The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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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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Moran: Young Adults vs. COVID-19

By Serena Moran April 3, 2020

  Unfortunately, the rapid spread of COVID-19 has not been enough for some young people to take the pleas to stay home very seriously. Airplane services and other traveling hospitalities have become...

Students at the U and across the nation are struggling. It is important to take care of ourselves, remain calm, have compassion for others and do our part in slowing the spread of the virus. | Chronicle archives.

Moran: Even Under Stress, Students Should Slow the Impact of COVID-19

By Serena Moran March 28, 2020

  The last few weeks have left the world on edge. The coronavirus that was first identified in Wuhan, China has now swept over the globe. People are panicked and scared. As if we needed anything...

Legislation decriminalizing polygamy will help people who have too long been isolated on the edge of society.(Courtesy Flickr)

Moran: Decriminalizing Polygamy Will Build Bridges And Help Those In Need

By Serena Moran March 7, 2020

  Utah is known for its many beautiful things. The mountains of the Wasatch Front often look so perfect that the view seems unrealistic. We have the “greatest snow on earth” and attract tourists...

H.B. 104 seeks to unnecessarily enshrine common human decency into law and may cause more issues than it could solve. (Chronicle archives)

Moran: Utah Should Not Force People to Call 911

By Serena Moran February 20, 2020

  Utah State Representative Brian King has proposed H.B. 104, 911 Responsibilities in an Emergency, which seeks to make it a Class B misdemeanor if someone fails to contact emergency services in...

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Moran: Utah Schools Can Play A Role In Suicide Prevention

By Serena Moran February 7, 2020

  In 2018, Utah was ranked fifth in the nation for the top suicide rates among children ages 10-17. Suicide is a difficult topic to discuss. Few people want to admit that it happens, especially...

Bailey, a five-year-old pet therapy dog from the Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association. (Photo by  Stacey Geiger | Courtesy Wright-Patterson Air Force Base)

Moran: Lying About Emotional Support Animals Makes It Harder For Those Who Actually Need Them

By Serena Moran January 23, 2020

  Animals have been used to service humans for centuries, but the use of dogs for therapy has only been developed within the past couple of decades. To obtain a service dog, a person needed to...