- The Daily Utah Chronicle

LDS Plaza Trespass Dismissed…for Now

April 18, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?Trespassing charges against two people caught distributing evangelical literature on the Mormon Church's Main Street Plaza have been dismissed pending outcome of a suit over plaza restrictions. The Rev. Kurt Van Gorden appeared before a judge Wednesday, but a city prosecutor dismissed the charges pending the outcome of the civil case.

Residents Oppose Monument Status

April 18, 2002

CASTLE DALE?Many residents in this central Utah town don't want to see the San Rafael Swell turned into a national monument despite the plan's backing from state and local leaders. Most of the 150 residents who attended a town meeting with Gov. Mike Leavitt on Wednesday opposed creating the 620,000-acre San Rafael Western Heritage National Monument.

Quoteo of the Day

By , , and • April 18, 2002

"As a people as a whole, we have move to celebrate than to worry about."

U Gymnasts Make Super Six With a Session Victory

April 18, 2002

For the first time in the 10 years of the Super Six qualifying format, the U gymnastics team claimed first place in its session. After posting a team score of 196.775, the Red Rocks advanced to the Super Six finals tonight at 7 p.m. CDT. The winner of the Super Six will be crowned NCAA Champion.

It’s Easy to Make a Mockery of the NFL Draft

April 18, 2002

Seven rounds of madness get underway this weekend. Seven rounds that will make instant millionaires out of a few young 20-somethings, prolong the gridiron dreams of a few hundred more, and further prove that Mel Kiper is the king of worthless information. What else could it be but the NFL Draft? And so what else could this be but my own bit of genius? The Official 2002 Wally's NFL Mock Draft.

UVSC Lures Hunsaker to Coach Team

April 18, 2002

After winning MWC Coach of the Year honors a year ago for his role in leading the U men's basketball team to a share of the conference championship, despite the absence of Rick Majerus, it was widely speculated that Dick Hunsaker would be leaving to take a full time head coaching position elsewhere.

Tennis: Men Roll, Women End Year

By , , and • April 18, 2002

In an easy match for the U men's tennis team, the Utes defeated Portland State, 7-0 on Thursday. The Utes move to 14-10 on the year. It was the final home match for seniors David Mercier, Corrie Scheepers and Nik Yip. Mercier only played in doubles competition to rest his injured elbow, and he and Yip defeated Kapil Desai and Mark Simpson 8-3.

Track and Field, Golf Teams Get Weekend Action

April 18, 2002

The U track and field team has had success throughout the meets it has competed in, and the team will now head to three different tournaments this weekend. A few of the elite runners will head to the Pomona Pitzer Invitational, while some of the other runners will head to the Mt.

Baseball Poised for Big MWC Weekend

April 18, 2002

Another sweep would be ideal for the U baseball team, and it will have an ideal chance this weekend, as it takes on the UNLV Rebels, who are tied for the worst record in the conference, at 5-10. The conference standings could swing one way or another as the first- and second-place teams, San Diego State and BYU, will face off in a three game series, along with a made-up suspended game.

U ROTC Branches Show Their Colors

April 18, 2002

For U ROTC cadets, the Tri Service Ceremony marks one of the most important and formal gatherings of the year. Held yesterday, the end of the year ceremony honors cadets in all branches of the military for their accomplishments. The ceremony is traditionally held at Stillwell Field or Fort Douglas, but due to yesterday's inclement weather, the site of the ceremonies was relocated to HPER East.