- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Marines Strike Column in Afghanistan Desert

November 26, 2001

SOUTHERN AFGHANISTAN?U.S. Marine helicopter gunships attacked an armored column Monday "in the vicinity of" the new base the Americans created in the Afghan desert to press their war on terrorism, a Marine spokesman said. The Cobra gunships destroyed some of the 15 vehicles in the column after it was spotted by "fast-moving aircraft," Capt.

Peace Efforts Start, Violence Continues

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Birth Control and Sex Education: Pro-Choice Points of View

November 26, 2001

With the "Condom Games" at the University of Utah's Heritage Center just wrapping up and World AIDS Day coming on Dec. 1, sex education has come to the forefront. While safe sex and abstinence are often discussed in the media or in classrooms, methods of birth control remain a touchy issue for many religious, education and government institutions.

Nativities as Far as the Eye can See: Christmas Decorations and Baby Jesus

November 26, 2001

As a time-honored tradition, my house was decorated for Christmas on Thanksgiving. Another time-honored tradition is that my participation in decorating the house is nearly exclusive. Of course, the other four members of my family take part in the little things, like putting tinsel on the tree and keeping the coffee freshly brewed for me.

Guerrilla Attacks Put Nepal in Crisis

By and • November 26, 2001

KATMANDU, Nepal?Nepal, plunged into a state of emergency after a rash of deadly guerrilla attacks, sent soldiers in pursuit of the Maoist rebels across the Himalayan kingdom Monday. The rebels, who have been fighting for six years to oust Nepal's monarchy and to install a socialist state, broke off a four-month cease-fire with a series of attacks that have killed 76 soldiers, police officers and government officials since Friday.

Powell to Ask for European Support

November 26, 2001

WASHINGTON?Secretary of State Colin Powell will solicit support from Turkey and Russia for an expanded U.S. campaign against terrorism during an eight-day trip to Europe. With U.S. forces routing the Taliban in Afghanistan and postwar planning under way, the focus on efforts to counter terrorism is shifting to Iraq and other nations accused of sanctioning terror.

WEB EXCLUSIVE:Classes Resume at Noon

November 25, 2001

A tall pine tree near the University of Utah's Union Building succumbed to the incredible amounts of snow that fell all throughout Sunday?and so did early morning classes.

Men’s Hoops Team Blown Out by Utah State

November 25, 2001

For running a motion offense, the Utah men's basketball team sure did a lot of standing around Friday night against Utah State. Between the seeming lethargy and getting out-hustled and out muscled by their scrappy, energetic opponents, the Utes dropped their first game of the year in getting manhandled by the Aggies 78-65.

Doug Kaufusi Gets Suspended for AFA

November 25, 2001

Senior offensive lineman Doug Kaufusi, a candidate for All America status and the Lombardi Award, has been suspended from the Utah football team's Dec. 1 regular season finale at Air Force?his last-ever season game?after coach Ron McBride learned that he has three warrants for his arrest stemming from a Jan.

Letter to the Editor

By By Jonathan Barlow, Junior in Political Science, By Jonathan Barlow, Junior in Political Science, and By Jonathan Barlow, Junior in Political Science • November 25, 2001

Editor: This letter is in response to Matt Canham's Nov. 16 article "Corky Humps the Y." Lest he think that only Brigham Young University fans were disgusted by his article, I also offer my severe disgust over his article. After reading the article, I can honestly say that it was the first time that I was ashamed to say that I attended the University of Utah.