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Nursing Students Become Volunteers

April 2, 2002

Sixteen first-semester U College of Nursing students have volunteered to head up Caring in Action projects. These projects get the students involved in a collaboration with organizations in the community outside of school, according to Sandy Taylor, spokeswoman for the college.

OB/GYN Dept 5th in Nation in NIH Funding

April 2, 2002

The department of obstetrics and gynecology is ranked fifth in the nation in research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). "We are delighted by and proud of our current standing," said Eli Adashi, professor and chair of the department. These grants total between $4 million and $5 million annually.

Candidates Discuss Accountability; Voting Begins

April 2, 2002

Although the candidates initially outnumbered audience members two to one, the students running for office focused on accountability to the students and student involvement during a debate Monday. Primary voting begins today and will end at 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Biology Prof Loses Job in Budget Pinch

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For months, lawmakers and U administrators discussed the possible impact of cuts to higher education's state funding, but Thursday, the budget crisis hit home for Fred Montague. Montague, a U educator, said telling his wife he had been laid off was the hardest thing he has ever done.

Police Catch 4 in Car Smoking Marijuana

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Marijuana possession?Four men were cited for possession of marijuana. An officer on patrol late at night noticed a car parked with the windows down and lots of smoke pouring out. The officer investigated, smelled the marijuana and asked the passengers about it.

Citizen Service Act Cuts Work-study Benefits

By By U Wire • April 2, 2002

Erin Willis The Arbiter Boise State University BOISE, Idaho?In January, President Bush announced plans to draft legislation changing how colleges and universities award federal work-study dollars. Bush's proposed Citizen Service Act of 2002 would mandate 50 percent of federal work-study funds be spent on employing students in community-service jobs.

We Can Overcome ASUU Election Silliness

April 2, 2002

It's that special time of year again, the time the British affectionately call the "silly season," when normal life ceases and everything is abuzz with election fever. In case you haven't noticed, the campus has recently gone topsy-turvy with the grand spectacle of ASUU campaigning.

Opinion Cartoon

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Letter to the Editor: Unreasonable Gun Phobias

By By Charles L. Perschon, Senior, Psychology, By Charles L. Perschon, Senior, Psychology, and By Charles L. Perschon, Senior, Psychology • April 2, 2002

Editor: Students attend the U for an education, but most don't even bother to educate themselves about guns, gun control, concealed weapon permits, or the gun debate before foaming at the mouth in anti-Second Amendment rhetoric. So it's time for an education.

Softball Completes Road Trip

April 2, 2002

In beginning conference play on the road, the U softball team was expecting to get where it thought it ought to be. The Utes came home .500. Battling San Diego State and UNLV last weekend, the Utes won one game and lost one game from each doubleheader. Against SDSU, the Aztecs came out roaring in the first game, downing the Utes 9-1 after six innings.