- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Arafat Must Take Punitive Action

December 2, 2001

WASHINGTON?President Bush, expressing horror and anger at suicide bomber attacks Saturday in Israel, issued a very strong admonition to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to fight terrorism with actions?not just words. "Now more than ever, Chairman Arafat and the Palestinian Authority must demonstrate through their actions, and not merely their words, their commitment to fight terror," Bush said.

Friends Set Boy on Fire While Playing

December 2, 2001

DELAND, Fla.?A 16-year-old boy suffered burns to a third of his body after his friends doused his clothes with rubbing alcohol and set him on fire, police said. Nathaniel Bates and two friends, ages 14 and 15, were "play wrestling" Thursday in the woods.

Co-worker Complains about U on Wall

By By Rupert FanciPants, Comical News Editor • December 2, 2001

During the past few weeks, big styrofoam letter 'U's of various colors adorned the Union, celebrating the U. As publicly displayed 'U's disappear gradually to make room for holiday decorations, one has appeared in a private workspace, and has one employee upset.

Uncle Tali’s New Line of Products and Other Predictions

By By Panda McCann, Comical Opinion Columnist • December 2, 2001

I, Panda McCann, profound prognosticator and seer of the future, will now astound you with more of my predictions about events on the horizon. First, let's look at economic news. Last week, the Taliban, those loveable terror mongers, announced a new line of products to be sold on American markets beginning in January.

Quote of the Day

By , , and • December 2, 2001

"It's scary. We don't know what funding we will be getting from the Legislature next year. We could be facing nothing."

Everest Expedition Ends in Tragedy!

December 2, 2001

Another Everest season ended on a tragic note when two members of the Old Spice Coors Lite Everest Expedition died yesterday (See Footnote 1). The deceased are Samantha Summerhays of Hershey, Penn., and Jonathan Smack of Milwaukee, Wis. Group members were shocked by the horrifying deaths.

Utes Get ‘Free and Clear’

By By Slobbo Gumbi, Comical Sports Diety • December 2, 2001

Following Utah's bizarre and disappointing 38-37 loss to the Air Force Academy Saturday afternoon, quarterback Lance Rice and offensive coordinator Craig Ver Steeg have immediately agreed to enroll in Sprint PCS's "Free and Clear Plan," in order to eliminate the static which led to one confused quarterback and a bonehead play.

Letter to the Editor: Problem Growing Right Under Our Noses

By By Kristopher Willett , Sophomore, Business, By Kristopher Willett , Sophomore, Business, and By Kristopher Willett , Sophomore, Business • December 2, 2001

Editor: There is a problem here at the U affecting us all, and it is growing right under our noses. Grass cultivation has gotten out of hand. This is not the kind of grass that is usually associated with wild college parties or hippies cruising in their Volkswagen buses, but the grass that decorates the U's landscaping and devours vast amounts of precious water.

The Chronicle’s View: Taking the Steps to Protect Campus

December 2, 2001

Security is one of humanity's most basic needs. U administrators understood this and implemented measures such as additional lighting, emergency contact posts, campus police and restricted access to residential halls. They also prohibited bringing concealed weapons to campus.

With Victory Over Aggies, Utah Is in its First Sweet 16

December 2, 2001

Since the beginning of the season, Utah volleyball coach Beth Launiere knew that just reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament was no longer a sufficient goal for the team to accomplish, having reached and been knocked out of that round three years in a row.