- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Drug Will ‘Search & Destory’ Cancer

April 8, 2002

U researchers have developed a new medication to track down, invade and destroy tumor cells as they spread. The new "bioconjugate" (joining) drug also contains a large molecule known as a copolymer to hold the drug inside cancer cells. It has proved effective in killing human breast, ovarian and colon tumor cells grown in the laboratory, according to a study published in the April issue of the journal, Pharmaceutical Research.

BYU Threatens Leaving Student Lobbying Group

By , , and • April 8, 2002

Student delegates from the 11 colleges and universities in Utah met last weekend to discuss what they wanted to see the Utah Student Association lobby for next year. Delegates from the U proposed three resolutions to the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly, which is the legislative branch of the Utah Student Association, a lobbying group representing all 120,000 students in Utah's higher education system.

Panel Discusses Homosexuality Issues in Utah

April 8, 2002

Marybeth Raynes, although a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a heterosexual, remains adamant in her support for gay rights in the Salt Lake community. Raynes spoke as one of three panelists in the Lesbian/Gay Student Union-sponsored discussion "Community Under Fire.

U.S. Must Avoid Going Overboard on Security

April 8, 2002

Sporting a pair of cowboy boots to go with his suit and tie, Rep. Jim Matheson spoke about Sept. 11, technology and congressional campaigning to more than 100 students yesterday. Utah's 2nd District congressman, Matheson told the standing-room-only crowd at the Hinckley Institute of Politics he champions government-funded research, especially at colleges and universities.

Police Report: Pot-for-Sandwiches Offer Fails

By , , and • April 8, 2002

Marijuana barter system?At a gas station near the U, a man tried to buy a sandwich with marijuana, the attendant reported to a U police officer. The attendant pointed the suspect out and he ran from the area. The officer caught and detained him, finding marijuana in two of his pockets.

U Trustees Say Goodbye to Lowe, Hello to Edwards

April 8, 2002

After three weeks of elections hype, Bill Edwards slept like a baby Friday night. But Monday morning, he rose early to meet with the Board of Trustees. Winning the Associated Students of the University of Utah presidential seat by 56 votes, Edwards will soon sit on the U's highest governing body, representing 27,000 students.

Quote of the Day

By , , and • April 8, 2002

#post_author_author, .post_author_avatar, .post_author_box{ display: none; }

Baseball Looking for Rest Against Mesa State

By , , and • April 7, 2002

Getting back on the field and forgetting about the losses to BYU is exactly what the U baseball team wants to do, and it will get its chance today in a doubleheader against Mesa State. Utah is 20-16 and will have a good chance to pad that record, as it has already taken two out of three games against Mesa State earlier in the year, on the road.

U Gymnasts Get Tough Draw at NCAAs

April 7, 2002

The NCAA's random gymnastics draw for the two sessions at the NCAA Championships were announced Monday, and the Utes will have to perform their best to advance. No. 4 Utah was placed in the afternoon pool with No. 3 Georgia, No. 5 Michigan, No. 6 LSU, No.

Over 7,000 Laid Off by Andersen Firm

April 7, 2002

CHICAGO?Staggered by a rapid loss of business following the Enron scandal, Arthur Andersen LLP announced Monday it is laying off about 7,000 employees, or more than a quarter of its U.S. work force. The layoffs, which Andersen had warned last month were inevitable, come with the firm's damaged reputation, its overseas network disintegrating and dozens of U.