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Opinion: All Utahns deserve access to free food

Amidst SNAP cuts and Utah's high rate of food insecurity, all Utahns deserve access to free food.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | March 29, 2026

  SB 320 is a bill that protects student and parent access to school-based food pantries. It also adds restrictions on what food can be in school-based pantries to avoid toxic chemicals and dyes. This...

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Opinion: Support the Utah Homeless Campus

Tackling homelessness requires a new approach in Utah.
By James VanLooy, Opinion Writer | March 27, 2026

  In December 2025, Gov. Cox proposed that the state legislature provide an initial, one-time investment of $25 million and an ongoing investment of $20 million to combat homelessness in Utah....

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Opinion: Infants can’t choose, so choose wisely

A new bill has been introduced allowing parents to decline the life-saving vitamin K shot given at birth. This choice could have devastating effects on Utahn infants, and parents need to be informed.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | February 1, 2026

  Utah Sen. Jen Plumb sponsored a bill, SB 170, that allows parents of newborn infants to decline administration of the crucial vitamin K shot. Receiving vitamin K shots after birth prevents infant...

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Opinion: Daylight saving time is outdated

Daylight Saving Time continues to divide Americans as questions arise about its relevance in modern life.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | November 29, 2025

Daylight saving time has been controversial for the past 100 years. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has been advocating for the Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving...

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Opinion: College has become transactional 

Once a place for exploration and growth, college is now seen as a stepping stone to employment.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | November 9, 2025

  College enrollment is down. This is nothing new, but over time and since COVID, the number of students attending college to actually learn is declining, too. College is viewed as a space for...

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Guest Opinion: It’s not social media, it’s your messy dorm

Your space greatly impacts your mental and physical health. Local HVAC owner Nathan Hooper shares his best tips for keeping things cleanly.
By Nathan Hooper | October 5, 2025

  When I first moved out for college, I thought my biggest challenges would be keeping up with classes and trying not to embarrass myself in front of new friends. Little did I know, my living condition...

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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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Opinion: Integrate Mindfulness Into Your Day

College students are newly navigating life as adults and with this comes stress and the weight of life’s responsibility. Natural remedies and metaphysical routines can aid the transition.
By Shannon Akin, Opinion Writer | July 31, 2025

  College-aged students are embarking on a new chapter in their lives, which can be a daunting experience. Life starts moving at a rapid pace with a full agenda and seemingly endless tasks. For...

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Opinion: No, Working Out Is Not Far-Right

Despite how apolitical exercise may seem, there is a conservative tilt to fitness spaces. This is not how it has to be.
By Samantha Reagan, Opinion Writer | June 6, 2025

  Exercise is a difficult thing to politicize. Protein powder, pre-workout and creatine do not come with a party label. Working out is objectively, universally good for you — regardless of your...