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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

Founder of U jazz program passes away

The U's father of jazz has died, but family members say his legacy will live on in the music of his students.

Ambitious ‘Watchmen’ falls short

By By Trevor Hale, Red Pulse Editor March 5, 2009

For a movie that has so many great moments packed in, it also has nearly the same amount of failed attempts. Snyder stays slavishly faithful to some aspects of the book, so much so that there are shots pulled straight from the comic.

Reimherr to send ASUU fee to U trustees

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer March 5, 2009

ASUU leaders are preparing to present a student fee increase to the U Board of Trustees next week, even though the General Assembly and Senate have not voted on a final version of the bill.

Students head to nationals for chemical-powered car competition

By By Sarah Cutler, Staff Writer March 5, 2009

A shoe-box size car running on the same chemical reaction that powers a baking soda and vinegar volcano science project led eight U chemical engineering students to win second place in a regional competition last weekend and qualify for nationals.

Sharifian wrong about Summer business classes

March 5, 2009

In Kiyan Sharifian's column on the Summer Schedule ("Summer schedule a bad omen for U," March 5) he commented that the David Eccles School of Business only offers three business classes in the summer.

Commandments are not foundation for law

March 5, 2009

In regards to Steven Warrick's column ("Government has the right to reject monuments," March 4): I followed the introduction to the case of Pleasant Grove v. Summum with glee until he made the irresponsible assertion that "as the embodiment of right and wrong... (the ten commandments) are the foundation upon which our law is built."

Businees school vying for $23M building bond

By By Trent Lowe , Staff Writer March 5, 2009

The U David Eccles School of Business is asking the Utah Legislature for a $23 million bond to help build two new buildings.

College of Fine Arts celebrates 60th anniversary

By By Andreas Rivera, Staff Writer March 5, 2009

The College of Fine Arts will celebrate its 60th anniversary next week with an entire series of performances showcasing the college's works performed by U alumni.

Candidates fight low voter turnout

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer March 5, 2009

Battling traditionally low voter turnout, candidates for ASUU elections are working on new ways to get students involved in elections.

Utah?s porn addiction needs to be curbed

By By Alan Monsen March 5, 2009

Before the Olympics hit Salt Lake City in 2002, the state was synonymous with terms such as Mormons, skiing and John Stockton. In 2009, Utah gained another claim to fame8212;or infamy, by ranking first in the nation with searches for "pornography" according to Google trends, which analyzes and breaks down search terms by a given region. Utah ranked second in the world in this category, behind Delhi, India.