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Articles by Zahra Saifee
Saifee: Life Is Not a To-Do List – The Daily Utah Chronicle
I make lists and love putting goals on a timeline. I’ve always been that way. My to-do-list mindset doesn’t only apply to school and work. I have a list of the best brunch spots in Salt Lake City, the best bathrooms on campus and my favorite Zoom icebreakers. Lists help my world make sense. Checking things off, even the fun things, makes me feel productive.
Saifee: You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty if You Get COVID-19 – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Sydney Stam (Graphic by Sydney Stam | The Daily Utah Chronicle) By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Editor February 15, 2022 This semester, COVID-19 still threatens the health and safety of our campus community and has altered our learning experiences. However, the narrative surrounding COVID-19 has changed. With the rise of the highly transmissible Omicron variant earlier this year, more people have gotten sick than ever before.
Saifee: The Inland Port Started with the U, and Should End with You – The Daily Utah Chronicle
By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Editor October 29, 2021 The University of Utah sits at the base of the foothills and peers down into the valley. Oftentimes, the U feels like a bubble, disconnected from the rest of Salt Lake City. But the happenings in Salt Lake City affect us, whether we realize it or not. As students, we should regularly voice our concerns because of our connection to this larger community.
Saifee & Shadley: Utah’s National Parks Aren’t Working – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Silvana Peterson Visitors hike the narrows in Zion National Park in October 2020. (Photo by Silvana Peterson | The Daily Utah Chronicle) By Zahra Saifee and Will Shadley July 13, 2021 Utah is home to the “Mighty 5:” Arches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion National Park draw millions of visitors annually. The national park closures because of COVID-19 revealed just how much we’ve influenced these ecosystems and the cost of our presence in these areas.
Saifee: The Stage is Set for Gentrification in Salt Lake City – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Gwen Christopherson A development project underway off of 500 S and 1300 E in Salt Lake City on October 15th 2020. (Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle) By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Editor April 12, 2021 Utah’s population is booming — thanks to economic growth in Salt Lake and Utah counties, and a relatively low unemployment rate despite the pandemic. People from California and other western states are flocking to Utah in pursuit of economic stability.
Poma & Saifee: Don't Wait, Just Vaccinate – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Joshua Seeley, wears his mask out and about to help stop the spread of COVID-19 on Tuesday in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Maya Fraser | The Daily Utah Chronicle) By Zahra Saifee and Sasha Poma April 6, 2021 After a year of COVID-19 health restrictions, Utah is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Vaccine administration is on the rise as hundreds of Utahns receive the vaccine daily.
Saifee: Divest Now for a Better Future – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Curtis Lin Inversion in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday,Nov. 10, 2017. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle) By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer April 5, 2021 Our world as it stands can not function without the use or rather exploitation of fossil fuels. Our cities, cars, material goods, the laptop I’m writing this article on and the screen you’re reading this on are all a part of a complex society dependent on fossil fuels.
Saifee: Angela Davis's Transformative Perspective at the U – The Daily Utah Chronicle
By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer March 15, 2021 This year, Dr. Angela Davis was the keynote speaker at the Conference on Diverse Excellence — an annual event planned and hosted by ASUU’s Diversity Board to initiate conversations around marginalized communities’ upliftment. CODE’s theme was “Transformative Voices.” For an hour and a half, Davis graced our computer screens, speaking about race, class, gender, activism and progress. She eloquently weaved in her life story with lessons of justice.
Saifee: Keep Fighting the Lake Powell Pipeline – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Justin Prather Snow Canyon State Park outside St. George, Utah. (Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle) By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer March 12, 2021 The Utah legislative session’s end brings a collective sigh of relief — 45 days of chaos are now behind us. However, the end is conflicting as we celebrate our successes and reflect upon our failures. One such failure was the legislature’s decision to pass H.B. 297, Colorado Pipeline Amendments, in the last days of the session.
Saifee: More UUPD Accountability and Transparency Is Important, But Not Enough – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Ivana Martinez UnSafe U protesters gather at the Public Safety Building on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City to protest the actions of officers involved in the Lauren McCluskey case on Aug. 6, 2020. (Chronicle Archives) By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer March 10, 2021 Last summer’s racial justice protests shed light on the unjust and corrupt nature of America’s police force.
Saifee: Dr. Angela Davis is the Transformative Voice We Need at the U – The Daily Utah Chronicle
By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer February 23, 2021 Every year in February, ASUU’s Diversity Board hosts the Conference on Diverse Excellence. CODE’s mission is to educate and provide spaces for conversations centered around uplifting marginalized communities. It’s designed to engage students in thought-provoking workshops and give us the tools to be better social justice advocates. In previous years, CODE has brought in Tan France and Jesse Williams as keynote speakers.
