- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Utes can’t take Jackrabbits lightly

By By Natalie Dicou • November 28, 2007

Tonight the U women's basketball team is set to play its first game on the mainland since winning two of three in the Oahu Classic during the Thanksgiving weekend. Next up for the Utes is South Dakota State at the Huntsman Center tonight. Less-informed women's basketball fans might wonder, "Who is South Dakota State?" Head coach Elaine Elliott knows exactly who the Jackrabbits are.

Bennion Center turns 20

By By Clayton Norlen • November 28, 2007

The Lowell Bennion Community Service Center is celebrating 20 years of service on campus by encouraging others to lend a hand. Over the next 20 weeks, the Bennion Center will be promoting service in the community and among students. The center released a handbook for the holidays to inform the public about convenient and easy service opportunities.

Police briefs

By By Ana Breton • November 27, 2007

Police Report: Stolen banners, erratic behavior and rhyming harassment calls 11/2 A student reported he was being physically threatened and followed by another student near the Merrill Engineering Building. The student reportedly making the threats has been referred for counseling.

Marathon man: Preparing for the winter months

November 27, 2007

Editor's Note: This is a recurring feature of the Activities section. Tony Pizza began training Sept. 15 for the 2008 Salt Lake City Marathon and will be writing updates on his successes and failures until the April 19, 2008, race date. The holiday season can be brutal on the bank account.

Football notes: Season not over yet

By By Cody Brunner • November 27, 2007

Licking the wounds In a game that will likely go down in the history of the rivalry as "Fourth-and-18," the Utes had every chance to win it late against rival BYU. But they didn't. The Utah offense struggled to get anything past BYU's smothering defense, scoring its only touchdown late in the fourth quarter and finishing the game with 244 total yards.

Utah schools looking to share data

November 27, 2007

Phil Smith wants to test methods of capturing harmful carbon dioxide gases, but he says without a new data link between Utah colleges he can't run the simulations needed to test his ideas. The program, called the Utah GRID system, would allow researchers at the U and Utah State University to digitally share information and computer software.

Tasers gone wild

By By Nicholas Pappas • November 27, 2007

I've been pulled over -- many times. Like the usual teenager, I considered the speed limit as more of a thoughtful suggestion than an actual posted law. The only part of our body we actually lose weight in as we age is our right foot. I've met Officer Friendly.

The hits keep coming

By By David Servatius • November 27, 2007

At the dedication of the CIA building bearing his name in Washington, D.C., George Bush Sr. said, "I have nothing but contempt and anger for those who betray the trust by exposing the name of our sources. They are, in my view, the most insidious of traitors.

Sustainability office seeks intern

By By Arthur Raymond • November 27, 2007

The U's Office of Sustainability is offering an internship position for Spring Semester. Interns will work with office staff, fellow interns and volunteers on a variety of projects and issues focused on campus sustainability. Craig Forster, interim director, said the position provides a "unique experience" for hands-on involvement tackling issues surrounding environmental sustainability.

Paid to play

By By Eric Williams • November 27, 2007

People come to Utah from all over the world to ski and board the best snow on Earth. Students at the U are no exception, and some of the U's faculty were also drawn here by the beautiful Wasatch Mountains and the easy access to some of the world's most famous ski resorts.