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Sororities raise money for orphans

By and • March 28, 2008

When Ellesse Sorbonne returned from a volunteer experience in Mali last summer, she brought with her a knowledge of the poor conditions facing orphanages in Mali. Greek sorority chapters heard about her experience and decided to raise money to donate to the Mali Orphanage Project.

U graduate programs rise in national rankings

By By Carlos Mayorga and By Carlos Mayorga • March 28, 2008

The S.J. Quinney College of Law is the 51st best law school in the country, making the highest jump in national rankings compared with other graduate programs at the U, according to a recent report on the best graduate programs in the nation. The 2009 report by U.

2008 shaping up to be new start for RSL

By By Chris Kamrani and By Chris Kamrani • March 28, 2008

Like many expansion franchises in professional sports, Real Salt Lake has taken its fair share of beatings. The predicament is that most did not anticipate it would take the team three seasons to reach a respectable level. RSL enters its fourth season in Major League Soccer with an overhauled roster, a remarkable stadium to be finished by fall and its most talented squad to date.

Artic pollution appeared in 1800s, researcher says

By By Tayler Covington and By Tayler Covington • March 28, 2008

Polar explorers witnessed pollution in the Arctic as early as 1870, according to a new study conducted by U scientists. Tim Garrett, a professor of meteorology, said that he and many other scientists have been interested in understanding pollution from industries and how that pollution affects the Arctic.

Ute Briefs: Women’s Tennis heads to Provo

By By James Boehly and By James Boehly • March 28, 2008

After a tough loss against South Carolina two weeks ago, the Utah women's tennis team is back in action tonight as it heads to Provo to face San Diego State and UNLV. The Utes (9-5) are ranked No. 56 in the polls and are looking to get back to their winning ways.

Softball: Lesson learned?

By By Jason Peterson and By Jason Peterson • March 28, 2008

On last week's trip to Fullerton, Calif., for the Judy Garman Classic, the U softball team got a taste of what it's trying to become. Amidst a slew of top-notch competition that featured No. 1 Arizona State and No. 14 DePaul, the Utes happened to catch the nation's best softball team in action.

RSL fired up to kick off season against Chicago

By By Tim Haslam and By Tim Haslam • March 28, 2008

The season opener for Real Salt Lake on Saturday will give the team a chance to improve upon a poor opening-day record of 0-1-2. Things looked bright during the first opener RSL ever played as they managed to tie the MetroStars, 0-0. The first game of the second season, RSL traveled to The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

How much is a degree worth?

By By Janice Kopaunik and By Janice Kopaunik • March 28, 2008

Four years ago, I started college with high hopes. I was sold the dream of a brighter world where future potential employers fought over the promising college graduates, offering high salaries, flexible work environments and important responsibilities. I paid my penance.

Distinguished emeritus professor dies

By By Edgar Zuniga Jr. • March 28, 2008

Sitting in his home library with books stacked from the floor up to the ceiling, William Mulder loved to sit down and delve into reading. His wife Helen Mulder said he did so voraciously throughout his life-reading, editing, and remembering everything. William Mulder was an English and American Studies emeritus professor at the U for 41 years as well as founder of the U's Institute for American Studies and the Center for Intercultural Studies, the precursor to the Middle East Center.

Sarkozy improving French, U.S. relations, ambassador says

By By Andrew Cone and By Andrew Cone • March 27, 2008

The status of relations between France and the United States is improving, said Pierre Vimont, ambassador to the United States for France, but there are still a few contentions between the countries. "The relationship between our two countries has been changing for the last eight or nine months since Nicolas Sarkozy has been elected," Vimont said Tuesday during a speech at the Hinckley Institute of Politics.