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The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Pit bulls have gained an inaccurate reputation

By By Liz Carlston August 27, 2009

Pit bulls, the breed Vick used for dog fighting, have a bad rap and it didn't improve during the weekend, when two pit bulls attacked a man in South Salt Lake.

Utes hope to keep wins coming at home

By By Matt Sanchez, Staff Writer August 27, 2009

The women's soccer team is off to its best offensive start since the 1996 season. The Utes have been firing on all cylinders, scoring nine goals in their first two games, beating Utah Valley University 6-0 in their home opener and Cal State Fullerton 3-1 on the road.

U scientists unlock secrets of first dog’s curly hair

By By Kate Valentine, Staff Writer August 27, 2009

U researchers revealed why some dogs8212;such as President Barack Obama's Portuguese water dog, Bo,8212;have curly hair in a new study published this week.

Defense mostly healthy for season opener

By By Elizabeth Frome, Staff Writer August 27, 2009

With the start of the football season just one week away, the Utes' defense is beginning to look and feel like a championship team's should, despite a few injuries that occurred during training camp.

Former mayor to discuss movie

By By Joseph Simmons, Staff Writer August 27, 2009

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts will host a screening of the 1971 film "Punishment Park" as part of its continuing Desert Secrets Film and Discussion series today at 6 p.m., highlighted by a post-film discussion with human-rights activist and former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson.

Hits and Misses

August 27, 2009

Student leaders saving money, construction confusion, taking the lead in research, UTA catering to the U.

U bleeding to reclaim crown

By By Michael McFall August 27, 2009

Utah State University students have out-bled U students the past five years, but the U is determined to turn that around.

Witholding sugar can kill cancer cells, researchers say

By By Deborah Rafferty August 27, 2009

Researchers at the Huntsman Cancer Institute have discovered that cancerous cells need sugar and cutting it off can help fight the disease, findings that could lead to the development of new chemotherapy drugs.

U needs stricter gun control policies

By By John Stafford August 27, 2009

The Second Amendment is subject to reasonable restrictions8212;gun control in schools being one.

Student association urges U to put more textbooks online

By By Jamie Bowen, Chris Mumford August 27, 2009

The Utah Student Association has tentatively proposed to have Utah colleges and universities make more use of money-saving methods.