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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

Airport security oversteps bounds

By By Jonathan Deesing March 24, 2009

What I am proposing is to have airport security done the right way. To have educated, well-trained officials conduct concise and respectful assessments of travelers that don't leave them clutching their belts and shoes, wondering where they left their dignity.

Brazilian program gains support

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer March 24, 2009

The U's Brazilian Studies Program is expanding through fundraisers, community support, student pressure and new Brazilian professors.

Next year’s Runnin’ Utes will have shoes to fill

By By Tony Pizza, Sports Editor March 23, 2009

Sure, you can't teach height, but it can become a crutch. Height can also foul out or become non-existent in a double-team or pressure situation. I'm ready to see Utah evolve into a team that runs on solid guard play and thrives on a few tenacious swingmen.

Lopus earns All-American swimming honors

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer March 23, 2009

Freshman swimmer Whitney Lopus earned All-American honors in the 100-yard fly after she competed at the NCAA swimming and diving championships last week in College Station, Texas.

U to offer series on Utah tribes

By By Rosemary Campbell, Staff Writer March 23, 2009

When KUED announced in 2006 that PBS was planning a five-part television series about American Indian history called "We Shall Remain: a Native History of America and Utah," Forrest Cuch protested the fact that the Great Basin tribes would not be included.

Bennion Center sends 20 to Mexico

By By Sarah Cutler, Staff Writer March 23, 2009

With the belief that community support reaches across neighborhoods, towns, states or countries, the Bennion Community Service Center is sending 20 students to Mexico after Finals Week to do humanitarian work.

Grimm released from scholarship

Two weeks after returning from a foot injury to boost the Utah men's basketball team's tournament hopes, Morgan Grimm is moving on.

Chronicle wins 4 press awards

By By Rochelle McConkie, News Editor March 23, 2009

The Utah Press Association honored The Daily Utah Chronicle with four awards during the weekend, including best editorial. The Chronicle competed against professional publications such as the Deseret News and The Salt Lake Tribune in the Group IV category.

Bad weather postpones softball games

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer March 23, 2009

The double-header against Utah Valley University that was scheduled for today has been cancelled because of unplayable field conditions resulting from weekend snow storms.

Rocks head to Baskett’s home town for regionals

By By Bryan Chouinard, Staff Writer March 23, 2009

Baskett and the Red Rocks will travel to Baskett's hometown of Seattle for their NCAA West regional meet as they try to earn a place in the NCAA Championships.