- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Rebels Outrun Utes 72-64

February 12, 2002

Although the Utah men's basketball team (17-5, 7-2 MWC) started the game on an 11-0 run and held double digit leads throughout the first half, UNLV (13-8, 5-4) rallied for a 72-64 win in Las Vegas on ESPN's Big Monday. The Rebels forced 22 U turnovers and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, and commanded the game after a 21-4 run late in the second half.

Canadians Party in Union Building

By , , and • February 11, 2002

Amidst red and white banners and a giant, inflated maple leaf, the Canadian Olympic Association welcomed their athletes to Salt Lake City. The celebration took place in the Union building, one of many locations that are housing international delegations. Former Olympians and government officials welcomed and encouraged the athletes in both French and English.

Say What? Costas Hit Bottle for Opening Ceremonies

February 11, 2002

As if watching the Opening Ceremonies on television from my humble apartment three blocks away from Rice-Eccles Stadium wasn't frustrating enough, the commentary of NBC broadcaster Bob Costas led me to believe he hit the gin and tonic a little heavy before going on-air Friday night.

Gymnasts Struggle With Floor, Still Top Washington

February 11, 2002

The No. 1 ranked Utah gymnastics team (4-1) suffered three falls on floor, but standard scores in three other events willed them to an easy 195.700 to 193.375 win at Washington (2-3). The score will likely bump Utah, who averaged 196.731 over its first four meets, out of the No.

U Skiers Finish Third in New Mexico

February 11, 2002

While the world's best skiers compete on the University of Utah's home course, transplanted U skiers try to salvage a hectic season during life on the road. After a pair of second place finishes to open the 2002 season, the U skiers turned in their second consecutive bronze finish Feb.

Cullen’s Shooting Leads U to Win Over Aztecs

February 11, 2002

8{6\8vH?n's basketball team used its slow down, grind out, hot three point shooting formula to bounce back from its first conference loss to paste host San Diego State 70-53 Saturday afternoon at Cox Arena. Jeff Johnsen tied a career high with 20 points on 5-9 threes, and Phil Cullen added 18 points (14 in the first half), as Utah improved to 17-4, 7-1 Mountain West Conference.

Poverty Protests End in Arrests

February 9, 2002

A poverty rights protest peaked with arrest of five activists Friday, just prior to the Opening Ceremony. The March for Our Lives, a rally that arrived in Presidents Circle, attracted both local and national groups, all loosely united under the banner of poverty issues.

Utes Brick Versus Cowboys, Lose 54-46

February 5, 2002

The streak is no more. Due to the Utah men's basketball team's 3-of-26 (11.5 percent) second-half shooting, the Wyoming Cowboys (15-5, 6-1 MWC) handed the Utes (16-3, 6-1) a 54-46 defeat Monday night at the Huntsman Center. The loss stopped the nation's longest winning streak at 13 games, and it marked Utah's first home conference loss since losing to Fresno State Jan.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Kappa Sigma May Lose Charter

February 4, 2002

The Kappa Sigma chapter at the U may lose its charter. Dean of Students Stayner Landward contacted Kappa Sigma national Monday, requesting the fraternity lose its charter, which would mean the end of Kappa Sigma at the U. "I take no pleasure in doing this," Landward said.

Track Records High Finishes in Second-to-Last Meet

February 4, 2002

In its second-to-last meet of the indoor track and field regular season, Utah was at the Mountain State Games in Pocatello, Idaho, fine-tuning its act for the MWC Championships coming up later this month. The competition, which ran on Feb. 1 and 2, saw the Utes win three events.