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Shattuck: Live healthier, live longer

By By Ryan Shattuck and By Ryan Shattuck • March 24, 2008

I've accepted the fact that April 19 will probably be the day I die. "Why is Ryan dying at such a young age?" a few readers might ask. "Will it be a slow and painful death as he deserves?" most readers will hope. I believe I will soon die, for April 19 is the day of the Salt Lake City Half Marathon.

Servatius: Where’s the magic in Obama?

By By David Servatius and By David Servatius • March 24, 2008

I feel like the guy who's staring at the ultrasound and seeing nothing but fuzzy blobs while everyone else is squealing about little toes and noses. I want to feel the magic of Barack Obama. I do. It looks so exhilarating. I want an American hero as much as anyone else, and I'll be the first to admit that the frenzy surrounding the Illinois senator has a whiff of something historic about it.

Cartoon: Frequent buyer card

By By Jeremiah Daraius and By Jeremiah Daraius • March 24, 2008

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Focus sweeps ASUU elections

By By Michael McFall and By Michael McFall • March 24, 2008

In one of the biggest landslides in recent student government election history, the Focus Party won the election for student body president with nearly 64 percent of the vote. Patrick Reimherr, the Focus presidential candidate, and his running mate, Jon Hayes, received 1,741 votes compared to the 964 votes received by Spork candidate Graham Anderson and running mate John Bowers.

Regents approve U tuition increase

By By Rochelle McConkie and By Rochelle McConkie • March 24, 2008

The State Board of Regents approved a 6 percent tuition increase for the U last week at its meeting in St. George. With this increase, the average resident student taking a 15-hour course load will pay $256.20 more for tuition every semester. Regents spokeswoman Amanda Covington said that at 5.

Pappas: The reality of reality TV

By By Nicholas Pappas and By Nicholas Pappas • March 24, 2008

Louis William Conradt Jr. was many things. He was a successful assistant district attorney in Texas. He was a brother and friend. He also solicited children for sex. Some would call him a monster. Others would say he needed help. Regardless, he is dead. In November 2006, the press and the police raided his house to seek justice and, more importantly, to humiliate the man.

Regents approve U tuition increase

By By Rochelle McConkie and By Rochelle McConkie • March 22, 2008

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Utes two-step past UTEP

By and • March 22, 2008

It wasn't the Big Dance, but the Runnin' Utes still managed to showcase their post-season moves as they two-stepped their way past UTEP in the opening round of the inaugural College Basketball Invitational. Luke Nevill scored 16 points, hauled in 12 rebounds and managed four assists as Utah beat the Miners 81-69, in El Paso, Texas, to hand UTEP just their third home loss of the season on Wednesday night.

Gator attack methods revealed

By and • March 22, 2008

While watching a group of young alligators swimming in a biology lab, U doctorate student T. J. Uriona noticed that the water didn't ripple when the alligators changed their positions. Uriona and his biology professor, Colleen Farmer, decided to investigate the peculiarity and discovered that alligators have an evolved tool for attacking prey.

Election grievances heard

By By Rochelle McConkie and Michael McFall and By Rochelle McConkie and Michael McFall • March 22, 2008

The Focus Party was fined $150 for failing to pay sales tax on campaign items. The party used a U account to pay for fliers at a local printing business, which made it tax exempt. The Election Committee reduced the fine from $500 to $150, but said that it was necessary to hold the party accountable for its financial actions and set precedence for future elections, as well as to show respect for the U.