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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

Cougs blast Utes in two-game series

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer April 12, 2009

Despite being confident and ready to face rival BYU, the Cougars' pitching and powerful bats proved to be too much for the Utah softball team to handle as the Utes dropped both games this weekend.

Defense stellar as offense struggles

After Utah's second scrimmage of the spring season, the defense continued to showcase how impressive it could be next season.

Ruble’s passion lives on

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer April 12, 2009

Zach Ruble is gone, but his passion for nature lives on in his friends and family. Ruble studied bioengineering and environmental studies as a freshman at the U. He is survived by his parents, Jay and Paula, and his younger brother Nathan.

International students raise concerns about scholarships

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer April 12, 2009

Members of the International Student Council, a group comprised of students from the International Center, are raising complaints about the lack of scholarships and lack of help during tax season for its demographic.

Memorial event focuses on Kristallnacht

By By Jenna Miller, Staff Writer April 12, 2009

The U will observe its 25th annual Days of Remembrance this week in honor of the people who died during the Holocaust.

Burned car victim was U student

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer April 12, 2009

DNA testing confirmed that the body Washington County Sheriff's deputies found in a torched car near Zion National Park on April 2 is Zach Ruble, a freshman in bioengineering at the U, the third in a series of deaths that might be connected.

Sacramento drafts Warburton in WNBA

The senior from Helper was taken in the third round of the 2009 WNBA Draft by the Sacramento Monarchs on the 33rd overall pick.

Chronicle should mention smaller sports

April 12, 2009

While it is wonderful to have a student-produced paper, it would be greatly appreciated if they would show at least even a hint of interest in those smaller varsity sports teams we have on campus.

A passage to sustainability

By By Edwin Firmage April 12, 2009

Sustainable living rejects in principle the instrumental view of nature and extends this golden rule to all living beings. Sustainable living is, therefore, living in community with all other people and all other beings, recognizing their equal and inalienable right to the earth's bounty.

U.S. needs tighter belt, not higher taxes

By By Liz Carlston April 12, 2009

There will be winners and losers, but for now, America needs to go through this belt-tightening to purge through bad credit and bad decisions. The outcome will be a stronger America, one that will produce long-lasting sustainable economic value.