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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 need two wins to lead MWC pack

By By Bryan Chouinard, Staff Writer October 22, 2008

With the season moving toward its end, and the conference tournament right around the corner, the Utes are looking to work out the final kinks and hit their stride at just the right time.

Students fight child poverty

Students in the LEAP program are taking a stand against child poverty in their own communities by reaching out to youngsters in need of school supplies.

U.S. health care system in need of major reform

By By Emily Rodriguez-Vargas October 22, 2008

When you cast your vote Nov. 4, keep in mind which candidate will have students in mind when it comes to providing the best health care.

Eco-friendly scooters still pose safety risk

By By Steven Warrick October 22, 2008

Scooters have a lot to offer college students, being both economical and handy. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't understand just how dangerous it can be to ride a scooter.

Kappa vandalism taken too lightly

By By Jeffrey Jenkins October 22, 2008

This light penalty sends the message to future participants in malicious and benign acts of vandalism that, if questioned, they can lie about their involvement and possibly pay a fraction of the total cost of repair.

U’s pep band should play ‘Louie Louie’ for Sakoda

October 22, 2008

Why don't we hear "Louie Louie" from the band? It is a wonderful band song anyway, but especially for us now.

Utah picked for top slot in preseason poll

By By Quinn Wilcox, Staff Writer October 22, 2008

Once all the preseason picks were in, Utah found itself with two preseason first-team Mountain West Conference players, the preseason conference player of the year and the No. 1 slot in MWC's preseason poll.

Players spike in rankings

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer October 22, 2008

A Utah volleyball player has been named Mountain West Conference Player of the Week for the past three weeks.

Rape prevention well worth cost

October 22, 2008

Losing this service on campus suggests to future and current victims that the U can't afford to protect them. Even one prevented rape is well worth the expense.

U researchers theorize on Southern Utah dinosaur dance floor

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor October 21, 2008

The multiple tracks, which spread across an area the size of a football field, are proof that the sand dunes of Southern Utah experienced periods of wet climates during the early Jurassic period, and that dinosaurs might have lived in a close-knit community near water.