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Impact Edges Its Way Into Office

April 5, 2002

Bill Edwards and Randall Lloyd were relieved, grateful and screaming when they found out they won the election. The two leaders of the Impact Party were mobbed by supporters when Josh Walker, elections registrar, read the numbers. The Impact Party received 1,350 votes and Elevation earned 1,294.

Marriage Pressure Weighs on Brigham Young U. Students

By By U Wire • April 5, 2002

Lani Dame The Daily Universe Brigham Young University PROVO?Seventy-five percent of the Brigham Young University student body is single, yet marriage is a common topic of discussion, banter and concern. Because of this concern and other pressures, students may rush into a commitment they are not prepared for and do not fully understand.

Science Fair Attracts Young and Bright

April 5, 2002

At 12 years old, Landon Quintana is an expert. Quintana, a seventh-grader at Kearns-St. Ann, has spent most of his childhood studying the mysteries surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy. "I've been interested in this subject since at least third or fourth grade, and I've been reading books about JFK my whole life," Quintana said.

Laid Off Biology Prof Gets Job Back

By and • April 4, 2002

Last Thursday, a tornado ripped through Fred Montague's life. After Biology Department Chairman David Wolstenholme informed Montague that his position had been terminated a thousand unanswered questions whirled through his mind.

Charities Receive $4M From SLOC

By , , and • April 4, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?The Salt Lake Organizing Committee is donating $4 million worth of appliances, fixtures, furniture and other items to Utah charities. SLOC officials launched the giveaway Wednesday at a Salt Lake senior housing complex where they delivered beds and kitchen appliances to low income residents.

School Curriculum Likely to Change

By , , and • April 4, 2002

PROVO?The state Board of Education is considering revisions in the core curriculum that would require high school students spend more time in social studies courses. Carolee Coleman, state social studies specialist, said the revisions also would make the curriculum more specific.

Van Crash Kills 5 From Day Care

April 4, 2002

MEMPHIS, Tenn.?A driver lost control of a day-care van on an interstate and crashed Thursday, killing the driver and four children and critically injuring two other youngsters. The van, which belonged to Tippy Toes Learning Academy, crashed about four miles from the day care center.

Fuel Leak Cancels Spacecraft Launch

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Bush Sends Powell to Aid Middle East

April 4, 2002

WASHINGTON?In a new push for peace, President Bush demanded that Israel pull back its troops from Palestinian cities it occupied in recent days and called on Arab nations to do more to crack down on terrorists Thursday. He ordered Secretary of State Colin Powell to the region to carry the message.

Afghanistan Fights Opium Production

April 4, 2002

ANKARA, Turkey?Afghanistan's Interim Prime Minister Hamid Karzai welcomed Turkey's plans to take over command of the international peacekeeping force and said Thursday the two countries would also cooperate in the fight against the production of opium. Karzai arrived in Turkey as his government pledged to end the cultivation of poppies, a major source of income in Afghanistan and a huge problem for Turkey?where most of the opium is smuggled through.