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The Daily Utah Chronicle

Students and fans pack the Huntsman Center to cheer on the Runnin' Utes. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Men’s basketball: USC coach’s former glory no guarantee of Trojan victory

January 15, 2014

Last March, former Florida Gulf Coast University head coach Andy Enfield helped instigate madness when he guided the 15th-seeded Eagles to a Sweet Sixteen appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Shortly after...

Cats have more wisdom than fortune cookies

January 15, 2014

What can I say about cats? I love them. No, I’m obsessed with them, especially if   their nametags read Dear Prudence (Poo Poo) and Sexy Sadie (Sadie). Poo Poo and Sadie are my kitties. They have spunk...

Textbooks fill the shelf of the Campus Bookstore waiting for students to spend upwards of a $700 a semester. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Committee to cut down textbook prices

January 15, 2014

An Academic Senate committee is looking for ways to save students $500 a year on textbooks. Meredith Metzger, a professor of mechanical engineering, is the head of the committee, which was formed by Allyson...

On the snowy trail: My first time

On the snowy trail: My first time

January 15, 2014

Snow pounds the mountainside as our car climbs up the twisting road into Big Cottonwood Canyon. Braving the treacherous drive alongside us are our fellow snow aficionados, whose cars were packed with skis,...

Mary Beth Lofgren loses her balance on the beam during a meet at the Huntsman Center. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Gymnastics: Utes still aiming for beam improvement

January 14, 2014

Most often in team sports, the word “balance” is used to describe a squad that has a good mixture of athletes. In gymnastics, having balance is taken more literally, particularly on beam. A season...

Students check their eyes yesterday afternoon at the ASUU Health Program Fair in the Union Ballroom. Photo by Dane Goodwin.

ASUU health program #Healthy4Dayz kicks off

January 14, 2014

ASUU is on a crusade to improve student wellness with a campaign called #Healthy4dayz. The campaign kicked off with a wellness fair in the Union Ballroom on Tuesday. Students who attended got information...

Students work at their desks in the ASSU offices in the union. Photo by Chris Samuels.

Applications closed, primary set to start

January 14, 2014

ASUU election season is beginning to heat up now the application process has been finalized for all positions. The next step for candidates is to prepare their campaign for the primary elections, which...

Sophmore forward Jordan Loveridge jumps high to score against Oregon State. Photo by Chris Ayers.

Men’s basketball: Utes learn from offensive mistakes

January 14, 2014

During Utah’s normal practice time Monday, the Huntsman Center court was silent. Instead of their typical activities, the Utes huddled together in the film room dissecting their most recent loss to Washington...

Students mingle with active members during Chi Omega’s Cookies and Cocoa yesterday evening at the chapter house. Photo by Brent Uberty.

Sororities host spring recruitment activities

January 14, 2014

Five sororities from the U have begun their informal recruitment for Spring Semester. Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Pi Beta Phi and Kappa Kappa Gamma have all started their recruiting events for...

Rory Penman

Academia should stop spoiling athletes

January 14, 2014

When I was in high school, I sat next to a football player in my math class. He would often ask me for help on the problems. He didn’t struggle with the new concepts we were learning in the class. Instead,...