- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Olympic Flame Trip to Athens Sparks Excitement in Machen

December 7, 2001

Slouching sideways in a large armchair next to the lit fireplace, U President Bernie Machen announced he now has the Olympic spirit, just in time for the holidays. After spending hundreds of hours in preparations for the Games during his four years at the U, Machen received a little payback earlier this week.

Business School Endowments Hit by Slow Economy

December 7, 2001

With the economic downturn, business students may worry about finding jobs?but many of them will be affected well before they enter the workforce. Administrators are scrambling to come up with money for scholarships and programs. "I'm hoping that the level of what we're able to award won't go down a huge amount," said Michelle Hill, School of Business corporate and foundation giving director.

During Finals Week, Free ASUU Child Care

December 7, 2001

The Associated Students of the University of Utah hope to care for 50 children a day during finals week. The ASUU Child Care Center, located in the Emery Building on Presidents Circle, is offering free child care during finals week for parents and children who register in time.

ASUU Hits Half-Way Mark

December 7, 2001

On March 8, 1,635 students elected Ben Lowe and Mike Nelson as the president and vice president of the Associated Students of the University of Utah. They promised to better students lives, improve communication and run a "no bull" government. In the spirit of such a government, let's look at their campaign promises, see what they've accomplished, what they've neglected and what they've expanded on.

Corrections and Clarifications

December 7, 2001

In a Dec. 5 article titled, "Database Helps With Cancer, Aging Research," The Chronicle misquoted Jean Wylie. Her final quote should have read, "When researchers ask Utahns to participate in a study, they don't have to explain why families are important." The Chronicle regrets the error.

Landowner Wants To Sell Artifacts

December 7, 2001

SALT LAKE CITY?A Utah landowner wants to sell off the artifacts in an ancient Anasazi ruin, infuriating some archaeologists who say there's no way to put a price on the relics. For $2,500 per day, souvenir hunters and aspiring archaeologists can spend the day digging at 1,000-year-old Montezuma Village in San Juan County, keeping whatever they find.

Quote of the Day

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"people have to feel wealthy before they give you money."

Taliban ‘Find Collapse’ Now Here, Blair Says

December 7, 2001

KABUL, Afghanistan?The Taliban agreed Thursday to surrender Kandahar, their last bastion and birthplace, if their warriors were not punished and safety was guaranteed to leader Mullah Mohammed Omar who once vowed to fight to the death. America said it would not accept any deal allowing the cleric to go free.

Russia Warns U.S. About ABM Treaty

December 7, 2001

MOSCOW?Russia again warned the United States against withdrawing from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, saying it would upset global stability at a troubled time. "It is especially dangerous in the current difficult international situation," the Foreign Ministry said Thursday after talks between Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Mamedov and U.

Man Opens Fire in Factory, Kills Self

December 7, 2001

GOSHEN, Ind.?A man opened fire Thursday at the simulated-wood factory where he worked, killing a co-worker and wounding several others before committing suicide, authorities said. State Police officials said one person was slain inside Nu Wood Decorative Millwork factory.