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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

Crime Briefs: Theft, death and vandalism

By By Michael McFall, News Editor August 17, 2009

Underwear theft thwarted, dead man found on TRAX train, letters stolen from U sign

Home meet raises expectations for season

Coach Eli Brown said the team gets hungry for home meets and couldn't be more excited to host its first meet of the season in January, marking two years since it last hosted.

Team looking for leadership after injuries

The path to a great follow-up season, however, became a bit murkier when top returning runner and Mountain West Conference First-Team selection Alyssa Abbott suffered an injury that will force Kepler to redshirt her.

Use of affirmative action is outdated

By By Zack Oakey and By Zack Oakey August 17, 2009

Holding up as anomalous racial disparities in occupations because of all sorts of non-discriminatory reasons, while accepting as a norm something that has never been seen in the world further ensures the immortality of a program or office.

Women plan to improve on last season’s strong finish

During the summer, most of the team has been practicing and preparing for the coming season. Although workouts are labeled as voluntary, the team went through six weeks of summer camps with the strength and conditioning coaches.

UMFA fires 3, cuts staff hours

By By Andreas Rivera & Michael McFall, The Daily Utah Chronicle August 17, 2009

Because of cuts to its operating expenses, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts eliminated three of its 15 full-time positions in May. It also reduced the working hours of the 12 remaining full-time staff members from 40 hours a week to 32.

Traveling abroad will change your mindset

By By John Stafford and By John Stafford August 17, 2009

I came back from my travels with more questions than when I left. It was the U's study abroad program that introduced me to Socrates' idea of knowledge, and I have never looked back. It is in this spirit that I challenge and encourage you to participate in the U's study-abroad programs and independent travel.

Football team getting back to work

There are numerous challenges that face the Utah coaching staff, even before the season starts. With only four returning starters coming back on offense and seven on defense, Whittingham and his coaching staff have the task of replacing Paul Kruger, Sean Smith, Freddie Brown and Brent Casteel, not to mention quarterback Brian Johnson.

Obituaries

Esther Radinger and Ned Alger

Men working hard to stay on top

"I am obsessed with continuing to build this program, and it's important to keep our momentum going," Boylen said.