- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Anthrax Scare a ‘False Alarm’

By , , and • November 13, 2001

An anthrax scare hit University of Utah property over the weekend. Eleven employees from Idaho Technology, a biotech company located in Research Park, visited University Hospital for testing and treatment for anthrax exposure, according to Jason Burgess, hospital spokesman.

The Chronicle’s View: Looking for Cash in All the Wrong Places

By and • November 13, 2001

It seems a bit peculiar that a university's administration would hit up its employees and solicit them to donate to?themselves? But that's what's going on right now at the University of Utah. The practice, apparently, is not a new one. Every year, when the U becomes destined to exceed its budget (thanks in large part to a state legislature whose priorities lie anywhere other than adequately funding higher education), the campus administrators send out some glossy pamphlets to professors, faculty members and other assorted staffers asking them to act as de-facto benefactors toward the university.

Reality Check Proves it’s not Easy Pleasing Everyone

November 13, 2001

Miami Herald humor columnist Dave Barry has been running a tongue-in-cheek U.S. presidential campaign for years. As president, Barry promises (among other things) to return from vacation within 100 days of being elected to check the mail. One of his campaign's underlying philosophies is: "ENOUGH with presidents playing golf." Obviously, Barry says nothing serious about becoming president?he gets paid to say humorous things. However, Barry's campaign Web site has one message that university goers everywhere could benefit from hearing.

Residence Halls Hold AIDS Event

November 13, 2001

College-age students have the highest rate of contracting AIDS in the United States. Providing free HIV testing, the Bennion Community Service Center, Student Health Service and the Residence Halls Association hosted the Condom Games at the Heritage Center Tuesday. "It's important for students to get HIV testing," said Megan Nibley, director of the campus AIDS project for the Bennion Center. "Even if the student isn't tested positive, going through the process and visualizing having HIV makes them more careful the next time."

Study Gives ‘F’ for Mass Transit Money

November 13, 2001

SALT LAKE CITY?A Sierra Club study on air pollution and public transportation released Tuesday harshly assessed Utah's efforts to get people out of their cars and into buses and trains. Utah spent $576 per person on highway construction and maintenance in 1998, the highest per capita spending of any state for that year.

Special Forces Praise Opposition Troops

November 13, 2001

WASHINGTON?American special forces slipped into the Afghan capital to offer "advice and counsel" to triumphant opposition forces, and small numbers of U.S. troops are operating against the Taliban in southern Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Tuesday.

Rescuers Seek Out Flood Survivors

November 13, 2001

ALGIERS, Algeria?Rescuers sifted through caked mud Tuesday, seeking survivors of flooding and mudslides that killed nearly 600 people in the Algerian capital. More rain was in the forecast. The official death toll stood at 579. Some Algiers newspapers estimated deaths could climb as high as 1,000 when devastated areas are searched.

Same-Sex Health Plan at Minn U

By By U Wire • November 13, 2001

MINNEAPOLIS?Marjorie Cowmeadow has been waiting for the university to enact same-sex domestic partner health-care benefits. Associate dean of General College and University of Minnesota employee of 33 years, Cowmeadow and Teresa Schneider, partners for 23 years, will receive these benefits starting Jan.

Indian Students Celebrate Light Festival

By By U Wire • November 13, 2001

EUGENE, Ore.?Streams of flickering Christmas lights covered the inside of Agate Hall at the University of Oregon on Saturday night, brightening up the room as if handfuls of glitter were tossed on the walls and ceilings. An archway of silver lights sparkled at the entrance while pink and blue hues shimmered throughout the rest of the room.

Football Is Where It Expected to Be

November 13, 2001

A year ago, the Utah football team was supposed to win the conference, but went 4-7 instead. This year, the Utes were picked to finish but sixth in the MWC, and now they're in a position to knock off a top-10 ranked and undefeated team, win the league title and advance to a postseason bowl berth.