- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Issues of Money: Pimps, Cupcakes and Mac’s Boobs

November 13, 2001

I'm not destitute by any means, and I certainly don't mean to trivialize the plight of those who find themselves in enough economic hardship that they're forced to flip a borrowed quarter just to decide which bill to pay this month, but? As a college student (that should say enough, but I'll continue anyway) who works long hours for less money than the tip Bill Gates gives the cabana boy for bringing him a margarita, I know a little about poor.

Volleyball Exceeded Its Own Expectations

November 13, 2001

Coming into the season, University of Utah volleyball coach Beth Launiere was not expecting the type of success the team has had thus far, finishing its pre-MWC Tournament schedule at 19-5 overall, and placing second in the conference at 11-3. "If you told me that we would only have five losses at the end of the season, I would be very surprised, and very happy," Launiere said.

Soccer Season Is Officially Over as Utes Miss NCAAs

November 13, 2001

The Utah soccer team met together Monday afternoon to watch the announcement of the teams invited to the NCAA Tournament set to begin this week. They went away disappointed. The NCAA once again overlooked Utah when issuing invitations. Even the expansion of the playing field from 48 teams to 64 teams didn't give the Utes a spot.

Mexico Most Important Country to U.S.

November 13, 2001

The relationship between Mexico and the United States is "infinitely complex," according to Jeffrey Davidow, U.S. ambassador to Mexico. The relationship is so complex, he said, that Mexico is the most important country to the United States. Davidow spoke about the changing relationship between the United States and Mexico in an address at the Hinckley Institute of Politics.

Intercollegiate Delegates Chosen

November 13, 2001

The 16 delegates and three staff members representing the University of Utah in the statewide student legislature have been chosen. The Utah Intercollegiate Assembly is the legislative branch of the Utah Student Association, a lobbying group representing the 120,000 students in the state's higher education system.

Caution Closes HPER Pool

November 13, 2001

As a precaution against possible contamination, the College of Health closed its pool in the HPER complex Monday morning. This came as a result of a swimming class student who reported possibly having been infected with a parasite called cryptosporidium. The parasite causes cramping, abdominal pain and watery diarrhea, said Michele Johnson, assistant director of the University of Utah's Environmental Health and Safety department There is nothing wrong with the U's water, said College of Health Dean John Dunn, but the student may have contaminated it.

U Accelerates Its Emergency Plans

November 13, 2001

When Marty Shaub started her career in Environmental Health and Safety at the University of Utah in 1988, the department was little known and underutilized. Called the Department of Public Safety then, it reported to campus police. With emergency management on everyone's minds now, the department's role has risen in prominence from just overseeing worker safety and environment protection.

Olympics Motivated by Economic Need

November 13, 2001

Kenneth Bullock considers his father-in-law, a former heavy- weight boxer, the epitome of an Olympic athlete. Motivated to compete by pride in his country and personal performance, this man embodied ideals that comprise only part of the story. A Deseret News headline proclaiming "Tax Tips For Games Can Boost Profits" tells a little more, according to Bullock.

Every Campus Has Parking Problems

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Quote of the Day

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"I didn't know they were closing those lots. That sucks hardcore."