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U.S., Russia Agree on Iraq Sanction

March 28, 2002

MOSCOW?Russian and U.S. diplomats said they are reaching a consensus on an oil for-food program for Iraq, clearing the way for quick approval by the U.N. Security Council. "Our hope is that the council will act as soon as possible and it will act unanimously on this new resolution," U.

Shelton’s Injuries May Need Surgery

March 28, 2002

WASHINGTON?Doctors are closely monitoring retired Army Gen. Henry H. Shelton, a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to determine whether he needs spinal cord surgery, a spokeswoman for Walter Reed Army Medical Center said Thursday. Shelton, who initially was partially paralyzed when he fell off a ladder at his suburban Virginia home Saturday, remains in serious condition in the hospital's intensive care unit, Beverly Chidel said.

Political Changes Surface in Cuba

March 28, 2002

WASHINGTON?The top U.S. diplomat in Cuba said Thursday that Cubans eager for political change are rallying behind a grass-roots movement to force a referendum on whether free speech and other rights should be permitted. Career diplomat Vicki Huddleston said the movement is changing the political dynamic in Cuba, which has been under one-party rule for decades.

Gang Brawl Kills Texan Prisoner

March 28, 2002

LIVINGSTON, Texas?One inmate was stabbed to death and another severely beaten Thursday in a brawl involving rival prison gangs. Corrections officers had to use chemical agents to break up the fight, which took place in a runway area outside one of the buildings at the Texas prison system's Polunsky Unit, prison spokesman Larry Fitzgerald said.

Golfers Take 13th at Irvine Tournament

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Baseball Beats S. Colorado

By , , and • March 27, 2002

After only two days after finishing a series with UNLV, the U baseball team was scheduled to play Southern Colorado in a short two-games series. Utah won Game 1 of the series on Tuesday afternoon by a wide margin, 12-4. The win extends the Utes' winning streak to three games, with the record rising to 15-12 overall.

Number of Women in U Top Positions Grows

By , , and • March 27, 2002

In his instillation speech, Bernie Machen listed three main objectives he has for the U: "The constant pursuit of excellence, placing academics first and improving diversity." Under Machen's administration the U has received praise and scrutiny for its efforts to diversify campus.

SWE Encourages Women Engineers

By , , and • March 27, 2002

Women make up about 10 percent of the Computer Science department. Numbers in Bio-Medical and Chemical Engineering are higher, but in Mechanical Engineering, the percentage of women remains in the single digits, said Darby Brown, co-president of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).

To Increase Gender Diversity, U Offers Women’s Scholarships

By , , and • March 27, 2002

Awarding scholarships is a popular tool for attracting and retaining students a university wants for some reason. Such awards are typically based on academics, athletics and financial aid, but diversity is becoming an increasingly important component. Some scholarships are designated exclusively for minorities and/or women.

The Evolution of Title IX

By , , and • March 27, 2002

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is now 30 years old. Three decades have passed since Title 20 of U.S. Code Section 1681(a) was written to say: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.