- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Courts Lift Ban on Child Pornography

April 15, 2002

WASHINGTON?The Supreme Court struck down a congressional ban on virtual child pornography Tuesday, ruling that the First Amendment protects pornography or other sexual images that only appear to depict real children engaged in sex. The 6-3 ruling is a victory for both pornographers and moviemakers, who argued that a broad ban on simulated child sex could make it a crime to depict a sex scene like those in the recent movies "Traffic" or "Lolita.

Elections Office to Ban Nuclear Waste

April 15, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?The state Elections Office has approved papers for an initiative drive to outlaw hotter nuclear waste being transported to Utah and increase taxes on the radioactive waste currently allowed. The Elections Office action clears the way for Utahns for Radioactive Waste Control to begin circulating petitions for the 76,180 voter signatures needed to get the measure on the ballot.

Athletes Accused of Painkiller Abuse

April 15, 2002

PAYSON, Utah?Payson High School officials have suspended nine athletes, including four members of the baseball team, for allegedly abusing painkillers. Three other Utah County high schools have reported problems with students found taking or distributing painkillers such as Percocet, Lortab or Vicodin.

Dutch Government Intends to Resign

April 15, 2002

THE HAGUE, Netherlands?The Dutch government announced its resignation Tuesday, bending to pressure after a report blamed political leaders in part for failing to prevent the Serb massacre of Muslims during the 1995 fall of the Bosnian town of Srebrenica. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Wim Kok, who also headed the government in 1995, when Bosnian Serb forces stormed past Dutch peacekeepers and overran the U.

Pres. Bush Pushes New Amendment

April 15, 2002

WASHINGTON?Victims of violent crime, too often an afterthought in the courts, deserve a constitutional amendment guaranteeing their rights, President Bush said Tuesday. "The protection of victims' rights is one of those rare instances when amending the Constitution is the right thing to do," he said, endorsing a proposal introduced Monday in the Senate.

Weiss Named New Chronicle Editor

April 15, 2002

The Publications Council named Laura B. Weiss the new editor in chief of The Daily Utah Chronicle on Monday. Weiss, who is currently the opinion editor, will take over as editor in chief starting in the Summer Semester and will continue in the position until next spring.

The Chronicle’s View: Rape Awareness Course an Asset to the University

April 15, 2002

Although only two rapes were reported in the year 2000, no one could dispute more occurred that year and every year. A person's capacity to protect himself or herself from attackers is a vital part of peace of mind and community security, but particularly for college-age women.

Edwards Appoints Former Campaign Officer Spilker as His Chief of Staff

April 15, 2002

Heidi Spilker has been appointed chief of staff for next year's ASUU administration. "Chief of staff is an incredible position," the 20 year-old political science and Middle Eastern studies major said. "I couldn't ask for anything more." The chief of staff serves like a third-in-command to the president and vice president.

UUPD Offers Rape Awareness Program

April 15, 2002

Susan Foss feels confident in the event of a sexual attack. Now concluding a self-defense course, Foss is sure attackers wouldn't want to deal with the "fighting, screaming target" she can become. Foss is one of 10 U women enrolled in the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) System on campus.

Club Volleyball Goes to Nationals

April 15, 2002

The basketball players of New York City's famed Rucker Tournament might not be able to make an NBA roster, but they could clean house, more often than not, in some corporate recreational league. Of course, the incumbent rec players would be none too happy about seeing their playground unfairly usurped by people talented enough they really ought to be playing at a higher level.