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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

Drug war can’t be won through legalization

By By Liz Carlston March 29, 2009

Should these substances now become legal, society would be put in a more risky situation because users would engage in violent and illegal activities without preventative intervention.

Racism invalidates justice system

By By John Stafford March 29, 2009

The answer is simple: a new trial should be held in which extra measures can be taken to ensure that the courtroom is not a place that mistakes stereotypes as facts, but ensures that justice keeps her eyes closed.

Texting ban should be a wake-up call

By By Aaron Zundel March 29, 2009

What it does mean is Utah drivers need to take the hint and re-examine their mindset the next time they get behind the wheel. As clichéd as it sounds, you really might save a life8212;or at the very least a headache and a few thousand dollars in body work.

Social Work College awards 7 for activism

By By Andreas Rivera, Staff Writer March 29, 2009

On Friday, the College of Social Work honored seven people and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding service to the community involving equality and social justice.

Students’ bricks used to construct oppression wall

By By Blair Dee Hodges, Staff Writer March 29, 2009

U students helped construct a "wall of oppression" with concrete bricks Saturday to raise awareness among passing students about issues such as racism, sexism, war and genocide.

Confucius Institute hosts Chinese Culture Week

By By Drew Thompson, Staff Writer March 29, 2009

Today marks the beginning of Chinese Culture Week, an effort by the U Confucius Institute to expand student understanding of China through cultural activities such as films, opera and musical performances, art exhibits and lectures.

Prof awarded for personal approach

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer March 29, 2009

Students from the LDS Institute of Religion awarded professor Randall Boyle the Excellence in Education Award for his charming nature and individual attention to students in the classroom.

Ute rugby hopes to dethrone BYU

By By Tony Pizza, Sports Editor March 26, 2009

The Utah rugby team hopes that the leftover taste in its mouth can provide some different results against BYU this time around.

Five things to appreciate about Utah athletics

By By Tony Pizza, Sports Editor March 26, 2009

Who says it needs to be November to actually be thankful for something? In a way, on the Ute athletics calendar, it sort of is November when everything tapers down for awhile.

Banning texting behind the wheel is half the battle

By By Kiyan Sharifian March 26, 2009

The amazing gadgets that we call cell phones are going to be just as great and capable of making and receiving calls in exactly the same way as when we finish driving. Put them down, turn them off for a while and I can promise you one thing: You will start to notice a longer battery life.