- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Business school receives third Best of State Award

By By Anne Roper and By Anne Roper • June 11, 2008

U students might like to say they are the best in the state, but Cameron Bailey has the award to prove it. Bailey received the Utah Best of State 2008 award for Outstanding College/University Student. "I'm quite honored and thankful for the award," Bailey said.

Volleyball looks forward to new season

By By Paige Fieldsted and By Paige Fieldsted • June 11, 2008

Now that spring practices are behind, the U women's volleyball team is focusing on strength training and conditioning as it looks forward to the upcoming season. With several changes in the works, there is a lot for the team to look forward to. Nationally recognized blocker Emillie Toone will be making her return to the starting lineup after redshirting last season becauseof a knee injury.

Cengiz: Academic inquiriy failing on global warming

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Cartoon: Cannon

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Pappas: The Mtn.’s broadcast is a molehill

By By Nick Pappas and By Nick Pappas • June 11, 2008

Craig Thompson, Mountain West Conference Commissioner, is walking the streets naked, smiling and waving at the crowd. Many might laugh and point, but most will look away. The Mtn. has finally reached its much needed deal with DirecTV, but nothing will be able to hide the flaws in the body of the network.

Football team puts emphasis on offense

By By James Boehly and By James Boehly • June 11, 2008

After a strong focus on loading up on defense last year, Kyle Whittingham's fourth recruiting class has shifted to the other side of the ball, as the majority of recruits are offensive players. "We feel that we have put together another solid recruiting class that has a lot of talent and potential," head coach Whittingham said.

Bryant shares court space with Jazz

By By Chris Kamrani and By Chris Kamrani • June 11, 2008

It turns out, former Ute sharpshooter and team captain Johnnie Bryant has some basketball left to be played. A week ago, the Runnin' Utes' second-leading scorer from last season participated in a pre-draft workout for the Utah Jazz. The Jazz own the No. 23 pick in this year's draft, and the main attraction at the workout was Georgetown center and probable first-round pick Roy Hibbert.

Volunteers lead Special Olympics team to victory

By By Jed Brinton and By Jed Brinton • June 11, 2008

Volunteer coaches from the U's Lowell Bennion Community Service Center led a team of Special Olympics athletes to the Utah Summer Games last weekend where they competed in track and field, cycling and soccer. The U team brought home 23 medals, and three members of the U team qualified for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games that will be held in February.

Companies compete for U geology students

By By Jaime Winston and By Jaime Winston • June 11, 2008

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Shaphard focuses on championships

By By Tim Haslam and By Tim Haslam • June 11, 2008

In life, there are many people we meet and know who have changed our life for good or for bad. For U track star Chelsea Shapard, all it took was one man who saw the potential she had to become a great track athlete. That man was David Yocum. Yocum was a family friend and the husband of Shapard's high school soccer coach.