- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Golf: Puttin’ Utes take sixth in St. George

By By Tim Haslam • February 12, 2008

The first round on Monday of the Pat Hicks Invitational went well for the Puttin' Utes as they ended the day tied for sixth. Utah finished the day at two strokes over par, 12 strokes behind the leaders from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. However, the second place spot is three strokes away.

Did Suns make a good move? Shaq-diesel’s tank not empty yet

By By Chris Kamrani • February 12, 2008

Many tall tales have taught us during the years to not antagonize the 7-foot-1, 325-lb. guy who has a knack for making people "eat their words." Since four-time NBA champ and media-dubbed "flop" Shaquille O'Neal was shipped to The Valley of the Sun, a cluster of critics have crawled out of their cave dwellings to openly voice their discontent.

Gymnastics: Red Rocks don’t love Thursdays

February 12, 2008

Monday has never been a popular day of the week. Idioms such as "having a case of the Mondays" and song titles such as "Blue Monday" and "I Don't Like Mondays" have stemmed from the general apathy revolving around the start of the work week. For the U gymnastics team, Mondays pale in comparison to what Thursdays are like.

Fatty acids could curb development of diabetes

By By Carlos Mayorga and • February 12, 2008

The number of Americans diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes is increasing, especially among children under five, but U researchers participating in a nationwide pilot study hope new research will lead to further studies and the eventual treatment of the disease.

Solitude: Be one with the snow, bro

By By Kirk Taylor • February 12, 2008

Solitude. The name is fitting. This mountain is a hidden gem with the same snow as Alta Ski Area or Snowbird Ski Resort, but less attitude and shorter lines. The first visit can be a little startling when you realize there is one high-speed lift on the entire mountain.

Resembling the phoenix

By By Ana Breton • February 12, 2008

Dave Baldridge searched inside his T-shirt for one of the few tangible things his friend had left him. A gold medallion of a phoenix on a chain around his neck sparkled in the light. His friend and college roommate at the U, Richard Barnum-Reece, had welded it for him.

Zundel: Religious bias took Romney out of race

By By Aaron Zundel • February 12, 2008

On Thursday, Mitt Romney packed his bags and called it quits in his bid for the presidency of the United States (at least until 2012). Although I'm not necessarily upset by this (it's no secret I'm a huge McCain fan), I must say that after watching the event unfold over the last week, I'm not very enthusiastic about the way it happened.

Four men arrested in connection to fatal shooting

By By Ana Breton • February 12, 2008

A man who allegedly tried to stop a fight over stolen cases of beer was fatally shot Sunday morning during a party, said the victim's friend, Will Kilgore. Robert Ramirez, 26, was shot in the back during a dispute with a group of men at a party attended by many U students at a housing complex at 369 S.

House votes to repeal tuition break for undocumented students

By By Rochelle McConkie • February 12, 2008

When U senior Denise Castañeda watched the final vote come up on the screen, she fell silent, with tears welling up in her eyes. "I don't understand why they need to limit someone's--why they need to limit a child's--opportunity to go to college," Castañeda said. "I work with these students every week, and they try so hard. I don't understand it."

Big Cottonwood Canyon: Brighton’s got more than just ‘boarders

By By Jessica Dunn • February 12, 2008

Brighton is a little different from most Utah ski resorts. It has a laid-back, locals-only feel to it. It's the place where you meet up with friends and make new ones. Brighton doesn't have any fancy lodges or restaurants, and it doesn't need them because it has the terrain.