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Support Lions’ Quest for Futility, Immortality

By and • December 7, 2001

Root against the Detroit Lions this week. Even if you hail from Michigan, pull for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against those hapless Motor City Kitties. In fact, root against Detroit for the next five weeks. Why the cruelty, you ask? Why do I wish Detroit to suffer more embarrassing defeats? Simple?I want the Lions to go 0-16.

Law Student Finally Files Parking Lawsuit

December 7, 2001

After waiting for about three months, Steve Rinehart files his lawsuit against parking services today. "This is it," Rinehart said. "We'll see what happens. A law student versus the U's legal counsel and the attorney general isn't good odds. It's kind of like David versus Goliath must have been, but worse.

Students Help Fight City Pollution

December 7, 2001

The United States may not have agreed to an international treaty to fight global warming, but Salt Lake City hopes to embrace one?the Kyoto Protocol. The city plans to draw from U students expertise to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance. On Friday, a semester of work culminates at the City County Building for a class of materials science and engineering students.

Chemical and Fuels Gets Improved Space

December 7, 2001

A war has simmered within the walls of the Merrill Engineering Building since they began going up about 40 years ago. Thursday, the chemical and fuels engineering department opened its doors to celebrate a small victory. Space is a constant source of conflict, and the department managed to capture some, thanks to recent remodelling.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.