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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

Chartwells corn products more costly

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

Chartwells has phased out Styrofoam plates and petroleum-based cups and utensils in cafeterias on campus in an effort to decrease its carbon footprint.

Photos depict Japanese-American internment camps

By By Drew Thompson, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

More than 110,000 Japanese-American citizens were forced from their homes and relocated to internment camps from 1942 to 1946 as World War II progressed. Through a series of photographs, Dorothea Lange told part of that story, which is on display at the Tanner Humanities building from Feb. 19 to March 13.

North Campus Drive racks up accidents

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

Twists, turns and congestion make North Campus Drive the most dangerous stretch of road on campus for both drivers and pedestrians.

Alzheimer?s Association honors U professor

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

Rothstein, a physician and professor of geriatrics at the University Hospital, will receive the A Lifetime of Exceptional Achievement Award on Saturday from the Utah Alzheimer's Association.

Tuition tax credit bill moves to Senate floor

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

House Bill 35, which proposes a 5 percent tax credit to students pursuing higher education, passed unanimously in the Utah Senate Education Committee on Thursday.

Tax credit an insufficient incentive

February 20, 2009

There are worse things than an insubstantial tax discount, but H.B. 35 is intended to be an incentive, not a donation. If lawmakers really want to convince students to stay in Utah, they should consider a more substantial tuition tax credit. Otherwise, the money should be reinvested in primary and secondary education.

Internment photos of Japanese Americans on display

By By Drew Thompson, Staff Writer February 19, 2009

More than 110,000 Japanese-American citizens were forced from their homes and relocated to internment camps from 1942 to 1946 as World War II progressed in Europe. But through a series of photographs, Dorothea Lange told part of that story, which is on display at the Tanner Humanities building from Feb. 19 to March 13.

The Word

February 19, 2009

Red Pulse Magazine gives you The Word on what shows and events to catch in town this week.

Block 8: a play about friendship in Topaz internment camp

By By Steve Coons, Red Pulse Writer February 19, 2009

"Block 8," a new production from Plan B Theatre, centers on Topaz, a concentration camp located a few miles outside of Delta, Utah. Proceeds from Thursday's special Day of Remembrance preview performance will be given to the Topaz Museum in Delta.

?International? is a pleasant surprise

By By Trevor Hale, Staff Writer February 19, 2009

"The International," a new thriller starring Clive Owen and Naomi Watts, was released with little fanfare but was a very pleasant surprise. The movie doesn't take any chances and sticks close to the rule book, but it's a tight, well-executed story that delivers an exciting two hours of entertainment.