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Forget student life, I want a bench

By By Steve Coons • November 7, 2007

I like the Marriott Library. It's the only library in Salt Lake City that isn't threatening to send my case to collections. It opens the earliest, closes the latest and isn't specifically marketed toward the prepubescent. But the latest construction closure has seriously impeded my studying.

Greek Row: The cost of going Greek

By By Arthur Raymond • November 7, 2007

Friendship, academic support, leadership, social opportunities, community service and networking -- these are the themes that "run central to all fraternities and sororities," according to the U's Greek Council website. Gaining access to these experiences comes with a price tag.

Software improves dementia scans, study shows

November 7, 2007

U researchers have found that a new type of X-ray software has a better chance of showing which type of dementia a patient has. A study conducted by Norman Foster, a professor at the U's Alzheimer Center, and a team of clinical experts on dementia found that the software can better detect the difference between Alzheimer's and Frontotemporal dementia, dementia or diseases that affect brain functions.

Letter: Fuller’s logic flawed

By and • November 7, 2007

Editor: In her most recent editorial ("Severe California wildfires could have been avoided," Nov. 1) Tiara Fuller claims that to best prevent future wildfires in Southern California and protect the environment, we should endorse policies that encourage logging and removal of undergrowth.

Greek Row: Members opt for service clothes over togas

By By Michael McFall • November 7, 2007

The media might show members of fraternities and sororities as living to "rock 'n' roll all night and party every day," as the band Kiss put it, but service efforts of U Greeks show they have priorities that the stereotypes don't portray. The houses of Greek Row, each of which supports one foundation or philanthropic group, lend their service to the community through monetary donations and helping hands.

Greek Row: Fraternity participation up, sororities down

By By Parker Williams • November 7, 2007

The majority of students who "go greek" join sororities and fraternities during Rush Week, but many organizations recruit new members year-round. With all of the efforts being made to find new members, one might wonder whether fraternities and sororities grow in number of participants.

Buddies gather to raise awareness about the disabled

By By Edgar Zuniga Jr. • November 6, 2007

More than 150 people gathered Thursday night to spread awareness and raise funds for Best Buddies, a nonprofit organization that fosters friendship between people with intellectual disabilities and non-disabled individuals. The organization, founded by Anthony Kennedy Shriver in 1989, also provides opportunities for employment.

Football notebook: Line leads the charge

By By Cody Brunner • November 6, 2007

Plugging the holes Getting called out by an opposing coach might not be the best source of motivation, but it has worked for the Utes this season. After allowing UNLV running back Frank Summers to plow through their defense for 190 yards and three touchdowns earlier this season, Utah players caught wind of the Rebel coaches and players making fun of how they shied away from tackling the 6-foot, 232-pound back.

Bush’s character should be questioned

By By David Servatius • November 6, 2007

It's almost become a comedy routine. Every few weeks, in a moment of frustration, a Democrat bravely blurts out the raw truth about some issue, the usual Republican hypocrites and cowardly fellow Democrats start clucking with phony indignation, and within a couple of days, the offender slinks up to a microphone, apologizes and, more often than not, bursts into tears.

Chem club races alternatively powered car

November 6, 2007

Even with two burned-out motors, U students competing Sunday in a national chemical car race managed to get their car across the finish line. U students Jeff Davis and Derek Harris represented their nine-member team on Sunday when they competed at the Salt Palace Convention Center against 28 schools in the Chem-E-Car Competition, sponsored by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.