
OPINION | The high, low performances that defined the 2026 Grammy Awards
The biggest Grammy Awards aren’t handed out on stage — they’re earned in performances that are forever cemented in our minds long after the show ends. Similar to other award shows…

OPINION | I’ve got the Gen Z stare, I’m not changing it
I’ve got the Gen Z stare — and I don’t plan to change that anytime soon. Like many discussions surrounding Gen Z’s behaviors and attitudes, this debate started on TikTok, where it quickly became…

OPINION | Previewing the Super Bowl: Matchup concerns, halftime hype, commercial expectations
After an amazing NFL regular season, wildcard weekend and divisional round, I was severely disappointed by the result of the championship games. The NFC championship game wasn’t too bad, as the Seattle Seahawks feel like a…

OPINION | Utah is not a trend — online hate is not a joke
Words typed behind a screen don’t feel real to the person writing them — but they are painfully real to the person reading them. Cyberbullying isn’t harmless, and pretending it…

OPINION | NCAA’s transfer, NIL rules are eroding the foundation of college sports
In order to protect the integrity of college sports, the current NCAA rules must be adjusted to benefit both athletes and universities. Right now, current NCAA transfer rules allow athletes…

OPINION | ICE is performing a critical mission, but the agency needs reform
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement is more controversial than ever, but the agency is critical for enforcing federal immigration law, ensuring our nation’s borders are respected. Over the last few weeks,…

OPINION | Why my love for One Direction didn’t end in 2016
One Direction stole my heart in 2010. As a “Directioner,” I became a die-hard fan. But one thing still remains: How are we only “Half a Heart” without them? One Direction…

OPINION | 2016 wasn’t perfect, so why do we miss it so much?
I still remember 2016 vividly. From listening to “24K Magic” on the bus to discovering who the Kardashians are, the year played a pivotal role in introducing 11-year-old me to pop culture. …
OPINION | Why driving in St. George has become a serious safety crisis
St. George is by far the worst place I’ve ever had the misfortune of driving in. Every time I buckle up, I wonder if today is the day I get…
OPINION | You can’t opt out of politics — it’s already shaping your life
Everything is political, and ignoring it won’t protect you — it only guarantees other people will decide your future. If you think politics don’t affect you, then you couldn’t be…

OPINION | Final ‘Stranger Things’ season falls short of the legacy Duffer Brothers built
Watching Demogorgons, children riding bikes and listening to 1980s music on my screen has been a constant for the past decade. The long awaited “Stranger Things” finale left me on the edge of…

OPINION | Utah’s expanding book ban silences student voices, awareness
The state of Utah is continuously growing its list of prohibited books in public schools; this ban is harmful and counterproductive because it takes away much-needed awareness. The three most…