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Harry Potter: Episode 1

November 15, 2001

J.K. Rowling bottled a potion that sent America, and the rest of the world, into supernatural Pottermania?and she packaged her potion in hardback books. The story may seem to be a new one, but the formula for Potter's wee-warlock success has been around arguably as long as stone tablets and the stylus?at least as long as George Lucas.

Tribes Encircle Last Taliban Strongholds

November 15, 2001

BANGI, Afghanistan?Northern alliance forces and Pashtun tribesmen encircled two of the Taliban's last remaining strongholds at opposite ends of the country Thursday. The Taliban's supreme leader said he preferred death to joining any new coalition government.

Getting Down to the Bare Bones: Art Students Use Models to Learn About the Human Form

November 15, 2001

To the conservative, sketching nude models in University of Utah's Figure Structure class can be considered pornography. The more liberal might envision passionate students sketching the intricacies of the human body. Both may be surprised to see a student's sketchbook?the model's body drawn with perspective cubes and the complete muscle structure, barely resembling the body's outer appearance.

The Chronicle’s View: The Joy of Shameless Self-Promotion

November 15, 2001

With the big game between Brigham Young University and the University of Utah coming up this Saturday, tension is building, and the insult-slinging is well underway. While rivalry is a long-time college tradition, those of us at The Daily Utah Chronicle are above devoting our editorial space to further mocking the Cougars' football team (they stink).

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.

Subway Sandwich Winner

By , , and • November 15, 2001

And the winner is? Melissa Coulam The winner will receive a free Subway sandwich courtesy of Subway. We like Subway, not Blimpies. If you would like to be the next winner of an amazingly tasty Subway sandwich, register HEREfor our HTML email. The email includes the headlines for that day's issue, a calendar of events and the weather.

Huntsman Cancer Honors Greeks for Giving

November 14, 2001

Because greek houses get so much negative attention, recognizing their accomplishments is important, said Ray Olson, director of development for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. On Monday, the cancer institute recognized the greek society for their $2,500 donation, which will go to the cancer institute's care and research programs.

Counseling Center Offers Holiday Coping Strategies

November 14, 2001

Pigging out is not the answer to coping with holiday stress, the Counseling Center says. "Anticipating the holiday season can be challenging and stressful," said Lauren Weitzman, a psychologist working at the U's Counseling Center. According to Weitzman, everyone has their own brand of the holidays.

Making the Connection: The Best Buddies Club Provides Friendships for the Disabled

November 14, 2001

While Disabilities Awareness Week will end in a few short days, the Best Buddies Club carries on the message of understanding and respect all year long. According to Deric B. van Bree, the president of the U's chapter, the program's purpose is to pair college students with intellectually disabled people.

Quote of the Day

By , , and • November 14, 2001

"You can fit four oranges into a condom."