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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

WoW, video games waste time

By By Spencer Merrick April 7, 2009

Unless users find a way to balance the real world with "World of Warcraft," or any other game, people will find they've neglected their children, their spouses and their jobs. Students, who might not have any of those things to begin with, might be further away from getting them. They'll at least find that they've thrown thousands of tuition dollars down the drain.

DeChristopher is going too far

April 7, 2009

DeChristopher spoke at a rally Saturday where he suggested hunger strikes and "all out stalking" Utah Rep. Jim Matheson to produce environmental friendly legislation in Congress. Both at the rally and beforehand, DeChristopher was critical of the progress made by Utah's environmentalist groups in favor of a more radical approach.

Fraternity raises money for India project

By By Kassidy Mather April 7, 2009

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Some service should be compensated

April 7, 2009

I would like to provide an alternative perspective to the opinions espoused by Liz Carlston ("Incentives to give service defeats the purpose," April 6). Her views are shared by a fair few, including some members of Congress. These views are, however, a reflection of a clear misunderstanding of the term "service" and its role in society, particularly in America.

Signs of spring show with start of MLB

By By Tony Pizza, Sports Editor April 7, 2009

Whether you're a sports fan or not, baseball is analogous to spring, just as Bruce Springsteen and apple pie are to America. I can't think of a better reason to be excited for spring, unless of course multiplying bunnies and fuzzy yellow duckies are your thing.

Burnt car belonged to U student

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer April 7, 2009

A rancher in Washington County found U student Zach Ruble's car engulfed in flames Thursday.

Red Rocks perform well in Western regional qualifier

By By Bryan Chouinard, Staff Writer April 7, 2009

Although senior Kristina Baskett won her eighth all-around competition of the season Saturday night, the most valuable performers of the night might have been Mackie and fellow sophomore Jacquelyn Johnson, alongside freshman Stephanie McAllister.

Construction worker OK after fall

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer April 7, 2009

A construction worker fell 30 feet at a construction site in Research Park on Monday.

Rugby advances to national division 1 playoffs

After winning a close contest against Central Washington, 28-27, the Utes will now advance to the National Division I playoffs after having secured the No. 4 seed from the Pacific Coast.

Utes face UVU, then No. 18 New Mexico

For the second time in one week, the Utah baseball team will travel south to Orem to take on Utah Valley University. The last time these two teams met on the diamond, the Utes used a late-game rally to propel themselves to victory over the Wolverines, 9-6.