- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Olympic Spotlight Reflects on U

By , , and • February 26, 2002

Because the U housed the Olympic athletes and provided the space for the Opening and Closing ceremonies, it's been a magnet for reporters. For U Public Relations Director Coralie Alder, the Olympics provided an unprecedented bonanza of publicity. "It was really fun, it was exactly what we wanted.

Legislative Bills Affecting Higher Education

By , , and • February 26, 2002

House Bill 82: Storage of Concealed Firearms on Facilities With Secure Areas, sponsored by Rep. John Swallow, R-Sandy. Summary: The bill modifies concealed firearm policies requiring agencies with no-gun areas to provide storage units for the firearms. Status: The bill has been sent to the House Judiciary Committee for approval before the House body will consider it.

Weary Softball Team is Struggling Early

By and • February 26, 2002

The U softball team is used to having a tough schedule to start the year. Coach Mona Stevens plans it that way to give her team an edge come conference play. But the Utes were hoping to fare better than a 7-19 record. Struggling to score runs, the Utes were unable to fulfill their goal of coming home with a national ranking by their name.

Americans Remains Sent from Serbia

February 26, 2002

BELGRADE, Yugoslavia?The remains of three American brothers of ethnic Albanian origin who were killed and dumped in a mass grave in Serbia will be sent to the United States, the U.S. Embassy said Tuesday. Ylli, Agron and Mehmet Bytyqi were living in New York City when they decided to leave the United States to fight for Kosovo's independence against Serb forces in 1998-1999.

Despite Tensions, Peace Talks Stand

February 26, 2002

JERUSALEM?Israel and the Palestinians resumed security talks Tuesday despite a new burst of violence, and a Saudi peace initiative gathered fresh momentum after the Palestinians and some Israeli officials welcomed it. The European Union's foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, will hold previously unscheduled talks with the man behind the peace plan?Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah?on Wednesday in Riyadh, Solana told reporters after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

Inside the Village: Working on the Olympic Record

February 26, 2002

I took the job for the money, not even thinking that it could turn into a worthwhile experience. Being editor in chief of the Olympic Record, the newspaper of the Athletes' Village, might sound cool, until you hear that the Salt Lake Organizing Committee has a host of censors lined up to make sure you don't draw outside the lines.

My Night as Snowboard Girl #2 and The Closing Ceremony

February 26, 2002

The Olympic Games didn't turn out as most of us had expected. The drive up Parley's Canyon took half an hour?not four. Not one terrorist showed up at any of the venues. City Weekly praised Utah Mormons for not proselytizing during the Games. Roots' employees and the people who cleaned up after the Budweiser Clydesdales stayed chipper.

Cheney Security Document Found

February 26, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?Secret Service agents shopping for Olympics souvenirs lost a document detailing security plans for Vice President Dick Cheney's appearance at the Closing Ceremony, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. The document described seating arrangements at the stadium for Cheney, his family and other dignitaries.

Poll: Utahns Savor Winter Olympics

February 26, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?A survey taken at the conclusion of the 2002 Winter Games found Wasatch Front residents overwhelmingly felt that the games went well. The poll found 59 percent felt the games came off exceptionally well and 29 percent thought they were better than expected.

Football Moves Boost Offense

February 26, 2002

Just two months removed from a bowl victory over national power USC that pushed its final record to 8-4 overall, the Utah football team is now focusing its efforts on reloading for the future. On National Letter of Intent Day on Feb. 6, the Utes added 24 athletes to their team, seven from the junior college ranks and 17 from high schools concentrated primarily in the West.