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The MEB Parking Lot on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archive)

Guest Opinion: It’s deeper than parking

Benji Park, a student leader in Mecha, argues that the University of Utah's recent parking decisions causes far more harm than just parking issues.
By Benji Park | November 20, 2025

  The University of Utah’s announcement of a new course scheduling policy, framed as a solution to the infamous parking problem on campus, has seen a curious progression since it came out in...

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Guest Opinion: Turning Grief into Prevention

Founded through one student's loss of a dear friend, the SafeSteps organization works to prevent overdoses on college campuses.
By Cole Brunner | April 3, 2025

  Amid college life’s hustle, nothing prepares you for the sudden loss of a close friend. I experienced this heartbreak firsthand when a dear classmate’s life was cut tragically short by an...

University of Utah's Brant Kuithe (80) gets tackled during the game versus the BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Sept. 11, 2021. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle Archives)

Guest Opinion: A Call for a New Era of BYU-Utah Rivalry

Matthew K. Hyde, President of the U's Interfaith Coalition, believes a healthier rivalry between the U and BYU will foster a more inclusive campus and state environment.
By Matthew K. Hyde, Guest Opinion | November 5, 2024

  Early into my freshman year, I sat in the Mighty Utah Student Section ready to watch an anticipated match against our rival and neighboring school, Brigham Young University. The excitement was...