- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Letter to the Editor: Carry on With Concealed Weapons

By By Jason L. Clark , Sophomore, German and Political Science, By Jason L. Clark , Sophomore, German and Political Science, and By Jason L. Clark , Sophomore, German and Political Science • December 4, 2001

Editor: The U's policies toward law abiding students who possess concealed firearm permits is illegal. That is a fact. I have the Utah State Attorney General informal opinion on that subject. From a legal standpoint, the U is putting itself in a very difficult position.

THe Chronicle’s View: Chance for Students to Save Money

December 4, 2001

How do you spell relief? According the Associated Students of the University of Utah, the answer?found on 1,300 strategically placed posters and 10,000 flyers around campus?is "b-o-o-k-e x-c-h-a-n-g-e." The concept of the book exchange has been around for quite some time, and the idea that one can thrive online for U students holds enormous promise.

Post Office Suffers Volume, $$ Losses

December 4, 2001

WASHINGTON?Battered by the terrorist attacks and a declining economy, the Postal Service saw its first drop in volume in a decade and finished the fiscal year with a $1.68 billion loss. Managers are scrambling to cut expenses, seeking help from Congress and discussing the possibility of speeding up a rate increase.

Cook Argues Over Court Judgement

December 4, 2001

SALT LAKE CITY?Merrill Cook doesn't take losing well. An attorney for Cook argued Monday before the Utah Supreme Court that a judgment which could cost the former congressman nearly $450,000 should be overturned. In October, the former two term Republican representative announced he would try to reclaim his old 2nd Congressional District seat next year.

Ranchers Charged For Illegal Snares

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Israeli Bombs Put Pressure on Arafat

December 4, 2001

RAMALLAH, West Bank?Israel used bombs and missiles Tuesday to pressure Yasser Arafat to move against Palestinian militants, striking just yards from the Palestinian leader's West Bank offices and in the Gaza Strip. Two Palestinians were killed and about 150 were injured in the attacks.

Troops Engage Close to Al Qaeda Hiding Spots

December 4, 2001

JALALABAD, Afghanistan?Anti-Taliban troops hunting for Osama bin Laden said they clashed Tuesday with al Qaeda fighters near their mountain hideouts in Afghanistan. Elsewhere, Taliban forces pushed tribal fighters back from the airport near the former ruling militia's last bastion, Kandahar.

Labor Unions Need To Up Membership

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Powell Says Israel Should Retaliate

December 4, 2001

BUCHAREST, Romania?Secretary of State Colin Powell voiced qualified support on Tuesday for Israeli retaliation for terror attacks and said Yasser Arafat must do more to control Palestinian terrorist groups. But he also cautioned against a further escalation of the violence, saying every attack and counter-attack makes peace harder to achieve.

Shurtleff is A-OK

By By LaVerl Josiah Possum, Comical San Juan county correspondent • December 3, 2001

Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff has decided people should be able to carry guns at the U. In fact, he has released a statement saying it is illegal for administrators to prevent students from bringing concealed weapons on campus. Shurtleff told reporters this morning, "There is no reason to be alarmed.