- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Little Drama Left in Watching NBA

April 27, 2002

In the midst of final take home exams, extensive studying, and catching up on readings I never got to, I could not help but sit down to a Sunday afternoon of basketball to accept the depressing realities of the NBA Playoffs. First, the series that promised to be the best of the first round turned out to be a warm-up for repeat champions, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Baseball Takes Two Vs. Aztecs

April 27, 2002

The third game of each series has been the money game for the U baseball team, as Mitch Maio takes the hill and is usually able to shut the opposing team down. This weekend, the Utes headed down to San Diego to take on the conference-leading San Diego State Aztecs in a critical series for the Utes.

Women Netters Fall to Sixth in League

April 27, 2002

This year's U women's tennis team hoped to see a different kind of season than in years past, considering that the team would be at full strength for the first time in ages. After a lackluster regular season, the Utes still hoped to finish much better in the Mountain West Conference Championships.

Resident Tuition Could Be Available for Children of Illegal Immigrants

April 27, 2002

A group of Hispanic students watched as Gov. Mike Leavitt signed a bill that would allow children of undocumented students residency tuition status at state colleges and universities, Friday. More than 25 students from Park City High School filled a room in the Cowles Building for the ceremonial signing.

The Chronicle’s View: Bridging the Gaps Makes All Stronger

April 27, 2002

Starting with the advent of the computer, and progressing even further with the creation of the Internet, lines have blurred. Socio-political lines, industrial lines, cultural lines and now educational lines. The formerly ridged roles of society have melded together, replaced with a new amalgamated version of knowledge, business and communications.

Symposium Explores Links Between Science, Literature

April 27, 2002

Katherine Coles has spent two years preparing for three days. From April 25 to 27, the U held its first symposium of science and literature. With three keynote speakers and a broadcast of the NPR program "Science Friday," the three-day symposium had one goal in mind: to bridge the gap between science and literature at the U and other major universities.

Creating Campus: Randy Turpin Looks Back

By By Somyr McLean • April 27, 2002

Hidden from plain view just west of the Huntsman Center, is a building that houses the past, the present and the future of our campus, and the people who dedicate their careers to the integrity and appearance of our university. Randy Turpin is one of these people.

Only 4% of Business Alumni Donate to U

April 27, 2002

As students, faculty and staff walk through the Christensen Center at the School of Business, they can see donor names on nearly every booth, table and chair. But even with all of the individual donors, only a very small percentage of alumni give back to the school.

Climb, Robots, Climb

April 27, 2002

Billy Maddax (left) and Nate Maughn cheer on their robot as it races to rescue an egg from the top of a platform and returns it safely to the ground without breaking its shell and before the opposing robot successfully rescues an egg. This competition, Saving Private Humpty, was part of the fifth annual Design Day sponsored by the department of mechanical engineering.

What is .NET? The Skinny on Microsoft’s Next Big Thing

April 27, 2002

No doubt you have seen those commercials about Microsoft's new product called .NET. These ads are annoyingly similar to drug ads. They are purposely vague about the product and portray whatever they're selling to look like it's the best thing since aspirin or free music on the Internet.