- The Daily Utah Chronicle

ATO Tries To Raise 1 Million Quarters for Cancer Institute

April 14, 2002

Fraternity members are collecting their change and asking for the loose quarters of their classmates to help fight cancer. The first annual Quarter-Mile for Cancer will be held on campus April 15 through 19. This week-long event, sponsored by the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity (ATO) at the U, will raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Kaczynski Victim to Speak at U for Organick Lecture

April 14, 2002

David Gerlenter lost part of his hand eight years ago because he loves computers. Gerlenter, a professor of computer science at Yale University and the victim of an attack by the Unabomber eight years ago, will deliver a public lecture at the U Wednesday and Thursday.

Softball Looks for Focus Against USU

April 14, 2002

The U softball team is 19-31 overall?a winning percentage of only .380. In most sports, that is an extremely poor record. But don't tell that to coach Mona Stevens and the rest of the team. "[If someone thinks that], you haven't seen us lately," said Stevens, noting the team had to fight through a grueling three-week road trip due to the Olympics with only two days off.

The Chronicle’s View: Awareness Is Key In Classroom Discussions

April 14, 2002

Religion is one of the few topics that can get students riled up on this campus. The large rift between many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and many members of other faiths sits just below the surface, ready to appear at any moment.

Parenting Presidency: Pam Nelson Goes Back to School

April 14, 2002

Pam Nelson spends about 20 hours a week studying for her full load of English education classes. She also manages to care for her three children still living at home. "She manages to keep everything in our home going," said her son, Mike Nelson, Associated Students of the University of Utah vice president.

September 11 Hijacker Shown in Video Tape

April 14, 2002

CAIRO, Egypt?In a farewell message broadcast Monday on the Arab TV station Al Jazeera, a man identified as one of the Sept. 11 hijackers said, "It is time we kill the Americans in their heartland." It was the first broadcast of a farewell video attributed to a Sept.

Mideast Talks May Exclude Arafat

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JERUSALEM?Secretary of State Colin Powell on Monday embraced the idea of an international conference aimed at stopping Middle East violence and restarting Israeli Palestinian peace negotiations. "It's a way to get the parties together and talking," Powell said on the ninth day of a peace mission that has made little progress.

Venezuela Accepts Chavez’s Return

By , , and • April 14, 2002

CARACAS, Venezuela?After surviving a botched coup attempt, President Hugo Chavez won a precarious second honeymoon Monday from Venezuela's business elite and upper classes that rose up to overthrow him last week. But opposition leaders expressed reservations about Chavez's willingness to bring about reform, despite fresh assurances from his government.

Monson Speaks in S.L. Tribune Case

By , , and • April 14, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?One of the Mormon church's top three officials was questioned Monday in a lawsuit to decide the ownership of The Salt Lake Tribune. Thomas S. Monson, first counselor in the church's governing body, submitted to a 3 1/2-hour deposition by lawyers for the Tribune's former owners and managers.

Quote of the Day

By , , , , , , , , and • April 13, 2002

"I think of all the things money can contribute, child care is really one of the most important."