- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Campus Rec. Plans to Move to Fort Douglas

By and • March 18, 2002

The U's Outdoor Recreation Program will have a new place to call home after the Paralympic Games. Most people find the department's current location, south of the Huntsman Center, by accident, according to campus recreation manager Rob Jones. "We do get a fair amount of accidental traffic [at our current location]," he said.

The Chronicle’s View: Take Unique Chances to Expand Horizons

March 17, 2002

Very few of us will ever share Sheena McFarland's experience of uncovering our ethnic identity as adults (see today's feature section). For the vast majority, our ethnic heritage has always been a part of our lives and is we easily take it for granted. However, McFarland's journey of self discovery in India represents something every U student can experience, even if on a smaller scale.

Becoming A Generation Lost in Late Night

March 17, 2002

Let's face it, late-night television is entertaining. You've got celebrity interviews, funny (albeit extremely stupid) skits and performers shamelessly promoting their bands on national television. However, much like any other vice in the world, moderation is the key.

Baseball Opens MWC Schedule With UNM

March 15, 2002

Now is the time for the U baseball team to show how much it has improved as a team from last year. The conference season begins, and the Utes will take on the New Mexico Lobos in Albuquerque. Utah has already proven it can play against the best, as it competed well against Arizona and Cal Poly, and have now won 11 of their last 15.

All State Schools Get Appx. 10% Tuition Increase

By , , and • March 15, 2002

ST. GEORGE?They thought giving presidents the power to increase tuition would be a good thing, but now the Regents realized they may have created an uncontrollable monster. Last year, when the state Board of Regents separated the tuition increase, making the statewide first-tier increase and the institution based second-tier increase, they thought they were establishing a process to minimize tuition costs at some institutions while allowing other institutions facing required needs to raise prices.

Calif. Legislature Proposes 10% College Cost Increase

By By U Wire • March 15, 2002

LOS ANGELES?The California state Legislature's latest report, in an effort to reform the master plan for higher education, questions California's long-standing low fee policy, suggesting that college costs be raised by 10 percent. Currently the University of California is regarded as one of the best deals in higher education.

Tibetan Shares Personal Exile Experience

March 15, 2002

Despite high-profile activism by politicians and human rights advocates, "the reality of Tibetian life is quite different than the popular image," according to Tenzin N. Tethong. Such high-profile activism has included rock concerts, mainstream Hollywood movies and congressional appeals.

Student Sponsored Lecture Series has Higher Than Expected Attendance

By , , and • March 15, 2002

People are attending an event sponsored by student leaders. The Associated Students of the University of Utah lecture series 9/11: Responding to Global Affairs has a regular attendance of 40 to 100 students, teachers and community members, according to Katie Anderson, the program coordinator for the Presenter's Office.

With Increase, Regents Create Financial Aid

March 15, 2002

ST. GEORGE?As Regents raised tuition Thursday, student leaders smiled. The state Board of Regents tacked an additional 0.5 percent increase onto the previously agreed upon 3 percent first-tier increase, satisfying student leaders from across the state. Student leaders liked the raise in tuition because, for them, the increase translates into a promise made good.

Bryant Becomes U Rehabilition Chief

By By Fred Thaller, Chronicle News Writer • March 15, 2002

Dr. Phillip Bryant has been appointed chief of the division of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the U School of Medicine. Bryant's appointment was approved by the Board of Trustees on Monday, and he will assume the post July 1, replacing Dr. John Speed, the current acting chairman of the department.