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Attitude adjustment serves swim team well

By By Jon Gilbert • November 1, 2007

After every practice and every weight training session, the Utes gather together and end their meeting with a team yell. Popular choices include "Go, Utes!" and "Conference Champs!" These Utes don't wear shoulder pads or dunk basketballs. They perfect backstrokes in the pool and somersaults off of a diving board.

Student’s blog nominated in national competition

By By Darcy Posselli • November 1, 2007

A U student's marital mistakes are gaining recognition on a national scale. Chris Clark, a master's of business administration student, was recently chosen as a finalist in a national blog competition. His blog, wifeadvice.com, details mistakes he has made in his marriage, including rating his wife's looks six out of 10 during their honeymoon and coming home several times saying, "I thought about buying you flowers today, but decided not to.

The Word: Chronicle’s guide to the SLC music scene

By By Makena Walsh • November 1, 2007

November 2 Regina Spektor In the Venue (579 W. 200 South) 6 p.m. $20.50 Born in Moscow, Regina Spektor inherited from her photographer father and music professor mother an old Petrof piano, the Czech-made upright with which she would first begin crafting her own melodies at the age of 16.

Clinton fundraiser nearly sold out

By By Ana Breton • November 1, 2007

Because this upcoming Sunday's rally featuring former President Bill Clinton has been sold out, the Hillary Clinton campaign, which the event is raising funds for, has created 200 standing-room tickets. Because the tickets will be for standing room only, their price has been cut to $30, said campaign spokesperson Isaac Baker.

Lacrosse wraps up fall ball

By By Tim Haslam • November 1, 2007

The Ute lacrosse team finished its last home game in its fall-ball season with a 10-3 win over in-state rival Utah State last Sunday. The Utes came out at a torrid pace and jumped ahead of the Aggies 2-0 in the first quarter. Despite the two-goal lead, Utah State's goalie made several saves to prevent the Utes from increasing their lead further.

Fun returns to animation in entertaining ‘Bee Movie’

By By C. Glen Bellamy • November 1, 2007

"Bee Movie" DreamWorks Pictures Directed by Steve Hickner and Simon J. Smith Written by Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Feresten, Barry Marder and Andy Robin Starring the voices of: Jerry Seinfeld, Renee Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, John Goodman, Patrick Warburton, Kathy Bates and Rip Torn Rated PG/90 minutes Opens Nov.

Letter: Study abroad fee increase to help students

November 1, 2007

Editor: I am glad to hear that the U is considering creating more scholarships to allow more students the opportunity to study abroad. I am a U student currently studying abroad at Swansea University in Wales. From my experience abroad, I would highly encourage and recommend everyone who can to challenge themselves and go abroad.

Runnin’ Utes open tonight

November 1, 2007

It's always fun to get a new thing -- especially the first time you take that thing out of the package and marvel at how shiny and new it is. Usually this fun is reserved for taking an iPod, a new DVD or a computer out of the package. Tonight at the Huntsman Center, the fun of unwrapping something new will extend to the basketball floor.

Red Herring: What’s the f***ing story, Wishbone?

By By Orion Archibald • November 1, 2007

According to a press release issued from the PBS website last week, "Wishbone," the wildly successful PBS children's literacy program, is making a triumphant return to the network after a six-year hiatus, with a new cast and a new focus designed to shore up ratings for PBS in the face of season-on-season declines since the early 2000s.

Horoscopes

By By Gabi "the Genuflect Guru" Gaston • November 1, 2007

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Your mind seems to be dwelling on an older relative this week, and not just because your grandma is the only person who will lend you money with your credit score. This senior-centered outlook might end up altering your goals. From now on, your day will center around not slipping in the shower, catching that episode of MacGyver before you fall asleep and quenching that all-consuming tapioca fix.