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American West Center moves to Ft. Douglas

By By Clayton Norlen • October 1, 2007

The American West Center held a housewarming ceremony on Sept. 26 to celebrate its relocation to the historic area surrounding Fort Douglas. "The American West Center was originally founded in 1964 by two professors in the history department who were dedicated to preserving the West," said Dave Pershing, senior vice president for academic affairs.

U gets a seat at the table of eco-friendly group

By By Arthur Raymond • October 1, 2007

"Our vision is to see higher education take a leadership role in preparing students and employees to achieve a just and sustainable society. The campus itself would serve as a model of sustainability, with curriculum and operations reflecting an integrative approach to learning and practice.

Piper’s pick

September 29, 2007

Blowouts aren't an exact science for normal human beings. I don't know about you, but I don't usually remember the specific outcomes of past mis-matchups.

Walkin’ the walk in a winter wonderland

September 29, 2007

The worse the weather got, the better the Utes played. Nothing, not even a late-September snow storm was going to deny the Utes from making a statement following their first shutout in 14 years.

Jekyll or Hyde?

By By Cody Brunner • September 29, 2007

Following a humiliating loss to UNLV a week ago, many Utah fans were left wondering whom they had just watched. Was that the same team that a week prior had sent shock waves throughout college football by embarrassing No. 11 UCLA? Ute fans weren't the only people who left Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas in a haze of confusion last Saturday.

Utes dig record in ‘Danger’

September 28, 2007

When Beth Launiere sensed that her team lacked confidence after the string of tough losses the Utes experienced during their pre-conference schedule, she didn't go reaching for a shipment of Eric Blumenthal self-help books. She didn't reach for the number of the nearest sports psychologist, either.

Cartoon: Bush is a monkey

September 28, 2007

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Hunger banquet focuses on food inequality

By By Jonathan Long • September 28, 2007

In an effort to create awareness of the inequality of food distribution in the world, the Bennion Community Service Center held its seventh annual hunger banquet Tuesday evening in the Union Saltair Room. The banquet was set up as a metaphor to visually illustrate the inequality facing the world's population, said James Bradley, who co-hosted the banquet.

The Chronicle’s View: Cosmo’s asking for it

September 28, 2007

So, you got us. We woke up Wednesday morning and noticed absolutely nothing until The Chronicle staff photographer told us that we'd been had. In fact, The Chronicle was the first to report it to campus police. We were embarrassed until we heard that to open the can of pranks leading to the Holy War, you toilet-papered us.

RSL looks to keep slim playoff hopes alive

By By Jon Gilbert • September 28, 2007

Although Real Salt Lake enters Saturday's match with the New York Red Bulls clawing for a spot in the playoffs, the RSL players might be fighting for their jobs. Head coach Jason Kreis has made it clear that the end of this season will help frame the club he produces for next year's campaign.