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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

Sustainability debate needs to cool down

By By John Hannon March 5, 2009

We're not deciding whether or not nuclear waste should be stored on campus. We're not deciding if same-sex couples should be given increased legal protections. Let's leave the big stuff to the Legislature (however scary a thought that might be) and view our issues realistically. Cool heads couldn't hurt.

Students should take advantage of Bennion Center

March 5, 2009

I began volunteering my sophomore year at Primary Children's Medical Center. I later learned about the Bennion Community Service Center from the program's director. When I finally went to the Bennion Center, I was amazed at the amount of service opportunities available.

Votes for GO Party mean support of racial stereotypes

March 5, 2009

In response to Jeremy Thompson's article ("GO Party posts racially charged song," March 4), it's unfortunate that we do not have anything in the RedBook that calls for repercussions. By this point there is only one thing left for us as students at the U to do: Vote for another party that doesn't promote stereotypes.

Summer schedule a bad omen for U

By By Kiyan Sharifian March 5, 2009

This situation is an opportunity to look at more flexible ways to accommodate the students who want to move forward in their studies. This includes accommodations that will allow students to take independent study and find other ways to adapt to the environment of economic downturn.

GO Party apologizes, seeks meaningful dialogue

March 5, 2009

We as the GO Party leaders appreciate the opportunity to address some of the events that have transpired over the past two days, particularly with regard to the article that was published in yesterday's edition of The Daily Utah Chronicle.

Students teach Czechs English

By By Jamie Bowen, Staff Writer March 5, 2009

The project, a study abroad program established by Steven Sternfeld and Michael Polacek, is a four-week cross-cultural experience that goes beyond most study abroad programs, said Heather Hirschi, a co-director of Project New Eyes.

Universe Project will affect campus parking

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer March 5, 2009

Some U students fear the decrease in parking availability caused by a mixed-use development to be built in Rice-Eccles Stadium parking lot will lead to more hassle than benefit.

Law students place at mock trial competition

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer March 5, 2009

A team of law students from the U came in second at a prestigious environmental law competition.

Warburton helps Utah clinch share of MWC Crown

By By Quinn Wilcox, Staff Writer March 5, 2009

Morgan Warburton and the Utes were able to hold off a scrappy New Mexico Lobos team on Senior Day, 57-54. The win clinched a share of the Mountain West Conference title for the Utes, their seventh in the conference's 10-year existence.

Basketball is ingrained in Utah culture

By By Nick Pappas March 5, 2009

Like the LDS Church, basketball is just ingrained in our culture. With so many courts within blocks of each other, you can't help but learn how to square up from the 3-point line.