah

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer November 12, 2023

  Think of what it’s like to own a car. Personally, I used to drive a less reliable car to save as much money as possible, but this approach backfired on me. I ended up spending more on repairs...

President Joe Biden delievers a speech on the PACT Act at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City on Aug. 10, 2023. (Photo by Caelan Roberts | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

President Joe Biden Visits Utah, Discusses Impact of PACT Act

By Caelan Roberts and Vanessa Hudson August 10, 2023

  President Joe Biden concluded his tour of the western United States on Thursday with his visit to Utah. He primarily spoke about the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act at the George...

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SCOTUS Blocks Biden’s Loan Forgiveness Plan

By Allison Stuart, News Writer July 1, 2023

The Supreme Court has blocked President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive student loans — a major campaign promise of his. The block will affect 40 million Americans with student loans that would have benefitted...

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U Professors Explain Debt Ceiling Crisis

By Allison Stuart, News Writer May 30, 2023

  Many students may have heard the recent news about the debt ceiling crisis, but may not know exactly what it means. Essentially, the U.S. hit its debt limit in Jan. which risks the government...

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Barney: We Need More Pro-Union Laws

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer February 11, 2023

  Unions are a band-aid on the gunshot wound that is capitalism. Nevertheless, collective bargaining is the working class’s most effective tool. H.B. 241 and H.B. 243 seek to remove loopholes...

Transgender youth sit on the steps at the Utah State Capitol on March 24, 2022 as the crowd surrounding them chanted We love you. (Photo by Carlene Coombs | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Bringhurst: Democrats Fail To Protect Trans Rights

By Maggie Bringhurst, Opinion Writer June 30, 2022

  In the 1950s and 60s, the Democratic party championed itself as the party for civil rights. They successfully passed the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act to secure racial desegregation....

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Bringhurst: Higher Education is a Necessity Many Can’t Afford

By Maggie Bringhurst, Opinion Writer January 23, 2022

  I’m once again infuriated by the cost of higher education as I review my Spring semester tuition payment plan. As a student who works full-time and borrows the maximum amount of student loans...

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Unfulfilled Promises During Biden’s First Year in Office

By Vanessa Hudson, Assistant News Editor January 2, 2022

  As 2021 comes to a close, so does President Joe Biden’s first year in office. President Biden made many promises during his campaign, with some of his main priorities being to get Americans...

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Linnabary: It is Finally Infrastructure Week

By Ian Linnabary, Opinion Writer November 18, 2021

  Since the passing of The American Rescue plan, every week has been infrastructure week. Since the passage of the nearly $2 trillion stimulus package, the Biden administration has promised to...

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HEERF Grant to Help Financial Difficulties of Students Due to COVID-19

By Stephanie Hong, News Writer November 4, 2021

  Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, 56% of college students say they can no longer afford to pay their tuition. With students experiencing financial difficulties during the pandemic,...