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Barron: Scientific Literacy is Patriotic

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer September 18, 2019

In 2000, measles was practically eliminated in the United States. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 971 U.S. cases in the first five months of the year. “Measles is preventable...

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Barron: What Goes Down the Toilet Can Have a Crappy Effect On the Environment

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer September 10, 2019

When you think of an environmental warrior, you may think of Earth Guardians Youth Director Xiuhtezcatl Martinez or teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg. Among the last things you might think of...

Staff Sgt. Caleb Saunders (far right), from the 775th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department, gives a reading about one of the 9/11 fallen at the Kaysville Fire Station during one of the stops of the 9/11 Memorial Ruck March. (Courtesy Hill Ail Force Base)

Barron: Senator Lee Betrays Utah Heroes by Voting Against 9/11 Victim Funding

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer July 30, 2019

  September 11, 2001 was two days after my third birthday. Understandably, I don’t know where I was when the towers fell, nor do I remember the panic of that day as people huddled around their...

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Barron: The Utah Inland Port Authority is Not Sexy, but It is Serious

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer July 24, 2019

In 1974, the Utah State Legislature passed S.B. 25, authorizing the establishment of port authorities — special districts to facilitate commerce — in any municipality. This was done with the hopes...

Utah Representative Ben McAdams swearing in.

Barron: Moderates Like McAdams Are Crucial to Democratic Majority, Ocasio-Cortez Is Not

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer June 12, 2019

Rep. Ben McAdams is not the "coolest” politician on the Hill. His social media accounts are underwhelming when compared with that of his his famous colleague, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. His online...

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Barron: Students Need Academic Protection for Jury Service

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer June 4, 2019

  As I listened intently to the pre-recorded message, I kept muttering, “21, 21, 21,” like a strung out gambler at a Vegas blackjack table. But instead of counting cards, I was counting jurors....

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Barron: The LDS Church Needs to be Held Accountable

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer May 25, 2019

  This article was originally published in print on May 13. Content Warning: This article discusses suicide, and has a brief mention of sexual assault. “Continuing revelation from God.”...

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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...

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Barron: Barbie #LooksLikeAnEngineer

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer April 23, 2019

  “And why should we believe Engineering Barbie?” He spit the words across the table as I concluded my presentation, recommending to me the use of a more expensive metal to manufacture a critical...

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Barron: Undergraduate Research Programs Help U

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer April 22, 2019

  “Second place and $10,000 goes to…” The presenter paused, allowing the tension to build. A whopping 153 student businesses had applied for the 2019 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, and the...