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Father, son to graduate together

April 18, 2008

Mark Menatti was 6 years old when he stood in a stadium watching his father graduate from California Polytech State University in San Luis Obispo. Twenty-three years later, he will be the one standing with the cap and gown ready to graduate. His father, John, will have worn the same cap and gown just five hours earlier.

Rugby ready, confident for playoffs

By By Jason Peterson • April 18, 2008

For four months, the U rugby team scrummed and scratched its way through a tough schedule, a handful of devastating injuries and, lately, general disrespect from the national media. Yet, the Utes can hardly contain their excitement. That's because the USA Rugby/National Guard Division I playoffs -- the driving goal behind Utah's 13-4 season thus far -- are finally here.

Football: Spring fling

By By Cody Brunner • April 18, 2008

For those craving a college football fix this spring, look no further than the sixth-annual Red-White game tomorrow at Rice-Eccles Stadium at 1 p.m. The scrimmage is the last practice for the Utes before they head into the offseason and will be preceded by a MUSS game at 11 a.

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.

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.

MEChA receives diversity award

By By Clayton Norlen • April 18, 2008

The ASUU Diversity Board recognized the student group Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlan with the first annual Activism and Social Justice Award. This award recognizes M.E.Ch.A for its excellence in community building, affirming positive identity and cultivation of leadership on campus and the Salt Lake community.

Niedrich: Procrastination doesn’t pay

By By Anastasia Niedrich • April 18, 2008

Every year around this time, millions of procrastinating Americans flock to post offices and other mailing stores to postmark their tax returns before the midnight deadline on April 15. The ones that aren't flocking to physical mailing establishments are likely either sweating potential penalties and audits they might get from the IRS for failing to file their return on time or flocking to a computer to file their tax returns or extension requests electronically.

Baseball: Tough road test in New Mexico

By By Cody Brunner • April 18, 2008

On the heels of an abysmal weekend against San Diego State, the U baseball team would likely welcome an Air Force or UVSC matchup on its schedule. No such luck. Instead, the Utes go on the road for a three-game series against one of the hottest teams in the Mountain West Conference in New Mexico (24-14, 8-4).

Golf: Puttin’ Utes travel to Happy Valley

By By Tim Haslam • April 18, 2008

The Puttin' Utes are in action on Friday and Saturday at the 46th-annual PING Cougar Classic in Provo. The tournament will be played at the Riverside Country Club. In 2007, BYU won the tournament with a team score of 32-under-par. Utah took sixth in the tournament following great play by former Utah golfer Dustin Pimm and senior Steve Broker.

Dicou: Football junkies get last fix for a while

By By Natalie Dicou • April 18, 2008

Ah, the red-white game -- one last chance for football junkies to get their gridiron fix before college football goes away for a long, long time. The game allows Ute fans a chance to check out next season's up-and-comers and get excited about the now seemingly distant 2008 football season.