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U to honor distinguished alumni

February 14, 2008

Nobel Laureate Mario Capecchi and four U alumni are being recognized as distinguished and honorary alumni by the U's Alumni Association. Members of the association and faculty selected recipients for the Distinguished Alumni Award. The award is given in recognition of Founders Day on Feb.

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February 14, 2008

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Choose Your Own Adventure: Valentine’s Edition

By By Christie Franke • February 14, 2008

Valentine's Day. The very phrase conjures up pink and red images of horror: expensive rose bouquets, chocolates inside cardboard hearts, overly-sentimental cards for lovers that are often so blatantly full of innuendo that it shouldn't even be called innuendo.

Employee sues U after termination

By By Ana Breton • February 14, 2008

A former accountant in the U physics department filed a lawsuit against the U claiming she was terminated because of her sexual orientation and appearance, and because she cared for animals instead of children at her home. Heidi Borjesson said her supervisor helped an employee, who had worked at the U for a shorter amount of time, obtain a promotion after it was announced that the physics department would reduce the size of its staff, according to the civil lawsuit filed in 3rd District Court.

Graduation Guarantee gains support

By By Rochelle McConkie • February 14, 2008

ASUU's Graduation Guarantee advising plan is moving forward after receiving recent stamps of approval from the Academic Senate, Board of Trustees and a number of colleges on campus. The program, which pushes students toward graduation in a timely manner through regular academic advising, will start Fall Semester 2008, depending on the implementation of a new university degree audit reporting system.

Pappas: Anyone free tonight?

By By Nicholas Pappas • February 14, 2008

My first love was a girl named Jessica. She was blonde. She had a lisp, and she was about 6 inches taller than I was. We were four. I had to pull her hair to bring her down to my level. I've had a thing for tall girls ever since. I think we all tend to pine for what could have been.

Journalist ‘not optimistic’ about Middle East

By By Ryan Shelton • February 14, 2008

When he was in power, Saddam Hussein threw extravagant birthday parties every year and invited foreign journalists, such as Ethan Bronner, to watch the "poets" of Iraq sing verses of praise to their dictator. These events were some of the only times American journalists were openly welcomed to Iraq.

Students help Chinese separated by storms

By By Jaime Winston • February 14, 2008

The Chinese Students and Scholars Association at the U is raising money to connect families that have been separated by unusual snowstorms in China. The association has raised about $8,500 since Feb. 2 and has received a $2,000 pledge from a U professor. The group will donate the funds to the Red Cross Society of China, which will help those who have lost electricity and access to transportation in 17 provinces.

Campus Lovin’: Class examines family relationships

By By Jonathan Ng • February 13, 2008

U students can bring home-life into the classroom by taking a course on strengthening family relationships. "The vast majority of persons are happiest on a daily basis and feel most fulfilled and valued when they live in the midst of stable, caring and enduring relationships with others," said Don Herrin, a professor in family and consumer studies.

Campus Lovin’: Showing affection different for LGBTQ couples

By By Clayton Norlen • February 13, 2008

It's not uncommon to see couples holding hands and exchanging quick kisses at the U. However, queer students said they feel as if they can't express their love as openly as their heterosexual peers without receiving cold stares in return. U students Bonnie Owens and Heather Franck have been dating for almost two years.