- The Daily Utah Chronicle

U Has History of Parking Problems

By and • November 12, 2001

Times change. In its 120 years of existence, the University of Utah's campus has grown from a few buildings surrounding Presidents Circle, to almost 1500 acres containing more than 300 buildings.But some...

Not a Bad Way to Earn Two Credits

By By C.J. Whittaker • November 12, 2001

As part of the Parks, Recreation and Tourism course entitled "Backpack Lake Powell Area," I ended my school week hiking in Southern Utah. First, we met in a classroom a week before to discuss the trip and choose topics for a report that had to be given during the trip.

Spanish-Speaking Teens Mentor Kids

November 12, 2001

PROVO?Spanish-speaking teen-agers at Timpview High School are being sought out to help mentor younger students. The 35 high school students are assigned to schools within Provo School District to tutor other Spanish-speaking students. Jose Enriquez, the program coordinator, said the mentors fill an important role.

Forces Break Through Taliban Front Lines

November 12, 2001

KABUL, Afghanistan?Opposition forces broke through Taliban front lines Monday and pushed into the hills above the capital, Kabul, rushing south on a string of stunning victories in northern Afghanistan. The ruling Islamic militia circled the mile-high city with tanks to defend against an all out assault.

Israelis Arrest 45 Residents, Kill 1

November 12, 2001

TEL, West Bank?In a 10 hour raid Monday on a Palestinian village, Israeli troops killed an Islamic militant and arrested 45 residents, including 16 on Israel's wanted list. Israel also continued to hold parts of two Palestinian towns in the northern part of the West Bank.

Issues May Start New WTO Talks

November 12, 2001

DOHA, Qatar?With a deadline looming, movement on two issues important to the United States raised hopes Monday that the World Trade Organization would clinch a deal allowing a new round of global trade talks to start. Progress was reported on the text of a document that would assure poor countries that WTO rules protecting patents on pharmaceuticals developed by big drug companies in the West don't prevent them from responding to public health crises like AIDS.

Local Beer Advertisements Done in Bad Taste

By , , and • November 12, 2001

Most University of Utah students have heard of Wasatch Brewery's beer. Some of them have probably had a swig or two. The brewery is famous for its subtle (and sometimes not so-subtle) jabs at Mormon subculture. Its billboards make supposedly humorous comparisons between Utah's dominant faith and the company's "flavorful beverages.

Letter to the Editor: Task Force Will Give Students Voice

By By Ben Lowe, ASUU President, Mike Nelson, ASUU Vice President, By Ben Lowe, ASUU President, Mike Nelson, ASUU Vice President, and By Ben Lowe, ASUU President, Mike Nelson, ASUU Vice President • November 12, 2001

Editor: Parking has been one of the foremost student concerns on campus for more than 20 years. Each year, this concern is brought to the attention of the Associated Students of the University of Utah. Until now, the response has always been the same: "Nothing can be done," or "It is too big of an issue.

Opinion Cartoon

By By Britain Morris, By Britain Morris, and By Britain Morris • November 12, 2001

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Paralympic Tix Available Now

By , , and • November 12, 2001

SALT LAKE CITY?Some 230,000 tickets to 100 medal events in three sports and ceremonies for the 2002 Paralympics went on sale Monday. The Paralympics, scheduled for March 7-16, will bring about 1,000 disabled athletes from 36 countries to compete in Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, biathlon and ice sledge hockey.