- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Powell Hopes for Israeli Withdrawal

April 16, 2002

JERUSALEM?Ending a 10-day Mideast peace mission with little to show, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Wednesday that Israel had promised to withdraw troops from the West Bank within a week. He bluntly admonished Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat that he had to do more to fight terrorism.

Bush Cites New Thaw In Terrorist Activities

April 16, 2002

LEXINGTON, Va.?Amid fresh questions on the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden, President Bush on Wednesday predicted a "spring thaw" that will bring an increase in terrorist activity as bin Laden's network tries to regroup and strike again. Still, he pledged, "We will defeat the threats against our country and the civilized world.

Fibromyalgia a Threat to Some College Students

April 16, 2002

Fibromyalgia affects approximately 2 percent of the U.S. population, or 5 million people. On most college campuses, Fibromyalgia might affect about 1 percent of the population because it is comprised of a younger demographic, according to Allyson Davis, spokeswoman for the Arthritis Foundation, Utah/Idaho chapter.

Food-Stamps Can’t Threaten Aliens

April 16, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?The Utah Department of Workforce Services has told its food-stamp program managers they cannot threaten to report undocumented immigrants to the immigration service when they apply for aid for their U.S.-born children. The department specifically ordered its Magna office to remove a sign making such a threat.

8 Teachers Honored for Committment to Their Students

By , , , , , and • April 15, 2002

Teachers were flattered, overwhelmed and emotional as they accepted this year's Student Choice Awards. The ceremony, held Tuesday in the Rosenblatt House, featured praise from students for teachers they nominated last month with a 500-word essay. This year the Academic Affairs Board of the Associated Students of the University of Utah received 40 nominations from students hoping to honor their teachers.

Police Arrest Suspect in Tunisia Explosion

By , , and • April 15, 2002

BERLIN?German police have arrested a person they suspect of acting as a contact in the explosion of a truck at a synagogue in Tunisia that killed 15 people, including 10 German tourists, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. Two Arab newspapers reported that a group with the same name as one linked to Osama bin Laden's terror network has claimed responsibility for the blast.

Letter to the Editor: Defending Minority Rights at U

By By Zack Simons, Junior, Economics, By Zack Simons, Junior, Economics, and By Zack Simons, Junior, Economics • April 15, 2002

Editor: I am writing in response to the recent incident involving Amadou Niang and his comments regarding racism within The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints. I would first like to state that it is inappropriate to verbally attack anyone for an association with any particular group, nor is it fair to single anyone out for an action undertaken by the group as a whole.

Quote of the Day

By , , , , , , , , and • April 15, 2002

"People should not be unduly sensitive when there is an attempt to discuss issues that are important from an academic point of view."

Police Report: Burglar Gets Into Car by Punching Out Its Door Lock

April 15, 2002

Car punching?A car stereo and several CDs were burglarized from a vehicle parked near Red Butte Canyon. The thief got into the vehicle by "punching" the lock though the door handle. Ski bum gets caught?Campus Recreation reported that a student had failed to return ski equipment she had rented, even after Campus Rec contacted her and she said she would return it.

Students Threatens to Burn Flag for Class Discussion

April 15, 2002

"Today, we are going to burn a flag in class," said Michael Martin at the beginning of David Vergobbi's Freedom of Expression class on Tuesday. In front of a class of 30, Martin stood behind a propane burner, a dozen U.S. flags, a fire extinguisher and a metal garbage can placed on a table.