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4th Seed Utes Trade Volleys With UNLV in First Round

By , , and • April 23, 2002

Riding a two-match winning streak, the U men's tennis team is in Las Vegas for the 2002 Mountain West Conference Tournament. The tournament will be held from today until Saturday on the UNLV campus. The Utes drew the No. 4 seed and will play UNLV in the first match of the tournament.

U Recycling Problem Takes More Than Bins

By By Cris Brockway, Chronicle Opinion Columnist, By Cris Brockway, Chronicle Opinion Columnist, and By Cris Brockway, Chronicle Opinion Columnist • April 23, 2002

In the afterglow of Earth Day, it's easy to feel optimistic about the state of the planet and the state of campus policy toward the environment. Looking around, it is easy for the aspiring environmentalist to feel good about the state of things, as everybody jumps on the bandwagon of eco-friendly jingles and feel-good sayings like "save our national forests" and "recycle in your community.

The Chronicle’s View: Students Need to Be Active on Committees

By , , and • April 23, 2002

There are 59 committees on the U campus and 30 that students hold positions on. These statistics appear relatively benign, until one realizes the impact that students can make when evaluating campus policies and issues. For instance, students on these committees have been the leaders in instituting the U's reading day and providing evaluations online?two very significant services that serve students on a direct and tangible level.

Opinion Cartoon

By By Daniel Hashimoto, , By Daniel Hashimoto, , By Daniel Hashimoto, and • April 23, 2002

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Religious Minor Faces Obstacles

By , , and • April 23, 2002

In the United States few locations place as much importance on religion as Utah. However, the state's largest university lacks a religious studies program, which baffles U Hebrew Professor Harris Lenowitz. "Why, of all places in the universe, are we not doing religious studies here?" he asked.

A Letter Home: Terry Tempest Williams tells of her education and her passion.

By , , and • April 23, 2002

Editor's Note: As part of Earth Day festivities, U alumna and environmental author Terry Tempest Williams spoke at the Union. The following is an excerpt from a letter she wrote responding to questions from Chronicle Feature Writer Rosemary Winters. The format was initially intended as a Q&A, but, wading through technical difficulties, Williams chose a more personal response.

Quote of the Day

By , , and • April 23, 2002

"Why, of all places in the universe, are we not doing religious studies here?"

Letter to the Editor: Questioning Religious Correctness

By By Brandon Epperson, Senior, Finance, By Brandon Epperson, Senior, Finance, and By Brandon Epperson, Senior, Finance • April 23, 2002

Editor: There has been a lot of fuss about Mr. Niang's classroom conduct, and I think that many who have written letters in his defense have missed the mark. One such response admitted that "[He] asks students if they are LDS. Students voluntarily raise their hands.

ASUU-Chrony B-Ball Game Will Be Laugh

April 23, 2002

Postpone for a moment your concern regarding the NBA playoffs. Not because the first round will drag out for two weeks, or that you've finally come to the realization that the Jazz are going to lose (eventually), Karl Malone is going to leave the team and John Stockton is heading for retirement.

Utes Lose to SUU in Extra Innings, 5-4

April 23, 2002

The U softball team's streak was halted Wednesday afternoon in Cedar City as the U "gave away" a 5-4 decision in extra innings to Southern Utah, U coach Mona Stevens said. The loss snapped Utah's seven-game winning streak as the Utes head into a big battle this weekend with in-state nemesis and Mountain West Conference foe BYU.