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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

ASUU approves sustainability fee increase

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer March 26, 2009

An amended proposal to increase student fees by $2.50 per semester to fund sustainability projects passed the ASUU General Assembly and Senate last night and will go before the Utah Board of Regents for approval this afternoon.

Study finds autistic adults adjust better in Utah

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer March 26, 2009

A new U study has found that Utah adults diagnosed with autism are faring better than their peers when it comes to adjusting to society.

Runnin? Utes exceeded expectations

By By Marco Villano March 25, 2009

When it was all said and done, the Utes cracked the Top 25 for the first time in four years, their Ratings Percentage Index was No. 9 in the country and they brought back the tradition of Utah basketball8212;winning.

Sloppy evacuation was a wake-up call

March 25, 2009

Sending the masses wandering through campus and into traffic jams could end in tragedy in future emergencies. The U needs to get serious on developing a plan that goes beyond "every man for himself."

New bill will prohibit texting while driving

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer March 25, 2009

People caught texting on their cell phones while driving will soon face stiffer penalties under a law passed by the Utah Legislature.

Think outside the box for green solutions

March 25, 2009

Replacing grass with urban gardens, a simple task, could potentially inspire other changes on campus and within the city. It could serve as an example of what can be done when we think beyond societal norms that we have accepted as the only way to improve the areas we live, work and go to school in.

Late inning pitching woes cost Utes sweep

By By Tony Pizza, Sports Editor March 25, 2009

The Utah baseball team took an early 2-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning on a two-run Kevin Hussey home run, only to surrender the final three runs of the game as Gonzaga edged out the Utes 3-2 to split the two-game series Wednesday afternoon in Spokane, Wash.

The Drop

March 25, 2009

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Arlo Guthrie brings a little this ‘n’ that to Salt Lake

By By John Collins, Red Pulse Writer March 25, 2009

Arlo Guthrie doesn't need your vote or want your money, but he does possess the sort of qualities that could make a lot of Americans wish that he were also a politician. The legendary folk singer remains as observant and conscientious today as he was during the social movement he helped launch in the '60s.

Boylen and Co. press on

Many questioned whether Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham would split for greener pastures after his team's stellar performance, but if there were any thoughts or rumors that head coach Jim Boylen would leave Utah after resurrecting the Runnin' Utes, go ahead and throw those out the window.