- The Daily Utah Chronicle

U Student Casts the University in Film Epic

By By Chris Kirchgasler, By Chris Kirchgasler, and By Chris Kirchgasler • January 22, 2002

University of Utah film student, Sark Rickles, has a dream: "I want to make the next 'Star Wars,' but without all those Ewoks or fucking Jar Jar. I mean, c'mon George, what were you thinking?" Such are the hopes of today's up-and-coming sci-fi directors, most of whom?despite being deluded into thinking "Babylon 5" was well written, and that the Warshawski brothers have artistic vision?still consider topping Lucas' granddaddy of epics with their own rip-off "saga" the ultimate geek goal.

For Education’s Sake: Writing a Textbook Offers No Resume Credit and Often Little Financial Reward

By , , and • January 22, 2002

While working nights and weekends to write his first textbook, Professor Lynn Jorde sometimes wondered if it was all worth it. Behind schedule, but determined to finish, Jorde stopped spending time with his girlfriend and made a big push to meet the publisher's deadline.

Euro Faces Questionable Future

By By Adam Benson • January 22, 2002

Adopting the world's newest unified currency, the Euro, is a popular trend for many of Europe's leading countries, but it has its problems. Tuesday at the Hinckley Institute of Politics, a panel discussed the future of Europe and the challenge of the Euro.

IUPUI law students, prof help to free convicted man

By By U Wire • January 22, 2002

INDIANAPOLIS?Larry Mayes is a free man for the first time in 21 years. Through the efforts of four Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis law students, a dedicated professor and results from DNA tests, Mayes' convictions were overturned and he was released with all charges dismissed Dec.

Kappa Sigma in Alcohol Trouble

By By Adam Benson • January 22, 2002

In the wake of a weekend fraternity party that resulted in 52 alcohol-related citations, Kappa Sigma is under fire from U officials and the Greek Council. Though no other fraternities or sororities were involved in last Saturday's incident, the effect is a lingering one in the eyes of some of the neighbors who live next to the fraternity houses.

The Chronicle’s View: Black Sheep Shouldn’t Represent the Flock

January 22, 2002

A collective groan came from Greek Row this weekend after fraternity Kappa Sigma received 52 alcohol citations from the Salt Lake City Police Department. Of the citations, 40 were for consumption of alcohol by minors. The other 12 were for serving alcohol to minors.

Snake river Open Was Tougher for Utah Track and Field

January 22, 2002

Over the weekend, the competition became much tougher in the Snake River Open for the U track and field team. More than 10 teams competed at the tournament, and the Utes did well against the competition, with one athlete breaking a school record. Assistant coach Brian Appell was happy about how the Utes performed.

Concealed Guns Poison Soil of Academic Freedom

By By Mark Button, Assistant Professor Political Science • January 22, 2002

I write to express my support for President Bernie Machen's leadership in defense of the U's responsible policy regarding firearms on campus. As a faculty member here at the U, it is a great comfort to know that this university has a president who is willing to confront a hostile political environment in defense of the basic conditions that make higher learning possible for all students.

Jacobson is Player of the Week

January 22, 2002

Sophomore swingman Nick Jacobson was named the Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week after his marksmanship from the 3-point arc landed the Utes two conference wins. The award was the Fargo, N.D., native's first in his second season with the Utes.

Going for the Gold: One Current Ute, Two Formers Will Ski in the Games

January 22, 2002

Two former U skiers and one current member of the U team will don the red, white and blue to represent the United States in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Cross country stalwarts Torin Koos, Kristina Joder and Justin Wadsworth were named to represent the U.