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LDSSA Gets First Peek at New Institute

March 18, 2002

Equipped with hardhats and safety goggles, members of the Latter-day Saints Student Association took their first glance Friday at what will become their new home. A small group of students, lead by institute officials and site managers, walked through the behemoth 118,500 sq.

U Diabetes Center Holding Fun Run

By By Fred Thaller • March 18, 2002

The Utah Diabetes Center 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, March 23 will kick off a week long celebration to introduce the community to its new facility for diabetes patient care, education and research. The center, part of U Hospitals and Clinics, will also host an open house, tours and a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 27 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.

Opinion Cartoon

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Former President Clinton Speaks on Terrorism, Middle East Peace

By By U WIRE • March 18, 2002

Veronica Aguilar Tufts Daily Tufts University MEDFORD, Mass.?Combining humor, humility, and insight into an hour-long speech, former President Bill Clinton lectured to a packed Gantcher Center Thursday, on the war against terror and prospects for peace in the Middle East.

Favorite Nurse Honors Available

By By Fred Thaller • March 18, 2002

It's that time of year again. You get the chance to nominate your favorite nurse for special recognition at the Seventh Annual Honors for Nursing Recognition and Reception scheduled for May 1, 2002. This program was established by members of the Faculty and Alumni Association of the U College of Nursing, to honor nurses, nurse educators and those who support the nursing profession throughout the community.

Don’t Believe the Lies! RED’s 99 If It’s a Day

By By Brent Sallay • March 18, 2002

They say speculation is the mother of all deceitiveness. Well, they don't say it really. They don't even actually really mean it. Probably because deceitiveness isn't actually a word. But it should be. And they should say it. Because it would have saved all of us at RED a lot of grief.

Quote of the Day

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"We like to help them out as much as possible."

Avalanche Kills 2 at Brighton Resort

March 18, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?An avalanche fell in the backcountry near a Utah ski resort Saturday afternoon, killing two people. The two buried in the avalanche, ages 18 and 19, were in a party of about a dozen snowboarders, officials said. The victims left a chair lift at Brighton Ski Resort to traverse 10,321-foot Pioneer Ridge.

Train Derailment Causes Toxic Spill

March 18, 2002

ATLANTA?Eight cars of a 79-car train derailed Saturday and leaked about 600 gallons of a hazardous chemical before it was contained, officials said. Fire officials evacuated about 100 people from residential streets near the derailment, train company spokesman Craig Camuso said.

Ceremony Marks Olympic Closure

March 18, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?After nearly a decade of preparation, Utah's 40 days of welcoming the world came to a conclusion with the Closing Ceremony of the 2002 Paralympic Winter Games. Mitt Romney said that thanks to the Paralympics brisk ticket sales, SLOC was able to spend more than planned on the Paralympics and the fireworks finale and the decorations around the venues.