- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Weather Ends Golf Early; U Finishes 10th

By and • April 21, 2002

Inclement weather prevented the final round of swinging at the Cougar Classic for the U golf team, so the team's 10th place standing after two rounds was its final result. Utah's score of +22 (598) trailed leaders BYU, Colorado State and Nevada by 29 strokes, as each finished with a ?7 (569).

Track & Field Team Spilt to Two Venues

April 21, 2002

U track and field representatives competed in meets in Logan, Utah, and Azusa, Calif., over the weekend, with mixed results. Five Utes were in competition in Logan at the Mark Faldmo Open, before the competition was canceled halfway through because of unsuitable weather.

Women’s Tennis Routed by Boise

April 21, 2002

Heading into the Mountain West Conference Championships with some momentum was the goal for the U women's tennis team. However, the Utes could not come up with the victory against non-conference Boise State. The No.-49 ranked Boise State Broncos closed out an amazing season with a 6-1 win over the Utes to increase their record to 20-3.

Softball Sweeps Past UNLV, Ends League Season

April 21, 2002

Traci Keller hit her first career home run for the U softball team, and it couldn't have come at a better time. Trailing 5-4 in the second game of a marathon doubleheader against UNLV, Keller got up to bat in the bottom of the 10th inning. Keller's solo shot tied the score and kept Utah in the game.

Baseball Pounded; Plays DH Today

April 21, 2002

The chance to take second place was at hand for the U baseball team heading into the first game of the UNLV series. BYU had been swept by San Diego State and had nine conference losses, and if the Utes were to sweep UNLV, then they would overtake the Cougars for second place.

Johnson Steps Down as Board Of Regents Chairman

April 21, 2002

PRICE?Regents' efforts to persuade Charlie Johnson to serve a third term as chairman of the state Board of Regents failed. Johnson announced he would step down Friday, at the Regents meeting at the College of Eastern Utah. Serving for four years, Johnson is the seasoned veteran of a relatively new board?six of the 16 Regents were appointed just last year.

Regents Want to Cap Enrollment

April 21, 2002

PRICE?To protect the quality of Utah's colleges and universities, higher education officials discussed a financial plan that would cap enrollment at many schools at the state Board of Regents meeting on Friday. Regents plan to discuss the proposal in greater detail in May, but three presidents of state institutions, including U President Bernie Machen, agree enthusiastically to the plan.

College of Fine Arts Prepares Students to Pursue Dreams

April 21, 2002

Corinne Penka has no fear. As a freshman majoring in modern dance, Penka wants to be a performer when she graduates, and is confident she will be able to get a job when she leaves school. "I'm so young still, that kind of fear hasn't set in yet," she said.

Gerontology Center Celebrates 30 Years

April 21, 2002

The Gerontology Center is celebrating 30 years at the U with a party and open house on April 27 in the Union Ballroom. The Gerontology Center is unique among academic units at the U because it is university-wide and perhaps the most multi-disciplinary program at the U, with representatives from art to zoology.

Beyond Peas and Carrots: Chartwells Adds Vegetarian Options

By By Rosemary Winters • April 21, 2002

Triticale, bulghur, quinoa, millet, polenta?these words are part of Chartwells' growing vocabulary and only a sample of the diverse ingredients found in the vegetarian entrees joining its menu. Since the Olympic Break, Chartwells has tripled the number of vegetarian options provided at the U.