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Opinion: Utah culture normalizes racism

Utah community members must push for further resources and protection for their students of color.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer | November 23, 2025

  On Oct. 25, 2025, a mom and her two children were shocked to see a racial slur against Black people brightly glowing on a construction sign in Alpine, Utah. As they are the only people of color...

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Opinion: Reclaim the witch

Women must reclaim bodily autonomy and sensuality in a season that still fears them.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer | November 3, 2025

  As Halloween slowly crept into season, it rang of fear and freedom. For women, this holiday reminds us of our history walking a line between empowerment and objectification. In "Mean Girls"...

The FanX convention at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Arts x Opinion: How Conventions Reproduce Misogyny and Orientalism

FanX celebrates creativity and connection, but it also raises questions about the sexualization of women and the commodification of Japanese culture in fan spaces.
By Isra Habib and Peakalika Ichimura | September 30, 2025

  This weekend, fans gathered together for Salt Lake City’s annual FanX Convention. The convention draws tens of thousands each year, offering panels, artist booths and more, celebrating fan...

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Opinion: Firearm Freedoms Shouldn’t Cause Fear

Expanded assault rifle laws overpower the right to feel safe.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer | September 10, 2025

  On June 14 of this year, the “No Kings” Protest in downtown Salt Lake City boasted 10,000 protesters. The sea of civilians peacefully marching consisted of a large variety of organizations,...

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Column: Point Your Finger Up, Not Sideways

Communities of color must hold systems accountable, rather than tearing each other down.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer | May 19, 2025

  Growing up in a diverse household meant I was surrounded by discussions centered on tensions between various groups. Most notably, I remember an auntie recalling the beating of Rodney King in...

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Opinion: It’s Time to Retire the Bechdel Test

With a new holistic analysis of gender disparities in film, the Bechdel Test is no longer needed.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer | May 4, 2025

  The Bechdel Test, crafted in 1985, has served its purpose in film. It succeeded as a primary framework for analyzing gender disparities in film, but its continued use harms modern women and...

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Opinion: Utah Needs Accurate Government Representation

Utahns must implement diversified legislators to reflect the true values of their communities.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer | April 2, 2025

  Utah is shifting towards a more diverse population. The most interesting shift is the decrease in LDS members across the state. As of 2023, Utah’s population is only 42% LDS, which is...

Detonated fireworks charges on the field during the opening ceremony of the U vs. BYU game in the Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Opinion: College Football Drowns Under Groupthink

Players must prioritize their own health to advocate for safer practices on the field.
By Peakalika Ichimura, Opinion Writer | March 13, 2025

  This article originally appeared in the Health and Medicine print issue, in stands January 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date.   At least nine National...