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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

House May Pass DNA Privacy Act

October 24, 2001

SALT LAKE CITY?The Utah Legislature may consider a bill that would protect consumers against their DNA data being used against them by insurers. The bill would require informed consent from a patient before...

The Chronicle’s View

By and October 24, 2001

With the Olympics just a few months away, the metaphorical storm clouds are beginning to gather over the University of Utah. And, thanks to the short-sighted planning of U officials, the already drenching...

Post Offices Obtain Gloves, Face Masks

October 24, 2001

WASHINGTON?Millions of face masks and gloves are arriving at post offices as the agency rushes to find ways to protect the public and its employees from the threat of mailed anthrax. "We are continuing...

Kabul Hit Hard, Front Line Attacks Continue

October 24, 2001

BAGRAM, Afghanistan?U.S. jets dive-bombed Taliban positions on the front line north of the Afghan capital Thursday, eluding at least one missile and sending thick columns of black smoke climbing into a...

Biotechnology Still Strong: Despite Economic Blues, Profits Had in Research Park

October 24, 2001
A string of high-profile announcements and a shower of media attention may be part of the reason Myriad Genetics is pushing ahead of the slowing economy. But the company is not alone. The horizon on biotechnology at the University of Utah and elsewhere appears clear. In early October, Myriad's announcement of promising anti-cancer research precipitated an increase in its stock value.

Accused Hijacker Pleads Innocent

October 24, 2001

SALT LAKE CITY?A Wichita, Kan. man accused of threatening to hijack a Greyhound bus fired his attorney and then pleaded innocent to three charges in federal court Thursday. Troy Allen Matzek shuffled into...

Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime

October 24, 2001

SALT LAKE CITY?A man who set fire to a Pakistani family's business two days after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal hate crime. James Herrick, 31, of Salt Lake City,...

House Gives $100 Billion to Boost Economy

October 24, 2001

WASHINGTON?The House narrowly approved a Republican $100 billion economic stimulus plan centered on tax cuts favored by President Bush. The plan was opposed by Democrats as politically partisan and too...

KUER’s New Format Gets More Money

October 24, 2001

Five months ago, John Greene's name was a hiss and a byword to most of Salt Lake City's classical music listeners.In May, Greene, KUER general manager, received heat from the art community when he made...

U Professor Dances, Makes Faces in Ad for KUED 7

October 24, 2001

Dancing around with a book on her head and pulling funny faces, Sociology Associate Professor Theresa Martinez can be seen promoting public television membership on a KUED spot ."I am a long-time supporter...