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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

Bike collective sees drop in use

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer February 13, 2009

Bicyclists typically let their bikes rest during the winter months, but the U Bicycle Collective did not expect the drop in participation that they have experienced recently, said Weston Edwards, director of the group.

U offers eCards for Valentine?s

By By Alex Cragun, Staff Writer February 13, 2009

In a campaign designed to reach out to U students and community members through electronic cards, the marketing and communications department on campus developed eCards with newly created cartoon characters Red Rover and Lil Swoop.

Rain clouds don?t hold a candle to the economy

By By James Sewell February 13, 2009

I want to live in a place that values education and social consciousness and wants to reward me (only moderately) for working toward meaningful ends. Surely the United States of America, the greatest country in the world, is able to do this. Or is it?

Conference will address evolution and human aggression

By By Blair Dee Hodges, Staff Writer February 13, 2009

Carrier, alongside other biology, psychology and anthropology professors, will meet at the U to discuss how evolution can illuminate the understanding of human aggression and violence in a forum from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27.

Light could detect material cracks

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor February 13, 2009

With just the small pieces of a silver mirror, U researchers might be able to prevent a disaster by detecting whether aircraft parts such as tails and wings are deteriorating.

Member of first artificial heart transplant team dies

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer February 13, 2009

Kolff spent his life saving and improving the lives of others until he died Feb. 11 at age 97, three days shy of his birthday. Kolff died of natural causes at a hospital in Philadelphia, where he lived for 12 years after retiring from the U, said Chris Nelson, a spokesman for U health sciences.

Utah takes on championship hosts

By By Bryan Chouinard, Staff Writer February 13, 2009

The last time Utah traveled to Lincoln, Neb., was in March 2007, when the No. 5 Red Rocks fell to the then-No.7 Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Boylen brings back winning ways

By By Marco Villano, Staff Writer February 13, 2009

After beating San Diego State on Wednesday, the Utes extended their overall win streak to five and their home win streak to eight games. This streak is the longest since the 2004-2005 season, when Utah went 16-0 at home.

Verboseness a trap for college students

By By Spencer Merrick February 13, 2009

As our vocabulary increases during college, let's be sure to use it to better communication, not our perceived intelligence. It's no easier to understand people who are trying to patch up a pointless statement with haughty wordiness than it is to understand people who are speaking with their mouth full of marshmallows.

Stimulus money should go to homeowners, not bankers

February 13, 2009

I am sick to no end of international bankers getting more money. I am convinced that they have absolutely zero interest in preserving the American dream, "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness (Property)."