- The Daily Utah Chronicle

The Chronicle’s View: Awareness Is Key In Classroom Discussions

April 14, 2002

Religion is one of the few topics that can get students riled up on this campus. The large rift between many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and many members of other faiths sits just below the surface, ready to appear at any moment.

Softball Looks for Focus Against USU

April 14, 2002

The U softball team is 19-31 overall?a winning percentage of only .380. In most sports, that is an extremely poor record. But don't tell that to coach Mona Stevens and the rest of the team. "[If someone thinks that], you haven't seen us lately," said Stevens, noting the team had to fight through a grueling three-week road trip due to the Olympics with only two days off.

Kaczynski Victim to Speak at U for Organick Lecture

April 14, 2002

David Gerlenter lost part of his hand eight years ago because he loves computers. Gerlenter, a professor of computer science at Yale University and the victim of an attack by the Unabomber eight years ago, will deliver a public lecture at the U Wednesday and Thursday.

ATO Tries To Raise 1 Million Quarters for Cancer Institute

April 14, 2002

Fraternity members are collecting their change and asking for the loose quarters of their classmates to help fight cancer. The first annual Quarter-Mile for Cancer will be held on campus April 15 through 19. This week-long event, sponsored by the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity (ATO) at the U, will raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Parenting Presidency: Ruth Lowe Stands Behind the President

April 14, 2002

After 25 years, Ruth Lowe is going back to school, something she has wanted to do for a long time. "I've sort of thought about doing it for years," she said. "I just waited until my children were getting older." One of those children, Ben Lowe, currently serves as president of the Associated Students of the University of Utah.

Niang Incident Reveals Academic Complexities

April 14, 2002

In recent years, a startlingly strong movement has sprouted up on university campuses that questions the fundamental doctrines of Western reason. Hostile to the claim that truth exists objectively and concerned with altering the structures by which knowledge is discovered, a large body of literature has emerged that criticizes the knowledge "produced" by "privileged" voices in universities.

Existing Eligibility Rules Make No Sense

April 14, 2002

A high school senior can declare for the NBA Draft, but a junior can't. A high schooler who declares for the pros can't change his mind and go to college instead, but a collegiate undergrad can. That is, if he hasn't signed with an agent and he officially withdraws from the Draft one week before the event takes place.

Track and Field Gets Five Firsts in Pair of Meets

April 14, 2002

With both men's and women's squads heading to California to compete in separate tournaments, the U track and field team looked to continue its success at the San Diego State Invitational and the Azusa Pacific Meet of Champions this past weekend. It did just that?earning five first-place finishes and a number of others in the top 10.

Defense Wins Football Team’s 1st Scrimmage

By and • April 14, 2002

In spite of a professed increased commitment to jumpstarting the U football team's offensive game, at Saturday's intra-squad scrimmage, the first of the spring, it was, as usual, the defense dominating the action. The Utes ran about 100 situational plays, including goal-line sequences, but the Ute defenders allowed just one touchdown?an 8-yard pass from Brett Elliott to Paris Jackson?during the affair.

ASUU Wants to Create $1M Endowment for Child Care

By , , , , , and • April 13, 2002

Student leaders are currently working to raise at least $1 million to fill the needs of children at the student-owned child-care center. The Associated Students of the University of Utah initially opened the center using money accumulated in a child-care fund, a grant from the Michael's Foundation, and money U President Bernie Machen appropriated to the center.