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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

TRAX use levels off despite UTA plans to expand

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

When gas prices peaked, so did the number of riders on the University TRAX line. Since then, however, the percentage of U commuters who use mass transit has returned to about 33 percent, where it has remained for the past three years.

Utes tune up before championships

By By Whitney O'Bannon, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

Only a week away from the Mountain West Conference Championships, the women's track and field team is looking to use this Wildcat Tune-Up weekend to get some rest and prepare for the biggest event of the season.

Utes begin season with 12 straight road games

By By Marco Villano, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

Although most of Salt Lake City is still covered in snow, the Ute baseball season is underway.

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.

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.

Softball adjusts to outdoor play

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

Despite having yet to practice outside in Salt Lake City, the Utes have adjusted well to the outdoor play and have started their season with a 7-3 record.

TRAILS participants take to the slopes

By By Rosemary Campbell, Staff Writer February 19, 2009

Tucker and two other Therapeutic Recreation And Independent Lifestyles participants, Kim Walton and Cliff Christiansen, participated in winter sports before they were paralyzed.

Soccer-inspiried dramatics are ruining NBA players

By By Nick Pappas February 19, 2009

Soccer is bad enough as its own sport. The last thing basketball fans need is other sports acting more like soccer.

The Pulse

By By Trevor Hale, Red Pulse Editor February 19, 2009

Music is an integral part of everyone's life. At least it should be. If it isn't and you actually dislike music and don't find it to be a necessary part of daily life, I truly feel bad for you.

Utes start strong to outshoot Rams

By By Quinn Wilcox, Staff Writer February 19, 2009

Utah's two star players, Warburton and Whipple, were on point as usual and the two managed to outscore the entire Ram team 51-45. Utah's wing duo has been putting up gaudy numbers recently8212;Whipple and Warburton average 22 points and 20 points respectively during the past five games.