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Making Improvements in Pursuit of King’s Dream

January 17, 2002

Just as a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, Jan. 21st, because of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I suppose you knew that, but I highly doubt that most of you planned to recall or celebrate the life of him for which the day is observed. Like the rest of you, I knew who the guy was and the movement he lead, but beyond the most highly repeated phrases from his speech, I was personally unfamiliar with his impact.

Quote of the Day

By , , , , , and • January 16, 2002

"Labeling women by their sexual behavior is ridiculous?but I don't see it changing anytime soon."

Blood Drive Shows Return to Normalcy

By , , and • January 16, 2002

The return to normalcy after Sept. 11 has been a welcome change for many?but not for blood banks. ARUP Blood Services misses the large number of blood donors after the terrorist attacks. "The week of Sept. 11 was the first week we were able to supply all of our own blood," said Sarah Evans, ARUP donor collection specialist.

Powell to Make 1st Afghanistan Visit

By , , and • January 16, 2002

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan?Amid strong signs of progress on his mission of peace to Pakistan and India, Secretary of State Colin Powell prepared for a groundbreaking visit to Afghanistan. "The fight is not over," Powell said, alluding to the continuing hunt for al Qaeda terrorist leaders, included Osama bin Laden, and for al Qaeda hide-outs.

Utah State U. student breaches AOL security, causes big uproar

By By U Wire, By U Wire, and By U Wire • January 16, 2002

LOGAN?Matt Conover discovered a flaw in America Online's Instant Messenger service and experienced publicity firsthand. Upon discovering the "hole" in AOL's programming, Conover said he tried contacting AOL administration, but when it failed, he sent information regarding the "hole" and a program he had designed to demonstrate this hole, to a security emailing list.

Opinion Cartoon

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Letter to the Editor: Campus Gun Supporters Are Off Target

By By Adam Blake, Senior, Physics, By Adam Blake, Senior, Physics, and By Adam Blake, Senior, Physics • January 16, 2002

Editor: When I first heard about the gun debate, I thought it would be a mute point. Responsible gun owners already know that the campus is no place for guns. Don't get me wrong, there are many places where guns are appropriate, and I completely support the right to bear arms.

Service With a Smile: Cuban Is Ideal NBA Owner

By , , and • January 16, 2002

In the biggest public relations event in Dairy Queen history, billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban stayed true to his promise by serving up ice cream cones and working as a cashier at a Coppell, Texas, Dairy Queen during Wednesday's lunch rush. Cuban donned a requested DQ shirt bearing the name "Tony," explaining he thought it would be funny, while the rest of the DQ regulars wore Mavericks apparel he provided.

Gallup Pays For Navajo Pavilion

By , , and • January 16, 2002

GALLUP, N.M.?Gallup city councilors have agreed to provide $20,000 to sponsor the Navajo Nation's pavilion at next month's Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. The council on Tuesday directed City Manager David Ruiz to find the money for the sponsorship. Ruiz said the funds could come from the council budget that is used for such things as travel.

Hay Bales Removed from Utah State U. Sledding Hill for Safety

By By U Wire • January 16, 2002

LOGAN?Utah State University student Janessa Slatky wasn't sure if her car was going to stop on the icy road when she saw an 8-year old boy fly down Old Main Hill, bump across the frozen gravel and land in a front yard across the street. Last year, the sledder would have hit a rock-hard bale of frozen straw.