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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

Wind power program provides campus with energy

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer September 9, 2008

As the U's commitment to sustainability grows, so does its wind power program, which was established in 2005.

Students make predictions, reflect on presidential race

Michelle Obama flopped. Hillary Clinton excelled. Denver had great parties. St. Paul, Minn., had riots. The opinions of four U students who viewed firsthand the Democratic and Republican conventions couldn't be more different, but the thing that surprised them most was how the Republicans came out on top.

River Oaks worst course in Utah

By By Marco Villano, Staff Writer September 9, 2008

A course that I grew up on and have always been a big fan of suddenly became a drag to play this summer. The course is River Oaks, and it gets my vote for worst course of the summer.

Abramoff disgraceful by embezzling from Native American tribes

By By James Sewell September 9, 2008

While the Olympic bid scandal was a big story, the busted boater imbroglio barely made the news. Our outrage has been replaced by apathy. This also contributes to the imperviousness our elected officials feel when accepting tickets to the big game, vacation properties in the Bahamas and golf trips to Scotland.

New Year’s resolution: to golf

By By Marco Villano September 9, 2008

At the stroke of midnight, while celebrating the dawn of a New Year with friends, I had a great idea. Having never made a New Year's resolution, I decided that I would make one for 2008.

A resolution that would be easy to stick with and maybe even accomplish8212;playing a personal record 50 different golf courses in a calendar year

One rule has college football on a highway to hell

By By Chris Kamrani, Asst. Sports Editor September 8, 2008

College football is sending a mixed message to its select group of gridiron warriors. They're saying it's OK to enjoy football, play your heart out and celebrate, but you must wait until your NFL payday to exercise any display of emotion.

U offers options for emergency alerts

By By Rochelle McConkie, News Editor September 8, 2008

Students and faculty can now sign up on their Campus Information System page to receive emergency notifications of situations such as snow closures, power outages, traffic jams or a campus shooting.

Support local businesses

By By Alex Bean September 8, 2008

We can cultivate a unique community here in Utah, something distinct from the rest of the country. Sure, you'll always find the same chain stores everywhere you go in America, but we should do our best to support local businesses and make Utah Utah.

Utes head home after two bitter losses

By By Bryan Chouinard, Staff Writer September 8, 2008

Once again, Utah came out on the wrong side of a nail-biter Sunday against Oregon State. After a full 90 minutes of scoreless soccer, extra time was needed to decide a winner in Corvallis, Ore., and it was the Beavers who netted the winning goal just seven minutes into the first overtime period.

Union working to debug fire alarm system

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor September 8, 2008

A glitch in the Union's fire alarm system sent students streaming outside for the third time in two days Friday afternoon.