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Gymnasts Come Home, But Still Need to Improve

March 13, 2002

Something is soothing about the Huntsman Center to U gymnasts. Could it be the 22-year, 168 straight dual meet winning streak in the building, dating back to 1979? Or is the considerable contingent of Huntsman Center fans, averaging 10,627 per meet over the last 10 years? Whatever it is, it resulted in a turnaround for the Red Rocks March 9, and a break out of the current funk of having to count a fall.

Alternate-Dimension Clones Plague Hoops

March 13, 2002

There are those who believe in the existence of alternate dimensions?quasi-universes based in theory on the occurrences and elements of our known existence, but which diverge into variant realities, usually generated via opposite manifestations of choices made in this world.

U Prof. Studies Psychological Effect of Viagra

March 13, 2002

A U psychology professor wants to examine the effects of Viagra on couples outside of the bedroom. With a full grant from Pfizer, the manufacturer of the drug, Strassberg's research is meant to provide doctors and researchers with information on how couples are affected by the drug.

Under New Leadership, ASUU Development Office Sets Goals

March 13, 2002

Although it took a long time to organize, student leaders now have an office intent on raising and saving money. This is the first year a fundraising agency, or development office, has been part of the Associated Students of the University of Utah. In years past, student leaders worked directly with donors for discounted goods for their events.

Appeal of Paralympics Increasing Over Time

March 13, 2002

Larry Gerlach doesn't know much about the Paralympics. "I knew the Olympic scholars, but I was woefully ignorant about the Paralympics," Gerlach said. A sports historian and U history professor, Gerlach is like many others. Gerlach addressed the audience of 85 before Gudrun Doll-Tepper, one of the world's foremost scholars on the Paralympic Games, spoke on the subject in the Gould Auditorium.

U Files Suit In Support of No-Gun Policy

March 13, 2002

U President Bernie Machen will now fight in court to revive the campus gun ban lawmakers killed in the recently completed legislative session. The U filed its "friendly lawsuit" against the attorney general's office Tuesday claiming it has the right to ban students, faculty and staff from bringing concealed weapons to campus.

Entrepreneurship Could Be Next Business Major

March 13, 2002

While many business students plan on working for large corporations, some want something different. A proposed major is intended to help such students along that path. An entrepreneurship major is still in the approval process, but many students are interested.

Media Treated LDS Church Fairly During Olympics

March 13, 2002

Two ingredients mixed together to create a mostly accurate and fair portrayal of the LDS Church during the Olympics?a media expecting to find a quirky and stodgy society and church officials curtailing proselytizing practices downtown. This is the conclusion of a panel discussion held Tuesday on the effect of worldwide media attention during the Games.

A.I. Helping to Fight Cancer

By By U Wire • March 13, 2002

COLLEGE PARK, Md.?In movies like The Terminator and The Matrix, evil forms of artificial intelligence attempted to enslave mankind. Researchers at the University of Maryland's Greenebaum Cancer Center are proving artificial intelligence can do good things, too.

Online Students Do Worse

By By U Wire • March 13, 2002

GAINESVILLE, Fla.?While a recent study shows online courses may not be giving students the education they are paying for, many University of Florida professors and students feel differently. According to a study conducted at Michigan State University, students who took courses with a live instructor received an average of 4 percent more correct test answers.