- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Sports Get Too Hard When You Get Older

January 15, 2002

It's all because of the yellow and purple jerseys. They were cool. The only team in the NBA that did not wear white unis when playing at home, the Los Angeles Lakers also had the fashion sense to make their road duds purple. As a 5-year-old, I was hooked. Sure, Kareem lofting those skyhooks and Magic running the vaunted fast break before throwing a no-look pass to Worthy for a dunk so high flying I thought he'd never come down were all cool? But mostly, it was the yellow and purple jerseys.

U Men Now Outdoor People

January 15, 2002

The inside threat is gone, so the U men's basketball team has naturally switched scoring locales?with early success. In being forced to cope without injured center Chris Burgess (13.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game before a Dec. 29 injury) heading into its first week of MWC play, the U not only beat UNLV and San Diego State, but set records in 3-point shooting.

The Chronicle’s View: Olympic Rings Create Ephemeral Eye Pleasure

January 15, 2002

In his 2000 State of the State Address, Gov. Michael Leavitt envisioned a world made better by science. As an example of what U faculty and students are capable of, Leavitt described the Utah Electrode Array, a device that "was designed and built by the U's department of bio-engineering.

Shaq Embarrasses Himself in Saturday Night Fight

January 15, 2002

A commentator working a Lakers game last year mentioned how mild-tempered Shaquille O'Neal is. However, he also talked about how Shaq could do some serious damage to someone if he got in a fight. He then mentioned how hard O'Neal is fouled on occasion (i.e.

Second Budget Cut Takes $3.3M

January 15, 2002

After a week of discussion, the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee approved a second round of budget cuts for Utah's colleges and universities. Legislators trimmed more than $8.8 million by cutting 2 percent of each institution's total budget?$3.

Walk of Shame: What it means to be a “Slut”

January 15, 2002

Slut. The word raises as many eyebrows as a sheer blouse and stiletto heels. Spoken in the popular language of sex, rumors and innuendos, the four-letter word has spread beyond locker room gossip into everyday discourse. At its most basic level, the word slut refers to a sexually promiscuous individual?most commonly a woman.

Victoria Meyers Addresses the Graduate School of Architecture

January 15, 2002

When Victoria Meyers was an undergraduate student, she pursued a double major in art history and civil engineering. As dean of the Graduate School of Architecture, Meyers would use her experience in the arts and architecture to enhance the U's program. Meyers addressed students, faculty and local architects Monday afternoon during her visit.

Love and Hate in the World of Redistricting

January 15, 2002

Recognize this scenario? In a state where one political party has controlled the state's House, Senate and governorship since the Reconstruction, the majority party now finds itself losing power, while the opposing political party continues gaining strength.

Letter to the Editor: Living in a Policy-Induced Dreamland

By By Ben Hansen, Junior, Sociology, By Ben Hansen, Junior, Sociology, and By Ben Hansen, Junior, Sociology • January 15, 2002

Editor: I had hoped last year would be the end of the debate on allowing legally carried weapons on campus. Especially after recent terrorist events, everyone should realize we cannot in any way rely on government or others to insure our personal safety. I appreciate President Bernie Machen's concern in trying to create a safe learning environment with upholding the U's policy, but the point is just that?IT'S POLICY.

Letter to the Editor: Olympic Drinking Law Facade

By By Richard Steiner, Associate Chair, Chemistry Dept., By Richard Steiner, Associate Chair, Chemistry Dept., and By Richard Steiner, Associate Chair, Chemistry Dept. • January 15, 2002

Editor: When is a rule not a rule? Apparently when the Olympics come to town. The U suddenly needs to allow alcohol on campus to "be good neighbors..good Olympic hosts" and to make "international guests feel more comfortable." For years the U has told international guests who are students and academic visitors they are not at home and must abide by Utah's alcohol laws.