- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Pixar’s latest winner offers entertainment, important message

By By John Fitzgerald • July 2, 2008

My initial inclinations when watching a new movie are 1) to make sure my son is sound asleep, so I won't be disturbed and 2) to catch the really early show or the really late show, so, just like the first reason, I won't be disturbed. With "WALL?E" I decided to take an unorthodox approach.

Editor’s Note: The Pulse

By By Trevor Hale, Kyle Stegerwald • July 2, 2008

he second issue was harder than the first. You'd think it would be the other way around, but that's not the case. This issue we had more time to prepare, more writers, more designers and more help all around, but all that didn't make it any easier because we also had one big thing that we didn't have the first time.

Cartoon: Right to life

July 2, 2008

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The Drop

By By Kyle Stegerwald, Trevor Hale • July 2, 2008

Street Dogs State of Grace Hellcat Records Available July 8 Mike McColgan has finally come full-circle, calling Hellcat Records home once again. McColgan was a founding member and original vocalist for Dropkick Murphys, but only appeared on the group's Hellcat debut in 1998.

U seeks more options for public transportation

By By Jaime Winston • July 2, 2008

Instead of driving to the U from downtown, Charles Emmett uses public transportation because increasing gas prices are burning a hole in his wallet. "I do have a car, but pretty much only use that to go to the grocery store once a week," he said. "Hopefully we find some kind of alternative fuel source pretty soon.

Hole in the wall: Your humble abode

By By Trevor Hale • July 2, 2008

Although it might look like a run-of-the-mill junk store, Abode is anything but. Located in what appears to be an otherwise vacant lot next to an emissions and inspection business on the corner of 900 East and 1700 South, the little blue building is full of treasures of all kinds.

Enderson goes for perfect record

By By Paige Fieldsted • July 2, 2008

Lauren Endersen is working hard to keep her streak alive-a streak of nine years with a perfect GPA. Endersen, a senior in biology, is hoping to finish out her undergraduate degree with a 4.0 GPA, which she has maintained since junior high school. Not only has she managed to get straight A's, but she has also worked hard to build an impressive track and field record.

Bean: New Wal-Mart building in Sugar House couldn’t hurt

By By Alex Bean • July 2, 2008

Wal-Mart supercenters regularly get a bad reputation. From gutting local mom and pop shops, to increasing traffic and late night noise, it doesn't seem like there's a lot to like about the big box retailer. Salt Lake residents share these concerns over the new Wal-Mart coming to the Sugar House area.

Summer jams bring the heat

By By Trevor Hale • July 2, 2008

June is over. Hard to believe, but don't worry. There are still plenty of summer shows left before the dreaded Fall Semester arrives, when there's too much work and not nearly enough time for fun. Here's the scoop on a few of the bigger shows coming to town this month.

Outdoors enthusiast receives scholarship

By By Anne Roper • July 2, 2008

Karalyn Marzo completed her associate degree at Utah State University, but still couldn't decide on a major. When she transferred to the U, Marzo found a way to combine her love for the outdoors with her studies by majoring in parks, recreation and tourism.