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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

U greeks take kids to zoo for service project

By Krista Starker, Staff WriterU Fraternity and Sorority members led children from the Neighborhood House to Hogle Zoo on Wednesday to see lions, tigers and snakes.Children ages 2 to 12 frolicked around...

MWC makes appeal to change BCS system

By By The Associated Press April 23, 2009

By The Associated PressPASADENA, Calif.8212;Mountain West Conference commissioner Craig Thompson made his league's case for sweeping changes to the Bowl Championship Series, including a move to an eight-team...

Photo students struggle with lack of equipment

The senior in photography is one of 60 students in the department fighting to use 15 photo enlargers and other equipment for final projects outside of class time.

Graffiti on TRAX can?t be tolerated

By By Liz Carlston and By Liz Carlston April 23, 2009

The state government is using federal stimulus money to expand Utah's transportation highways and the Utah Transit Authority TRAX lines. Many U students depend on TRAX each day to attend classes and other events on campus. Unfortunately, the main TRAX line has fallen victim to tagging, primarily between 1300 South and 7200 South.

Ahem… student artwork on display

Perceptive students have probably already noticed the giant, 40-foot, candy and pin-covered wooden arrow resting on the concrete between OSH and the Marriott Library. A few of the more enterprising have also probably noticed that the path suggested by the arrow leads through the art building, which just so happens to be hosting the art department's annual student art show, a juried exhibition with artwork selected from a pool of more than 200 entries from students in the art and art history departments.

The battle for independent domination

Local film festivals are no longer relegated to the cold months of January, because this summer will see the birth of the Salt Lake City Film Festival, held exclusively in town.

Summer eats on the streets of Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City never fails to amaze with different and interesting experiences. One great way to try something new is to visit a hot dog or taco cart for cheap, quick, tasty food. With spring setting in and summer just around the corner, there's no better time to expand your horizons (without constricting your wallet) at one of these food stands in our fair city.

The Drop

By By Chase Straight & Trevor Hale April 23, 2009

Chase and Trevor review three new albums for your listening pleasure.

Animated Living

Pete Docter is older than he looks. At 40, he still retains the physical characteristics and boyish charm of someone half his age. He's alert and talkative8212;especially when it comes to talking about his work. That might have to do with the fact that he has one of the coolest jobs in the world at Pixar Animation Studios.

Gun owners? safety concerns legitimate

By and April 23, 2009

Jonathan Deesing ("Gun love is fueled by fear," April 22), is living in a world where the sun is always shining and birds are always chirping, but back in the real world, there are plenty of things to fear. What is wrong with dreading your security system going off in the middle of the night, or fearing what might happen if you get too close to Pioneer Park one night?