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The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

So Far, So Good For Summer Course-I Guess

By By Christopher Gino Dean June 18, 2002
I'm really frustrated with my summer courses. It took me a long time to be able to admit it, but now I can. I really didn't think it was that much of a problem until I realized that my favorite part of the day is walking to class. That's right? from the time I get out of my car, lock my door, close my door, unlock my door, re-open my door because my headlights are on (don't ask me why this is at 10 in the morning), and then re-slam my door, to the time I open the door to the building that my class is in?I love it! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the smell of fresh cut grass fills the air (just like in "The Sound of Music") and the gentle breeze blows through the hairs of my legs, creating that "not-quite- cold, not-quite-hot" sensation.

Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 20

June 18, 2002
JERUSALEM?A Palestinian detonated nail-studded explosives on a Jerusalem bus crowded with high school students and office workers Tuesday, killing himself and 19 passengers in the city's deadliest suicide attack in six years. Fifty-five people were wounded.

U Police Wanted Edmunds Before Girl’s Kidnapping

By By Craig Froehlich June 18, 2002
Before Bret Michael Edmunds was wanted for questioning on the disappearance of Elizabeth Smart he was wanted by the U Police Department. On June 7, police issued a warrant for Edmunds' arrest for failure to respond to an officer's signal to stop. Five days later detectives in the kidnapping case asked for the public's help in finding Edmunds.

Bureau Gets Interim Director

June 18, 2002
The U School of Business' Bureau of Economic and Business Research has appointed a senior economist as interim director after the death of former director Thayne Robson. James Wood, who has worked for the bureau for 29 years, has taken over the directorial duties until a new director is found.

Students Claim Prof Sells Points

June 18, 2002
When Professor Anne Yeagle offered an extra credit assignment to students, she didn't expect the whirlwind that came with it. Yeagle, who is teaching three intensive economics courses this summer, offered her students a maximum of 10 extra credit points for collecting $100 for a charity?an opportunity that allowed students to boost their final grade by a full letter.

Employee Receives Death Threat From Ex-Husband

By By Craig Froehlich June 18, 2002
Death at Medical Towers? A man was found dead in an apartment in the Medical Towers. There were no signs of foul play. The case is under investigation. Employee threatened?A U female employee reported that she had received a phone call from her ex-husband in which he said he was coming to Utah from California to kill her.

U Student Found Dead in Campus Apartment

By By Craig Froehlich June 18, 2002
U student Brett Peterson, 36, was found dead in his campus apartment the afternoon of June 13. The cause of Peterson's death is unknown pending the results of an investigation by the state medical examiner. A detective with the U Police Department reported that no evidence of a crime was found.

Astronauts’ Return Delayed by Storm

June 18, 2002
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.?For the second day in a row Tuesday, stormy weather prevented the returning crewmen of the international space station from being reunited with their families after a separation of six and one-half months. Mission Control told space shuttle Endeavor commander Kenneth Cockrell that drier weather was expected today.

Quote of the Day

By , , and June 11, 2002
"More than 100 U students a day have come to volunteer, but we need more."

Services Building To Be Re-Named After Former VP

By , , and June 11, 2002
It took a $26 million donation from the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation to rename the U law school the S.J. Quinney College of Law, and a $10 million donation from the Eccles Foundation to rename the football stadium Rice-Eccles Stadium. But for Randy Turpin, it took 41 years of his life to get his name on a U building.