Administrators and students pleaded for lawmakers to show mercy, and in January, state legislators lowered the initially proposed budget cut of 19 percent down to 17.5 percent. Then, the $23 million stimulus package shrunk it further to a tamer 9 percent, ultimately translating to a loss of $24 million in state funding for next year.

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.

Bigger, Stronger, Faster*March 31, 7 p.m.FreeCity Library (210 E. 400 South)The SLC Film Center continues to showcase great films that might have slipped past unnoticed the first time around. "Bigger,...

Spring snow storms have forced the Utah women's softball team to make changes to its schedule for the second time this week. After moving Tuesday's scheduled game against Utah Valley University to today, the Utes postponed the rest of the games scheduled for the week.

"Dial "M' for Murder"8212;the Pioneer Theatre Company's latest production8212;is a classic stage mystery. It was made into a spectacular film by Alfred Hitchcock, and is one of only three plays that Frederick Knott ever wrote.

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.

NAME ONE MUSICAL ARTIST YOU ABSOLUTELY HATE1* Michael Jackson - I don't know what it is exactly, but something about the man makes me want to wring his neck. Maybe it's the fact that he owns the ENTIRE...

Tattooing is a very delicate art. Good tattoos will satisfy people for their entire lives, fulfilling whatever reasons they had for getting it and knowing they can show it off with pride. A bad tattoo is like getting an STD; it's fun when it happens but the aftermath can be ugly and scarring. It's hard to find the right tattoo artist to ensure you don't spend your life with permanent regrets.

The 2009 season was one to remember for Red Rock fans8212;they saw Utah as the No. 1 team for part of the year and broke the NCAA record for average attendance per home meet, which they'd set more than 15 years ago.

The Utes are hoping to find assurance in their last two games before beginning Mountain West Conference play, as they take on Utah State and Utah Valley University in home matchups this week.