- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Hospital in VA Health Care Study

November 16, 2001

Treatments don't always work, mistakes happen, complications set in. Medical care can always get better, and University Hospital is among 10 hospitals looking for ways to improve through a surgical-care study. In early November, U Hospital announced it would compare information with other hospitals to determine the most effective techniques.

U Receives Grant to Study Drug-Resistant Microbes

November 16, 2001

Recent usage of antibiotics as a prevention against anthrax has worried health officials about the emergence of drug-resistant strains. Concerns about drug resistance due to excessive and incorrect use of antibiotics have existed since the '40s, when penicillin was first mass-produced. The problem persisted and multiplied because of the increased dependance on antibiotics. A recent national survey of pediatricians estimates that as much as 50 percent of all antibiotic usage is inappropriate.

Why Ask Y?

November 16, 2001

"It's going to be a good game with a lot of emotion. Luke Staley's going to walk all over Utah." BYU 45, Utah 21 Steve Hansen "We have Luke Staley?He's just talented. I want to marry him. He has nice calves." BYU 34, Utah 14 Olivia Spelts "Luke Staley will run them over.

U Can Do It!

November 16, 2001

"BYU has a good offense. Utah has a good defense. But they're both pretty weak on the other side." BYU 44, Utah 30 Corey James "I think it will be a close game. We've still got a chance. But [BYU's] game is just way too tight this year." BYU 31, Utah 28 Sui Panoke "BYU almost got beat by Wyoming last weekend.

Media Members Make Their Predictions

November 16, 2001

"If God has a self-affirmation crisis, suddenly lacks confidence and subsequently stops believing in himself, does that make him an agnostic? And if God is an agnostic, wouldn't that implode the universe? And if the universe imploded, would BYU's defense then be able to actually stop somebody? Nope?Didn't think so.

Volleyball Smokes Lobos; Will Face BYU

November 16, 2001

It wasn't as much of a match as it was a glorified practice Thursday night when the University of Utah volleyball team blew the New Mexico Lobos out of the gym, 30-15, 30-16, 30-19. The win advances the Utes to the Mountain West Conference Tournament semi-finals for the third straight time to face rival BYU.

Letter to the Editor: What Comes Around Goes Around

By By Jeanne Le Ber, Associate Librarian, Eccles Health Science Library, By Jeanne Le Ber, Associate Librarian, Eccles Health Science Library, and By Jeanne Le Ber, Associate Librarian, Eccles Health Science Library • November 15, 2001

Editor: I applaud the efforts of Conservation And Recycling Evolution, Terra Firma and the Bennion Center to evaluate and improve recycling on the University of Utah campus. It is an effort long overdue. The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library has partnered with the Marriott and Quinney Law libraries to address recycling issues specific to library materials.

Letter to the Editor: Adaptive Activities Not Appropriate

By By Diana Buccafurni, Graduate Student, Philosophy, By Diana Buccafurni, Graduate Student, Philosophy, and By Diana Buccafurni, Graduate Student, Philosophy • November 15, 2001

Editor: I am writing in response to Disability Awareness Week taking place from Nov. 12 through Nov. 16. I would first like to congratulate the coordinators, the Center for Disability Services, for putting together the week of events. Creating heightened sensitivity and awareness regarding disabilities through such an event is commendable.

A Modest Proposal for an Immodest Sum of Money

By , , and • November 15, 2001

This week, the United States will negotiate with Russia for permission to further develop and test a national ballistic missile defense system, despite the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty which forbids the system's creation. Leave it to politicians to figure out how a country can simultaneously break and uphold the same treaty. But forget the intrigue of international politics. Instead, let's talk about the money.

Sports Roundup: Other Ute Teams Also See Action

By , , and • November 15, 2001

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