- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Letter to the Editor: University’s Quality Diminishes

By , , and • April 3, 2002

Editor: My name is Brian Emerson, and I am in the process of completing my second to last semester here at the U and will graduate this summer in environmental studies. I am writing to express my utter shock and discontentment regarding the possibility of Fred Montague's termination as professor and academic adviser in the biology department.

Letter to the Editor: Lay-Off Is Legislature’s Fault

By By Michelle Cook-Farnsworth, Senior, Environmental Studies, By Michelle Cook-Farnsworth, Senior, Environmental Studies, and By Michelle Cook-Farnsworth, Senior, Environmental Studies • April 3, 2002

Editor: It seems as if this year, more than ever, the Utah government has extremely misplaced priorities when it comes to funding. Each year it seems like less and less attention (and funding) is paid to the ones who need it the most and who will be commanding the future ?the students.

The Chronicle’s View: Poor Decision Making In Montague Situation

April 3, 2002

The biology department's attempt to fire Fred Montague proved as ill-fated as it was ill-thought out. The decision hurt one man, his family and threatened hundreds of students. If other departments on campus can tighten their belts by 4.7 percent by cutting paper, paper clips and personnel not directly affecting instruction, why couldn't the biology department? How could the department view a man who advises about 700 undergraduates and generated more than $69,000 in enrollment funds last semester as dispensable? And as an adviser, teacher and active member of the U community, Montague could hardly qualify as "non-essential" staff.

Practical Water Conservation Will Save Utah

By By Cris Brockway • April 3, 2002

While walking across campus today, I was struck quite suddenly by a sure sign of spring and things to come. Hit right in the face by a well-timed sprinkler. It's easy to forget those silent snipers, what with their having lain dormant all winter long. But now it's time to dodge them again.

Frosh Gymnast Annabeth Eberle Playing Big Role

April 3, 2002

The No. 4 U gymnastics team heads into NCAA Regionals in Corvallis, Ore., this weekend with the usual suspects?All-American seniors Deidra Graham and Shannon Bowles, former NCAA all-around champ Theresa Kulikowski and up-and-comers Melissa Vituj and Veronique Leclerc.

Quote of the Day

By , , and • April 3, 2002

"What type of election would we be running if Snoop [Dogg] didn't get at least one vote?"

Impact Party Platform

April 3, 2002

The Impact Party has made a huge impact on these elections and will continue to make an immediate impact when placed in office. Ours is a campaign of integrity. It is a campaign that is doing the best it can?day in and day out. Our primary concern is that we are as prepared as we can be, as knowledgeable as we can be, and as sincere and personable as we can be.

Elevation Party Statement

April 3, 2002

There have been promises made and issues raised from each of the parties running for office. Decisions will be made shortly that will determine the your future as a member of the Associated Students of the University of Utah. We encourage you to research the issues.

Soon-to-Be Engineering Students

By , , and • April 3, 2002

College of Education faculty member Kenneth Petersen judges sixth-graders' efforts to build a tower out of straw Tuesday in the Union Ballroom. As part of the U's Elementary Engineering Week, the Union hosted about 550 fifth- and sixth-graders from five elementary schools in the Salt Lake area.

Regents Finalize Tuition Hikes

April 3, 2002

The state Board of Regents finalized tuition increases for Utah's public colleges and universities Tuesday, while asking institution presidents to increase awareness about available financial aid. In March, Regents approved a 3.5 percent tuition increase for all state institutions.