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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

The Utah State Capitol on Nov. 8, 2018. (Photo by Cara MacDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Kincart: Stay In the Good Fight

By Sydney Kincart, Print Chief, Opinion Writer April 6, 2022

  With the veto override of House Bill 11, I am discouraged and defeated. I found my voice within Utah politics, so it hurt to see the Legislature wield its power to hurt vulnerable youth. My...

(Graphic by Sydney Stam | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cowley: Stop Prioritizing Politics over Public Health

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor February 19, 2022

  Within the first week of the session, the legislature repealed mask mandates in two Utah counties. The justification for the removal of mask mandates was that elected officials had a “better...

Scott M. Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 9, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Barron: Increasing the Integrity of Convictions Begins with Prosecutors

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer March 7, 2020

  18 Utah-based convictions have been overturned since 1990 with prison sentences ranging from two years to life, according to the National Registry of Exonerations. Utah has approximately 3,000...

Utah State Capital In Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Feb.  21, 2018. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Scott & Edwards: Tune Into This Year’s Legislative Session

By Elise Scott and Sheely Edwards January 28, 2020

  The Utah State Legislature gathers during the first three months of every year to pass legislation both helpful and harmful to the people of Utah. For 45 days, legislators debate changes to the...

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Edwards: For Those Frustrated with National Chaos, Local Politics is a Better Focus

By Sheely Edwards, Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2019

  Last November, over 75% of all active, registered voters in Utah turned out to vote in the 2018 Midterm Elections. Tens of thousands of new voters were registered across the state, and hundreds...

Smog over the Salt Lake Valley. Courtesy Flickr.

Barron: Utahns Must Take Initiative Against Smog Instead of Sitting In It

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer May 10, 2019

Air pollution is responsible for 6.4 million annual deaths worldwide, a statistic that does not exclude Utahns. A state-sponsored report, Air Pollution and Public Health in Utah, links the Wasatch Front’s...

(Photo by Cara MacDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Barron: A Religious Supermajority is Dangerous

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer January 26, 2019

  In the summer of 2017, a man took to Facebook to air his political grievances. While reminiscent of many Facebook feeds, this post was different. First, it was written by former state Senator...

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The Hinckley Institute of Politics: Where All Majors Can Get Connected

By Mandi Johansen January 22, 2019

  The Hinckley Institute of Politics provides opportunities for students to engage with prestigious organizations in numerous ways. The institute has assisted thousands of students and continues...

People march up to the Utah State Capitol during Womens March on the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday Jan. 23, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Swanson: Don’t Snub Local Elections, Go Vote

By Gavin Swanson, Opinion Writer November 4, 2017

A lot of you may not be aware that this Tuesday, Nov. 7, is Election Day in the United States. I’m sure you many of you can recall how much adults emphasized the importance of voting and making your...