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Focus emphasizes feedback, sustainability

By By Michael McFall • February 19, 2008

The Focus Party plans to improve ASUU's relationship with the student body by emphasizing opportunities for students on campus and more actively seeking student feedback. Student feedback To understand what students want, the Focus Party plans to establish a Student Survey and Assessment Board in the Associated Students of the University of Utah.

Niedrich: Free speech doesn’t mean license to mistreat others

By By Anastasia Niedrich • February 19, 2008

Based on its recent actions, the City of Berkeley, Calif., ought to change its slogan to "the sunny city of hippies, liberality and disrespectful free speech." On Jan. 29, the Berkeley City Council awarded a permanent parking space to the anti-war group Code Pink.

Student remembered as adventurous

By By Ana Breton • February 19, 2008

To most of his friends, former U student Michael Pennels was the most adventurous person they had ever met. On one occasion, Pennels and a friend were set on seeing a certain concert. The problem? The concert was in Norway. They went anyway. When he was in high school, Pennels and several of his friends decided that what they really wanted for lunch one day was food from the In-N-Out restaurant in Las Vegas.

Chronicle’s view: The desensitization of mass shootings

February 19, 2008

Northern Illinois University experienced a tragedy Feb. 14. A gunman shot 21 people, killing five, before shooting himself. Like many other mass shootings that have occurred at an alarmingly increased rate, we are left to mourn the loss of lives and innocence without the answer to an eternally asked question -- why? Why has this type of an incident happened again, and why does it feel strangely different this time? Everyone remembers the inability to escape from the ever-flowing fountain of information that the media brought to us regarding Virginia Tech.

There’s more to winter than the hill

By By Kirk Taylor • February 19, 2008

Not everyone skis or snowboards, but there are other options for winter recreation. Running or hiking outdoors might not be the first thing that comes to mind during the winter months, but it can provide a nice alternative to the treadmill at the gym. The trails on the Glenwild preserve are a perfect place to get out and play.

Gymnastics: Beam wobbles don’t stop Red Rocks roll

By By Jon Gilbert • February 19, 2008

The U gymnastics team used its floor routines to defeat the Washington Huskies 197.100-194.675 in Seattle on Saturday. The Red Rocks (6-0) scored their second highest all-around score of the season while introducing upgrades to their routines in the process.

Men’s Hoops: The X-factor

By By Cody Brunner • February 19, 2008

Let me introduce you to Player X. Despite being just 6 feet tall, Player X's basketball skills are undeniable. He always finishes around the rim and can shoot from anywhere on the floor. He hustles, plays tough defense and rarely commits a turnover. Player X is often described as a "pure shooter" with good reason.

Men’s Hoops: Borha, Tillie save the day

February 19, 2008

The likelihood of Kim Tillie and Lawrence Borha being named to the Runnin' Utes' next 16-man All-Century team is next to none. For either of them to be named one of the top 16 players of the last decade is a long shot at best. Still, the celebration at the Huntsman Center of 100 years of Runnin' Ute basketball could have been soured by San Diego State if it weren't for Tillie and Borha.

Spork looks to unite campus groups

By By Michael McFall • February 19, 2008

The Spork Party hopes to build a stronger relationship between ASUU and the student body by bringing campus organizations together under the student government's wing. Crimson Council The party plans to establish a permanent council for student representation outside of the Associated Students of the University of Utah.

Gymnastics: Meet versus Washington a homecoming for Baskett

By By Jon Gilbert • February 18, 2008

Kristina Baskett hopes to make Utah's meet at Washington on Saturday feel like a home meet as much as possible. Baskett grew up just outside of Seattle in Normandy Park, Wash. She decided to attend Utah because of the program's prestige, she said. But her family and friends still follow her gymnastics closely from a distance.