- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Taxation without representation

By By Matteo Jensen • October 3, 2007

The cry that roused the American colonists to action was, "No taxation without representation." Angry and abused, they petitioned for relief and reconciliation with their monarch and motherland. However, when those efforts failed, this complaint served as a powerful motivator, reminding American patriots of the tyranny continuously inflicted upon them.

Healthy U: Field House under-used?

By By Jane Stringham • October 3, 2007

Nestled between Rice-Eccles Stadium and the University Campus Store is a facility where U students are a card swipe away from a variety of free gym equipment. The Einar Nielsen Field House, located at 375 S. 1400 East, provides amenities such as tennis courts, cardio machines, whirlpools, saunas and both free and circuit weights to U students and faculty.

MWC Power Rankings

October 3, 2007

1. Wyoming (3-1, 0-0) Next: vs. TCU The bye week came at a great time for the Cowboys, as they've had two weeks to prepare for upcoming TCU. If Wyoming can tidy up its minus-1 turnover margin and continue their No. 1 ranked overall defense in the conference, Wyoming will be able to retain its pole position for another week.

Football notes

By By Cody Brunner • October 3, 2007

The Utes will play on national television for the first time this year on Friday night when they travel to Kentucky to take on Louisville. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. "Everybody wants to play on national (television) so it's exciting for us," Utah quarterback Brian Johnson said.

Cubs are team of destiny

October 3, 2007

Hey Cubs fans, break out the Old Style and stogies -- this is "Anno Catuli," aka The Year of Our Cubs. The Anno Catuli sign -- which currently reads AC006299 and looms behind right field -- counts the years it's been since division, league and world championships.

Healthy U: Workout need focus? Hire trainer

By By Ana Breton • October 3, 2007

If you're having trouble sticking to a workout routine, finding excitement levels for exercise fading fast or failing to meet weight-loss goals, you might find luck hiring someone who'd keep you motivated by the hour. The Field House has three certified personal trainers willing to help students with their fitness needs and goals to get in shape.

Healthy U: Chartwells cuts trans fats

By By Constance Yonashiro • October 3, 2007

The next time you grab a snack or meal from a cafeteria on campus, it will likely be trans-fat free. Chartwells, the U's contracted food provider, has removed trans fats from its food as part of a campaign to promote healthier eating for students. The company is also using fresh locally grown produce in many of its dishes.

Convicted murderer gets help at U Hospital

By By Parker Williams • October 3, 2007

Convicted murderer Danny Martin Gallegos is receiving treatment at the University Hospital after a police officer shot him in Wyoming after his escape from jail. Gallegos, along with Juan Diaz-Arevalo, escaped from the Daggett County Jail on Sept. 23. Officers caught up with the fugitives near Rock Springs, Wyo.

Need a date? Buy one

By By Tina Siu • October 3, 2007

Adam Young was auctioned off Friday night during Crimson Nights. He had hoped to receive at least $25, but ended $5 shy of that goal. "I'm really just here to 'rock the U,'" said Young, an associate director of campus relations in the Union Programming Council.

U volleyball picking up the pace

October 3, 2007

The volleyball teams of Utah and New Mexico State share one unflattering thing in common: a joint futility against teams in the Top 25. For the Aggies, their 0-3 record against top-25 competition doesn't mean the same as the Utes' 1-4 record, given that those three losses are the only blemishes on New Mexico State's record so far.