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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

Utes win, maintain first place in conference

By By Marco Villano, Staff Writer February 5, 2009

It was another close game for the Runnin' Utes, and for the third game in a row, they found a way to win.

Red Rock focuses outside of gym

In January, the electronic journalism major was one of 12 winners selected from over 100 entries of the NCAA student-athlete artist project. Two of Baskett's photos were on display in the Gaylord National in Washington D.C., home of the 2009 NCAA Convention. Baskett's photos were also showcased in the Jan. 12 issue of NCAA Champion.

Utah hoping to run streak to 11 games

Undefeated in Mountain West Conference play and riding a 10-game winning streak, Utah's string of tough outings continues Wednesday when the Utes face off against the TCU Horned Frogs, 13-7 (5-2).

Snow removal should focus on campus

By By James Sewell February 4, 2009

As the budget crisis gets worse, and it seems likely it will, tough choices have to be made. Will Young and Betz make a small sacrifice for the good of the many? Sure, giving up private residential snow removal won't solve the larger problem the facilities management department is facing, but small symbolic gestures such as this would at least indicate that these men have their priorities straight.

Undocumented tuition battle over?

A controversial bill that has failed in the Utah Legislature every year for the past six years has not been resubmitted, but Utahns for the American Dream are ready to lobby against the bill if it makes it to Capitol Hill this session.

Business school asks for funds for building

The David Eccles School of Business is hoping to tap legislative funds to help with the construction of a new building on campus.

Development expert hired to help expand planning department

Despite a dwindling budget, the College of Architecture and Planning stretched its wallet to add nationally renowned transportation and urban development professor Reid Ewing to its faculty.

Bill would speed student eviction

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer February 4, 2009

Lawmakers are trying again to pass a bill that would allow U Housing and Residential Education to speed up the eviction process of Residence Hall tenants who are too far behind in their rent. As the law is written now, U Housing has to submit the eviction case to the Attorney General's office, a process that takes six weeks.

Melo was vital to Nuggets’ success

By By Marco Villano and By Marco Villano February 4, 2009

West has a better image and is a more likeable character than 'Melo. With it being a toss up, the selection should have gone to the guy with the better average, but the coaches used 'Melo's time off because of a broken hand as an excuse not to vote for him.

U professors join nation in sustainability teach-in

Carroll, a junior in environmental studies, attended the opening event of this year's Focus the U Teach-In on Climate Change. The kickoff was a Webcast and discussion about the new potential to address climate change under President Barack Obama's administration.