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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

Utes in brief

By By Tony Pizza February 24, 2009

By Tony PizzaSwimmingSitting at 11-2-1, the Utah women's swimming team has been eyeing this weekend since the season began in September. The men and women will begin competing for the conference championships...

Larry’s legacy isn’t flawless

By By Nick Pappas February 24, 2009

In the end, Miller did what he felt was right in his heart and his religion. With the family taking over the operation of his businesses, I hope they will choose not to make the same mistakes and will instead build on the positive legacy he has made in Utah.

Read the fine print before getting a gym membership

By By Spencer Merrick February 24, 2009

The U offers free membership to students at the Field House, and though the amenities might not be the same you might find in many other fitness clubs and the hours might not be as convenient, it's not likely to come packaged with too much small print. The last thing students need is another set of inescapable payment obligations.

Hits and misses

February 24, 2009

Although the refund is well meant it isn't practical. Instead of offering some extra pocket change to students, Commuter Services would do better to keep the money to invest in parking maintenance or help subsidize future cost increases or projects, such as the construction of a parking structure. MISS.

Students support sex education bill

By By Sarah Cutler, Staff Writer February 24, 2009

Students at the U are fighting to help younger students become informed about the reality and consequences of sex and many signed a petition supporting House Bill 189, the reformed version of the present sex-education bill.

Enrollment up 7 percent statewide

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer February 24, 2009

For all of Utah's colleges and universities, there was an increase of more than 9,500 students, jumping Spring Semester enrollment by more than 7 percent.

LGBTQ people ask for equality, not special rights

By By Cathy Martinez, Staff Writer February 23, 2009

The Common Ground Initiative was one step toward equality. Granting human rights to LGBTQ people through legislation will not take anything away from society; it will only add to society.

Full-page hate ads harmful, ignorant

By By John Stafford February 23, 2009

Recent debate about the Common Ground Initiative has fully exposed the blatant bigotry that exists in this state.

Rocks earn nation-high score

By By Bryan Chouinard, Staff Writer February 23, 2009

Utah turned in the highest overall score in the nation this year, beating No. 15 Michigan 197.525 to 195.350 in the Huntsman Center. Fueling the nation's highest overall score of the season was a four-way race for the all-around title between the Red Rocks.

Utes struggle in first series

By By Marco Villano, Staff Writer February 23, 2009

The Utes kick-started their 12-game road trip with a four-game series against Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Calif. During the series, there were two games postponed because of darkness, an 11-inning grinder and a game in which the Utes allowed LMU to score 13 runs.