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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

Cain transforming into a leader for the Utes

By By Liz Frome September 16, 2009

Among the many unanswered questions looming on Utah football fans' minds at the beginning of this new season, there is one in particular that seems to be the peak of everyone's interest: Who is Terrance Cain?

Nuclear waste storage a slam dunk for Utah

By By Liz Carlston September 16, 2009

No one likes garbage, unless your name is Oscar. If the garbage truck didn't come every week, we'd be swimming in a pool of disease and filth. Some items are harder than others to dispose of, such as glow-in-the-dark watches, smoke detectors, wiping rags, mops and injection needles. These items earn the special designation of low-level waste and typically need to be disposed of at a specialty site approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Segways for UTA frivolous spending

By By John Stafford September 16, 2009

Utah Transit Authority officers have recently received some fun new toys, courtesy of your tax dollars. Six Segway Personal Transporters8212;electric two-wheeled scooters8212;were purchased for the UTA Police Department at a total cost of $47,600. UTA's snazzy new means of conveyance was made possible by the 1 percent of stimulus money required for security use.

Invalid fee should be given back to students

September 16, 2009

When U students paid their fees this fall, most didn't know they were helping fill a nearly $40,000-deep bottomless pit.

Conservative Day shut out bipartisan group

By By Nicole Richard September 16, 2009

In response to Jonathan Deesing's column, ("Conservative Day sets good example," Sept. 16), I felt the urge to expose the reality of the day's events.

Rock the U not efficient fundraiser

By By Yasmeen Hussain September 16, 2009

After seeing ASUU's budget, I question the wisdom of holding events such as Rock the U.

Patriots? offense makes them clear leaders

By By Matt Sanchez September 15, 2009

Men everywhere seem to be just a little happier8212;an extra pep accompanies their step and more smiles are gracing their faces. Is there something to blame for this unusual phenomenon?

Greek students get chance to shadow medical professionals

By By Katie Valentine September 15, 2009

Students who are in fraternities or sororities involved with the Alpha Epsilon Delta society and interested in medical school can gain insight into career goals before applying to medical school, so they don't end up wasting their time if it's not something they are truly interested in.

Hempfest looks to gather support

By By Lauren Talaga September 15, 2009

The Union Plaza was transformed into a scene from the 1993 movie "Dazed and Confused" when Hempfest came to town.

NASA uses U chemists? work to test water purity

By By Deborah Rafferty September 15, 2009

U chemists are using the most out-of-this-world laboratory in the universe: the International Space Station.