- The Daily Utah Chronicle

THE GREAT DEBATE: LeBron vs. Carmelo

By By Asad Kudiya and Chris Bellamy and By Asad Kudiya and Chris Bellamy • June 25, 2003

It's almost a shame that some people would even consider taking any other player besides LeBron James with the No. 1 pick, but for those who would, I have four simple words for you. You are all idiots. Are you kidding me? The top three picks will most definitely consist of James, Darko Milicic and Carmelo Anthony, but James is the clear-cut number one, and will have the best career out of the three.

The Chrony Mock Draft

By By Chris Bellamy and Asad Kudiya, By Chris Bellamy and Asad Kudiya, and By Chris Bellamy and Asad Kudiya • June 25, 2003

1. CAVS: LeBron James, St. Mary/St. Vincent H.S. No need for second thoughts on this one. Team owner Gordon Gund already has the King's jersey, locker and custom toilet ready to go. And speaking of uniforms, ain't those some snazzy new unis? A vast improvement over those new-age, sci-fi-nightmare-looking outfits of the past decade.

Johnsen’s Pro Draft Stock Sinks After Disappointing Senior Year

June 25, 2003

During an outstanding freshman season, U basketball player Britton Johnsen seemed destined to be selected in the NBA Draft after finishing his career at the U. Yet an unexpected turn has now placed Johnsen in a position where he may not even be drafted. Coming out of Murray High School, Johnsen was a McDonald's All-American and he made an immediate impact for the Utes.

Hillary Clinton for President in 2008

By By Kathleen Gurr • June 25, 2003

Utah House Speaker Marty Stephens wants to run for Governor. Just Monday, after eyeing a run for months, former Vermont Governor Howard Dean formally announced his candidacy for President. Merrill Cook has hinted that he might like to run for mayor of Salt Lake City.

Letter to the Editor: Quit Whining About 2000 Election

By , , and • June 25, 2003

Editor: I'd like to know when Craig Froehlich and other liberals are going to quit complaining about the 2000 election. It's been almost three years now, yet the whining continues. And despite what vintners may tell you, this kind of whine does not improve with age.

The Chronicle’s View: Minority Groups Must Work Together to Succeed

June 25, 2003

The panel that should have focused on issues affecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community Wednesday never got to its point because the audience didn't come to listen, they came to complain. The panel, titled "Defining Minorities: Process of Inclusion," featured members from both LGBT and ethnic communities.

Ute Women to Represent Canada

June 25, 2003

The two driving forces behind the runaway success of last year's U women's basketball team will get the chance to show off their skills at the Pan American Games this August. Sophomore Kim Smith and second-year junior Shona Thorburn were selected this week to represent their home country of Canada as part of the Senior Women's National Team.

LGBT Discussion Puts Gay/Lesbian Status in Question

June 25, 2003

It was a very important topic of discussion, according to Charles Milne, interim adviser of the LGBT center. Milne was talking about the panel which met in the OSH building on June 25 to discuss minorities and the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender community.

Utah Students Learn Science Through U

June 25, 2003

More than 30 minority high school students from across the state turned into scientists over the last week at the U. They built robots, worked in mock crime labs and, most importantly, talked about college. It was all part of two programs called "Hi-Tech" and "Hi-Gear," sponsored by the College of Engineering, Intel Corporation and the Michael Company.

ULC Director Named

June 25, 2003

After a shift in positions due to an abrupt resignation, the student government's executive cabinet has a new face. After two weeks of interviews, the Associated Students of the University of Utah has selected Spencer Ricks as the United Leadership Council Board director.