- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Women’s Hoops: Records are made to be set

By By Natalie Dicou and By Natalie Dicou • February 28, 2008

Get out the history books -- some revisions are in order. After downing TCU on Wednesday night, the U women's basketball team secured its place in Utah basketball history with an unprecedented 19th-straight win. The No. 16 Utes broke the previous record of 18 consecutive victories set in 1977.

Cartoon: HB 473 Blowout Clearence Sale!

By and • February 28, 2008

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Advice: Get a hooker

By By Alexandra Gregory and Clayton Norlen and By Alexandra Gregory and Clayton Norlen • February 28, 2008

Dear He Says, She Says, I've always considered myself a typical guy -- I'm really into sports, beer and beautiful girls. But something has always bugged me about myself, and I need to fix it. Over the past few relationships I've been in, I've developed a desire to try on women's clothing.

Boehly: Elliott’s team second to none…in history

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

At the beginning of the season, nobody gave the U women's basketball team a chance. Most "analysts" predicted that the team would finish somewhere in the middle of the final MWC standings. Many saw the Utes' season as nothing more or less than ordinary. I guess they were wrong.

Men’s Hoops: Runnin’ Utes drop third straight

By By Cody Brunner and By Cody Brunner • February 28, 2008

Going into Wednesday night's contest at TCU, Runnin' Utes head coach Jim Boylen knew his team had to stop the Horned Frogs' dynamic trio of Brent Hackett, Kevin Langford and Alvardo Parker. So much for preparation. TCU's big three had their way with the Utes throughout the game and the result was a 67-61 loss for Utah -- its third consecutive defeat.

Chronicle’s view: Remember U for research, not gun policy

By and • February 28, 2008

Our Legislature keeps reloading the clip. On Capitol Hill, carrying weapons at the U seems to come up with every new session. This year, the concern is a matter of clarification. House Bill 473 would rewrite state firearm code so that concealed weapons permit holders would be allowed to visibly carry their firearms on public school campuses, in hospitals and even in Rice-Eccles Stadium during a heated rivalry game.

Population database aids research

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

Clinical researchers gathered on Wednesday to discuss the role genetics plays in the fight against cancer and other genetic diseases. A connection can be studied, thanks to Utah's valuable genetic records, they said. The Utah Population Database, which is administered by the U and managed by the Huntsman Cancer Institute, has been an important tool for recognizing genetic patterns and identifying the genes that have caused deadly diseases for more than 30 years.

Gymnastics: Red Rocks get rare breather late in season

By By Jon Gilbert and By Jon Gilbert • February 27, 2008

Things just keep falling into place for the U gymnastics team. Through the first half of the season, Utah spent much of its time answering questions of depth and demonstrating team spirit that was seldom witnessed in 2007. Now the team has a rare week off from competition, and they couldn't have picked a better week.

Ute Briefs (2/27)

By and • February 27, 2008

The U swimming and diving team heads to Oklahoma City this week to compete in the 2008 MWC Championships. The competition begins today and runs through Saturday. A number of Utah swimmers, particularly on the women's side, have a great chance at qualifying for the NCAA championships at the meet.

Cartoon: Nader’s fifth time is a charm

By By Ryan Collett and By Ryan Collett • February 27, 2008

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