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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

U paleontologist to host dino lecture tonight

By By Michael McFall, News Editor November 12, 2009

U researchers are still piecing together an incomplete picture of the world of dinosaurs, but tonight, one of them unveils what little more humans know.

City council passes gay-rights ordinance

By By Trent Lowe, Asst. News Editor November 12, 2009

After the Utah State Legislature failed to enhance gay rights last spring, Salt Lake City Council members took matters into their own hands.

Ceremony pays tribute to veterans

By By Ryan Howell, Staff Writer November 12, 2009

Wednesday was a day of celebration to honor our nation's veterans at the U, as Utah veterans, young and old, gathered with students at the Union.

Bill O’Reilly visit cancelled, campus politicos react

By By Jake Hibbard, Staff Writer November 12, 2009

Deciding against "doing it live," Bill O'Reilly will not be stepping out of the recording studio to appear at the U this weekend.

Lawmakers draft counter to ethics reform initiative

By By Chris Mumford, Staff Writer November 12, 2009

Facing the prospect of a citizen initiative that would overhaul an ethics policy in the Utah Legislature, lawmakers have drafted an outline of a more mild counterproposal to at least partly heed calls for reform.

Regents dealing with drastic budget cuts

By By Michael McFall, News Editor November 12, 2009

It's nearing doomsday for higher education, so its highest echelons have called an emergency meeting.

PETA reveals details behind lab complaints

By By Deborah Rafferty, Staff Writer November 12, 2009

Following an eight-month undercover investigation, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has filed complaints with the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Agriculture against U research labs for violating federal law in its mistreatment of research animals.

Stimulus package ineffectual

By By Liz Carlston November 12, 2009

A Nov. 6 Associated Press headline was alarming: "Obama: Gov't working to ease pain of joblessness."

Chronicle should help writers build skills

November 12, 2009

I used to work at The Chronicle many, many years ago, and in fact my time there had more impact on my career path and the joys of my later life than any other single event or decision. I rarely see The Chronicle, but today I picked up a copy while having lunch downtown. I was struck by the fairly significant grammar errors in two front-page leads.

Setting the record straight

By By Bubba Brown, Staff Writer November 12, 2009

One is a married, former walk-on from California. The other is an outdoorsy-type Arizonian who couldn't wait to be a Ute. Together, as the Utah volleyball team's setters, they supply the Utes' hitters with all the assists they need.