Saifee: Saving the Bees in the Beehive State – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Jack Gambassi A bee outside the Mariott Honors Community on campus. Feb. 1, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle) By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer February 20, 2021 In the 1980s, a fifth-grade class lobbied for the honeybee to become Utah’s official state insect, further cementing our identity as the Beehive State. Currently, Utah is home to over 1,000 native bee species — 25% of the bee species in North America.
Saifee: Pump the Brakes on EV Registration Fee Increases – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Traffic in in Little Cottonwood Canyon outside Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling) By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer February 13, 2021 Residents of the Salt Lake valley are no stranger to poor air quality. Inversions are commonplace — clouding the valley with a thick, dark smog that severely affects human health. Each year the Utah State Legislature seeks to tackle air quality policy and bolster bipartisan support behind air quality reform.
Saifee: Utah Needs To Retire Its Native American Mascots – The Daily Utah Chronicle
(Photo by Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle) By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer January 30, 2021 Utah has a long and complicated history with its original inhabitants. Native tribes that once occupied all of Utah’s mountains and valleys were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands by Mormon settlers. Now, eight tribes have cultural ties and sacred land in Utah. But they still face many injustices — one being the derogatory use of Native American mascots in public schools.
Saifee & Weglinski: Spring Semester Can Bring Hope – The Daily Utah Chronicle
The University of Utah campus gets adorned with the first snowfall of the season on Dec. 04, 2019 (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle) By Sonia Weglinski and Zahra Saifee January 19, 2021 As the end of our winter break nears, there seems to be a looming sense of anxiety about the coming spring semester. Simply put, the fall semester was not easy for us. The ongoing pandemic, a tumultuous election and an online learning environment proved extremely difficult for students to navigate.
Saifee: Deb Haaland is the Transformative Leader We Need – The Daily Utah Chronicle
(Courtesy Wikimedia Commons) By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer December 30, 2020 “Climate change is the challenge of our lifetime,” said Rep. Deb Haaland, Biden’s nominee for Secretary of the Interior Department. A welcome change, as the past four years have been dominated by Trump’s anti-climate rhetoric and actions. Haaland has voiced her strong objections to Trump’s actions and has been a fierce advocate for the planet.
Saifee: Our Break is Finally Here! – The Daily Utah Chronicle
The University of Utah campus gets adorned with the first snowfall of the season on Dec. 04, 2019 (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle) By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer December 19, 2020 I let out a sigh of relief after turning in my last final paper — a sigh of disbelief because I didn’t think we would ever reach the end of this semester. We have made it through 15 straight weeks of arguably the most challenging semester yet.
Saifee: The True Costs of Poor Air Quality – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Curtis Lin Inversion in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday,Nov. 10, 2017. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle) By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer December 7, 2020 Salt Lake City is home to the best snow on earth, countless hiking trails and beautiful mountains. But its alluring outdoor landscape and community can never overshadow the notoriously awful air quality. It is consistently ranked as one of the cities with the worst air quality globally.
Saifee: The Environmental Movement’s Progressive Transformation is Long Overdue – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Zions National Park in Springdale. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle) By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer November 22, 2020 Google “Treehuggers” — a word commonly used in reference to members of the environmental movement — and you’ll find image after image of a, most-likely white, man hugging a tree. Unfortunately, that is often how the environmental movement is seen, as a bunch of white men caring deeply about the earth and ultimately knowing what’s best for it.
Saifee: We Need More Women in the Environmental Movement – The Daily Utah Chronicle
By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer November 14, 2020 I am a junior in college studying the effects of climate change on our world. I must admit my major is sad. The reality is that humans have severely altered the earth, which has resulted in the loss of thousands of species. Our carbon emissions and consumption-based greed have forged an unhealthy relationship with the natural world. In the face of catastrophic destruction, it is quite challenging to maintain a positive attitude.
Saifee: The Physical and Mental Burden of COVID-19 and Climate Change – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Freshman, Michael Manhard takes a break from online classes in a common area at the University of Utah on October 10th 2020. (Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle) By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer November 9, 2020 This year has been hard. I feel stressed all the time. College, work, COVID-19 and the worsening impact of climate change have been taxing on my mental and physical health.
Saifee: Cast Aside Individualism for a Better Tomorrow – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Jibon ASM Asib Students at the University of Utah are following the COVID-19 guidelines by wearing masks while working on campus (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle) By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Writer November 2, 2020 We are now beginning the eleventh month of this hellish year. And unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. Utah’s COVID-19 cases are increasing at alarming rates. Just this past week, Utah has seen more than 10,000 new positive cases.
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