The Daily Utah Chronicle

Lawmakers propose changes to state tax system

By By Jay Logan Rogers • October 14, 2005

State Sen. Greg Bell, R-Fruit Heights, presented a plan to make the state income tax more progressive at a Hinckley Institute of Politics forum on Wednesday, Oct. 5. A study commissioned in 2004 showed that the existing tax system will not adequately meet future needs of the state, said Jeff Hatch, spokesperson for the Financial Planning Association of Utah.

Wheels of Justice’ rolls onto U campus

October 14, 2005

In February 2003, Kelly Dougherty was in Kuwait preparing to invade Iraq with the 220th Military Police Company. But on Thursday, Dougherty was at the U as part of a tour with "Wheels of Justice," a group that travels across the lower 48-states in a bio-diesel fueled and solar powered bus seeking a nonviolent end to what they see as occupations in the Middle East.

Pi Phis win overall prize at Songfest 2005

October 14, 2005

Cross-dressing, strip dancing and inter-house mockery were all part of Songfest 2005, held in the Union Ballroom on Wednesday. Songfest, where many of the sororities and fraternities put together songs poking fun at different campus groups and each other, is a traditional part of Homecoming week.

Chi Omega repeats as house decorating champions

October 14, 2005

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Peeping Tom

October 14, 2005

The Provo Paper From a recent article that was never published, the make-believe Provo Paper reported, "A 7-year-old boy was at the center of a Provo courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. "The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents, and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with child-custody law and regulations requiring that family unity be maintained to the degree possible.

Some Mormons are too cocky

October 14, 2005

Editor: I would like to start by giving you credit for publishing all those controversial articles in the Opinion page. That is the only reason I bother to pick up a copy on a daily basis. I have a comment in regard to why I think it is that Mormons get bashed all the time.

Liberals may rape dogs, but conservatives worship the devil

October 14, 2005

Editor: In response to Kellen Wilson's letter ("Go home, liberal wackos," Oct. 11), I'd like to say that I am not even going to try to convince him that it is possible to protest against the war and still support our troops. When liberals protest against the war, it is because they want the troops to come home! They don't protest against the troops.

Stevenson should do his research

October 14, 2005

Editor: Tuesday, Oct. 11, marks the 18th anniversary of the first national march on Washington by queer Americans and their straight allies. Now known as National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11 is an important day for LGBT people on the U campus and across the country.

Why doesn’t Garrison ever let Keillor talk?

October 14, 2005

I have a confession to make: I am hopelessly addicted to National Public Radio. I've been feeding my addiction whenever possible: at home, in my car, at school-and yes, even at work I'll sneak in a session of "All Things Considered." When I wake up in the morning, I have to hear Carl Kassel's voice tell me the news of the day or else nothing seems right.

Buying in: Giacoletti building Runnin’ Utes from the ground up

October 14, 2005

Last year was fun. This year, it's time to get down to business. That's the overlying feel going into year two of Ray Giacoletti's coaching tenure at the U, as the Runnin' Utes open practice Friday for their 2005-06 campaign. "Last year, we did what we had to do to be successful," Giacoletti said.