- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Four Utes Selected in MLB Draft

June 11, 2002

The U baseball team suffered a huge loss, but in a way that can give the U a burst of pride. Four players from the 2002 team were selected during the Major League Baseball draft last week. Two juniors and two seniors were selected in the two days of player selection.

Numerous Utes Make the Grade

By By Steve Schaack • June 11, 2002

With the Spring Semester in the books, it is time to hand out academic honors for several athletic teams on campus. Here is a look at the academic accolades for various athletic programs. Gymnastics For the 2001-2002 school year, the U gymnasts finished with a 3.

Braves Game Made My Vacation Complete

By By Eric Walden, By Eric Walden, and By Eric Walden • June 11, 2002

You haven't lived until you've tried to engage someone in conversation and had them reply, "Hoobedy mow! Binkety ho lo bibbezy koo!" The first time I heard some New Orleans native babble at me in Cajun, I was about as confused as a Sacramento Kings player stepping up to the free throw line in a Game 7 when trailing by two.

The Chronicle’s View: Girl’s Kidnapping Hits Close to Home

June 11, 2002

As the search for Elizabeth Smart continues only a few minutes away from the U, students are rapidly?and commendably?getting involved. Often, U students forget they are a part of the larger Salt Lake community, and this is an important time to prove otherwise.

Drought Requires Renewed Conservation Efforts

By By Casey Jacketta • June 11, 2002

The issue of conservation arises every summer in the West and Midwest. Pundits and politicians constantly tell us there is not enough water to spread around. Drought ensues, fires sprout up, and we are all left high and dry? literally. Despite the fact that year after year we face an ever-worsening drought, we continue to abuse our scarce resources by watering our flowers and lawns non-stop.

Budget Cuts Hit Library’s Print Version Periodical Collections

By By Chi-Chi Zhang • June 11, 2002

As part of its share of the U's budget cut, the U Marriott Library will have to trim $300,000 by July 1 in order to meet budget requirements. With the budget decrease, the Marriott Library will have to let go of eight unfilled full-time job positions, along with decreasing its collection of periodical subscriptions.

What is Your Opinion of the Tree Removal for the New TRAX extension?

June 11, 2002

I think it's fine. The TRAX line was definitely needed. They're planting new trees to take the place of the old ones, and the new trees will eventually grow back. It's a loss in the short run, but a gain in the long run. Tiffin Brough, Senior, Conflict and Human Diversity If they want to put in a train line that keeps people from driving, that's great.

Services Building To Be Re-Named After Former VP

By , , and • June 11, 2002

It took a $26 million donation from the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation to rename the U law school the S.J. Quinney College of Law, and a $10 million donation from the Eccles Foundation to rename the football stadium Rice-Eccles Stadium. But for Randy Turpin, it took 41 years of his life to get his name on a U building.

Law Professor To Teach Short Course in Cuba

June 11, 2002

For the first time ever, a member of the U law school faculty will travel to Cuba to teach and conduct research. Erik Luna, an associate professor specializing in criminal justice, will teach a three-week course at the University of Havana?the country's oldest and most prestigious institution.

Regents Allow Diversity to Be Factored In

June 11, 2002

During a meeting in May, the state Board of Regents agreed on a policy update aimed at increasing diversity at the state's colleges and universities. The policy, originally set in 1977, stated the Utah System of Higher Education prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, pregnancy or military service while promoting equal opportunity and diversity.