- The Daily Utah Chronicle

U Prof Gets $1.1M NIH Grant to Study Urinary Problem

By By Fred Thaller • March 20, 2002

Dr. Peggy Norton, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the U, is the principal investigator on a five year study of two surgical treatments for urinary incontinence, a seldom discussed health problem of women. Urinary incontinence is a major problem among women.

The Chronicle’s View: Current K-UTE Funding Needs to Change

March 20, 2002

Though it's a prickly issue for those involved, K-UTE's funding is under the Associated Students of the University of Utah microscope. The problem? ASUU awarded K-UTE $20,200 this year. Though it is chunk of change compared to other ASUU-funded endeavors?the Presenter's Office receives $400,000?ASUU's concerns about K-UTE funding are legitimate.

Nobody Wins in First ASUU Election Debate

March 20, 2002

Let the race begin. The Associated Students of the University of Utah have begun that ever-traditional springtime event?the presidential and vice presidential (and Senate and Assembly) election. The season began March 20 outside Kingsbury Hall, where candidates paraded their nascent campaigns and began honing their public speaking skills.

Letter to the Editor: Keep K-UTE Alive

By By Chad Anselmo, MBA, Entrepreneurship, By Chad Anselmo, MBA, Entrepreneurship, and By Chad Anselmo, MBA, Entrepreneurship • March 20, 2002

Editor: I am a graduate student here at the U. I also have obtained my two undergraduate degrees at this fine institution. I am presently appalled at the lack of creativity due to the budget crunch. I am no stranger to finance issues, I have run two multi-million dollar companies in my short life.

Opinion Cartoon

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Debate Kicks Off ASUU Campaign 2002

March 20, 2002

Campus community, student services and parking were the main topics of discussion at the first student candidate debate. The eight students running for president and vice president of the Associated Students of the University of Utah met at noon Wednesday to introduce their platforms to the campus and one another.

Inside India: Reeling From Culture Shock

By , , and • March 20, 2002

Editor's Note: Inside India is a series chronicling Sheena McFarland's visit to India, the country of her birth. Columns will appear as they are received. I love to laugh. I do it all of the time. I find humor in nearly everything. I haven't laughed all day.

Dee Named Museum of Fine Arts Director

March 20, 2002

After an 18-month-long national hunt, the search committee chose David Dee to lead the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Dee became the interim director of the museum in July as the search, which reviewed a total of 42 applicants, continued. "I'm delighted with the selection, he was chosen from an intensive two year search," said Phyllis Haskell, dean of the College of Fine Arts.

A Bloodless Ordeal: Laparoscopy Is Making Surgery Less Traumatic

March 20, 2002

Jan. 24, 2002?In a University Hospital operating room, Dr. Robert Glasgow watches approvingly as the resident surgeon across the table performs the difficult procedure. "Oh, doctor!" he said with satisfaction. "Great dissection. The best I've ever seen. You're the man!" Except for a minor instrument malfunction, the surgery continues without any glitches.

Quote of the Day

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"This has been the one of the hardest days of my life."