- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Leaders Want to Cut Budget for Presenter’s Office in Half

April 3, 2002

If certain members of the Student Senate and General Assembly have their way, the Presenter's Office will lose nearly half of its budget to fund the fledgling college student councils. Humanities Sen. Sam Swenson and architecture General Assembly member Aaron Titus submitted a bill Monday that could add a provision to Redbook, the constitution and bylaws of the Associated Students of the University of Utah, guaranteeing the college student councils 18 percent of the ASUU budget.

Probable Cause Votes Could Sway Election

By , , and • April 3, 2002

Although Impact won the presidential primary elections with 276 more votes than second-place contender Elevation, the 785 students who voted for Apathy and Probable Cause can still easily sway the outcome. "The primaries are no indicator of what's going to happen in the finals," said Bill Edwards, Impact presidential candidate, after learning he won the primary vote.

Last Debate Focuses on K-UTE, Presenter’s Office, Personality

April 3, 2002

Candidates answered specific and unique questions about Kappa Sigma, K-UTE and the personality of their administrations during the final debate for student elections Tuesday. Ben Lowe and Mike Nelson, president and vice president of the Associated Students of the University of Utah, moderated the debate, asking the candidates from the Elevation and Impact parties questions about their platforms and the challenges ASUU leaders face.

Gunning for Support

April 3, 2002

For almost 40 years, U home football games have started with a bang. That bang comes courtesy of Ute Thunder, a cannon that sits at the southeast side of Rice-Eccles Stadium during games. The cannon's firing mechanism needs to be fixed, and its wheel's wooden spokes need to be reconditioned, according to Capt.

Softball Happy to See Aggies; Gets Easy Win

April 3, 2002

For the fourth consecutive time, the U softball team defeated in-state rival Utah State, winning 6-2 in Logan, Utah, Tuesday afternoon. Molly McLean led off the game with a base hit, which was followed by another base hit from Masie Ota. Melissa Stahnke then brought them all home with a three-run blast?the seventh time this year she's homered.

Brew Crew Is Bad?Really Bad

April 3, 2002

The butched, primped grass designed with the latest artistry in lawncare. The smell of pine tar and a freshly watered infield. Or, perhaps more accurate, the cries of an inebriated fan who pauses between cracking peanuts and guzzling down a Coors. Excited yet for another season of Major League Baseball? Me neither, but I'm sure Peter Gammons is wetting himself.

Twins Give Commish the Finger

April 3, 2002

It is the short straw, the middle child, the ugly sister, the wrong end of the wishbone, the red-headed step-daughter, or any other euphemism meant to express that which is inadequate and/or looked upon with disfavor? Whatever you call it, the American League Central division is generally less stellar than Shelly Long's post "Cheers" rsum.

U’s Bowles Is Regional Gymnast of the Year

By , , and • April 3, 2002

Senior Ute gymnast Shannon Bowles was named a co recipient of the 2002 North Central Region Gymnast of the Year Tuesday, sharing the award with Iowa's Alexis Maday. "It's exciting, an honor. It's always nice to be recognized like that," Bowles said. Bowles' climb to the Gymnast of the Year plateau is additionally exceptional considering her gymnastics future was once in jeopardy.

IOC Disapproves of Athens Security

April 3, 2002

ATHENS, Greece?The International Olympic Committee's chief overseer said Wednesday there were holes in the 2004 Games security package for transportation and venues. Denis Oswald, an IOC member from Switzerland and chairman of the coordination commission for Athens, told organizers to have a comprehensive strategy ready by the end of his visit on Friday.

Spain Finds Snake with Two Heads

By , , and • April 3, 2002

MADRID, Spain?Scientists studying a two-headed snake found in Spain have two major questions: Does one head boss the other around? Will the creature ever find a mate? The star attraction of the University of Valencia's zoology lab these days is a 10-inch ladder snake, a nonpoisonous species native to Spain, Portugal and France.