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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

Scandinavian invasion

By By Christie Franke, Red Pulse Contributor September 25, 2008

The Utah Symphony has two Scandinavian performers, conductor Hannu Lintu and violinist Henning Kraggerud, coming to play.

Former Utah governor calls for cleaner air

By By Dan Treasure, Staff Writer September 25, 2008

Former Utah Gov. Olene Walker personally feels the effects of Utah's poor air quality. At a forum held Wednesday at the Hinckley Institute of Politics, Walker said she has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis8212;a disease in which air quality is a factor.

The Word

By By Trevor Hale September 25, 2008

Find out about the shows playing in Salt Lake City this weekend with bands such as Lagwagon, Dr. Dog as well as the X-96 Big Ass Show.

U sees rise in medical students interested in primary care

By By Michael Olson, Staff Writer September 25, 2008

The number of medical students graduating in primary care, which includes family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics, has dropped over the past 10 years. However, the U saw a rise in the number of medical students interested in primary care from 2007 to 2008.

Youth vote could turn some political races blue, panel says

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor September 25, 2008

In a time of economic upheaval, high energy costs and an unpopular war, Utah remains as conservative as ever, panelists said Wednesday at the Hinckley Institute of Politics.

U should follow anti-idling campaign

By By Craig Forster September 25, 2008

Our local mayors are joining others across the country in inviting drivers to save gas, improve air quality and promote good health by turning off car engines whenever parked and waiting for more than 10 seconds (except in traffic).

U professor recieves $500,000 award

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor September 25, 2008

Susan Mango uses expensive equipment for her research at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, but with the drop in the economy she said it can be difficult to find funding for research.

U students attend leadership forum in China

By By H. Rachelle Graham, Staff Writer September 25, 2008

As part of the U's internationalization effort in 2008, two students were sent to an annual forum in China to discuss economic and political changes.

Documentary strikes delicate balance

By By Trevor Hale, Red Pulse Editor September 25, 2008

Director James Marsh has crafted an extremely entertaining film that, at times, almost forgets it's a documentary. Full of humor, suspense, drama and everything else that makes for an amazing story, the movie mostly benefits from Petit. The glow and excitement he shows when he thinks back to that day almost 35 years ago is enough to make anyone believe he's just a man that lives for the chance to perform.

U researches say eat less, reduce aging

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor September 25, 2008

Millions of dollars are spent on anti-aging pills and plastic surgery every year, but U researchers have been able to show why eating fewer calories is a much cheaper way to preserve youth.