Opinion Headlines

Daily Evergreen editor accepts football challenge, berates Vandals and Moscow

They make Utah look like the kids who took your lunch money in high school. And we're gonna beat the Vandals like a redheaded stepchild, because one of them will be one after Saturday. continue

Too much freedom of speech can be negative

Sunlight is essential for life, yet too much sun causes skin cancer. Food is something we need to survive, yet too much food causes bad health. The same idea goes for the nourishment of a healthy country ­ too much freedom of speech allows room for prejudice to feed the minds and hearts of others with hate. continue

Dr. Laura wrong in views, but right in freedom

Radio, and recently TV, talk show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger has an opinion on every issue imaginable. The opinion earning her the most visibility and boycotts is undoubtedly her view of homosexuality. continue

Wal-Mart conquest: The final frontier

Last Friday, a friend of mine was trying to pick up FBI intelligence on a homemade radio, when he accidentally tapped into a far more dangerous, secret code. As Mack innocently eavesdropped on confidential government files, a sinister voice came over the waves proclaiming, "We've got the Earth, it's time for the Final Frontier. We'll bring them 'Always the low price. Always.'" Mack called me in a panic. continue

Drinking alcohol keeps you in control

OK, people have been complaining about fraternity drinking parties since 1840. And yes, binge drinking is considered a huge problem among college students. By now, I'm sure you've heard about all of the bad things that come from drinking.
It's time to re-evaluate the situation. continue