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Dramatic Agenda

April 21, 2008

Scandal, politics and a sound fiscal policy? Yes, please! "Treasure," the original play by U theater faculty member Timothy Slover, opens tonight at Studio 115 of the Performing Arts Building. Based on the true story of Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, Slover's play presents 18th century politics in all its adulterous and conniving glory.

Five reasons to get off your couch (4/17)

April 21, 2008

Thu., April 17 SLCC Community Writing Center Presents: Writing, Racism and Taboo Language Free 6 p.m. SLCC Community Writing Center, (210 E. 400 South, Suite 8) A "taboo" is defined as any act, condition or type of physical contact that, if undertaken or manifested, could result in adverse consequences for the well being of a given community.

Young to sign climate pact

April 21, 2008

U President Michael Young announced Thursday that he will sign the American College and University President's Climate Commitment during Tuesday's Earth Day celebration -- an action long awaited by some students and faculty. The commitment, which boasts over 500 signatories, provides institutions with guidelines for reducing carbon emissions and combating global warming.

Global warming hot topic at Polar Palooza

By By Melissa Oveson • April 21, 2008

In 1975, George Divoky traveled to Cooper Island in the Arctic to start a study that would focus on seabirds. Thirty-three years later, Divoky said his study has turned into much more as he has watched the effects of global warming on young birds. A once growing colony of birds has already dropped in numbers as ice begins to melt and fish become scarce.

Shattuck: Voting for America’s Next Top Drinking Buddy

By By Ryan Shattuck • April 21, 2008

There once was a man from Nantucket, Lost everything in the stock market. It wasn't a joke, That he soon was broke, And became rather aggravated with the way in which the hosts of last week's presidential debate, Charlie Gibson and George Stephanopoulos, instead of asking questions relating to the economy and other issues that affect Americans, focused on such banal issues as the wearing of a flag pin.

Protestors clash over China Olympics

April 21, 2008

While Tibetan students and members of the Salt Lake community walked through downtown Salt Lake City on Sunday to oppose China's occupation of Tibet, Chinese students and community members held a rival protest to show support for the Chinese government and the Beijing Olympics.

Golf takes seventh at Cougar Classic

By By Tim Haslam • April 21, 2008

The Puttin' Utes placed seventh at the PING Cougar Classic in Provo on Saturday. Utah played well through the first round and held a one-under-par score after the initial day. On the 17th hole, senior Nic Larson hit a high ball onto the right side of the green that stopped within two feet of the hole.

Researchers develop ultra-fast computer circuits

By By Carlos Mayorga • April 18, 2008

Super-fast computers that operate on far-infrared light rather than electricity could be developed in as few as 10 years, said a group of U engineers that developed circuits to guide the infrared light. Engineers explored the use of this infrared light, called terahertz radiation, which is part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Textbook dealer opens near U

By By Ana Breton • April 18, 2008

Bucks4Books opened this week with a sign that promised students a "refreshing" new experience in textbook buying. However, because the bookstore opened in the 1330 E. 200 South spot where a branch of Beat the Bookstore Inc. used to be, the new business might have to work to clear the negative baggage that comes with its location.

U ranks 84th in recycling competition

By By Rochelle McConkie • April 18, 2008

Campus sustainability leaders said the U could have done better in this year's Recyclemania competition of colleges and universities nationwide, but they said the U did respectably in its premier year of organized recycling. Out of 400 universities, the U placed 84th for recycling paper and 139th for cardboard.