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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

Pedestrian bridge would make campus travel safer, convenient

By By Steven Warrick and By Steven Warrick March 31, 2009

Building a pedestrian bridge across 500 South and South Campus Drive would be convenient for those students who park at the parking lot on Guardsman Way. It would go a long way in preventing auto-pedestrian accidents on the two streets and would facilitate the evacuation of that side of campus.

It’s time to get real with contraceptives

By By Jonathan Deesing and By Jonathan Deesing March 31, 2009

So don't allow yourself to be dissuaded from logic and reason by the seducing "facts" presented by social conservatives. You'll find that life is much more enjoyable when you aren't being scared stupid.

Medical school accepting fewer students in fall

Instead of increasing enrollment at the U School of Medicine to offset the state's growing physician shortage, the number of students will decrease by 20 percent in the fall.

UTA station will damage Indian site

By By Spencer Merrick March 30, 2009

I think Ted Wilson, head of the Utah Rivers Council, summed up my thoughts when he said, "My goodness, you're going to destroy the most beautiful, natural place left on the Jordan because you don't want to build an overpass?"

MUSS football membership already halfway to cap

By By Rosemary Campbell, Staff Writer March 30, 2009

Hill, a senior in history teaching, said that more than 3,100 students have signed up to sit in the MUSS, the student fan club, within a month of the membership being open for the football seats.

College gives teaching award to student, professor

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer March 30, 2009

Margaret Wan and Zuzana Tomas received the Ramona W. Cannon Award in the College of Humanities for notable teaching.

Bennion Center cuts positions

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer March 30, 2009

The Bennion Community Service Center will see a $40,000 dip in its budget next year because of cuts in state and endowment funding.

Rod Dixon dies after 50 years on campus

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer March 30, 2009

Even though Dixon graduated from the U with a business degree more than 50 years ago, he continued taking classes until his final weeks. Dixon was hospitalized last month with cancer at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center and died March 23 at age 86.

AnARTomy program showcases human body around the world

By By Jenna Miller, Staff Writer March 30, 2009


The AnARTomy program, which was performed this past weekend and will be performed again this weekend at the U, also had more than two different performances simultaneously around the world.

Hits and misses

March 30, 2009

In its third year, the dance marathon continues to be a positive and enjoyable tradition. Kudos to those members of ASUU responsible for its organization and to the students who participated. It takes dedication to dance for 26.2 hours, even for a good cause. HIT