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Grading: Underwater basket weaving not an option for athletes

By By Constance Yonashiro • September 26, 2007

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Grading: Do employers care about GPA?

By By Parker Williams • September 26, 2007

College graduates make more money, on average, than those who hold no degree, thus propelling most students toward the common goal of graduation. But when a student with a C average earns the same degree as a student with an A average, it begs the question: Should students be concerned about their grade point average? Stan Inman, director of Career Services at the U, said although an employer may not state a minimum GPA requirement, students shouldn't ignore their GPAs.

Sci-Fi fans flock to campus

By By Parker Williams • September 26, 2007

If you think you know where Darth Vader is from, guess again. He's not from a galaxy far, far away -- he's British. David Prowse, originally from England, starred as Darth Vader in the first three Star Wars films. Prowse, along with nine other celebrities from the sci-fi world, were among the attractions at this year's Mountain-Con Science Fiction Celebration held on campus.

Chicana/o students given scholarships

By By Edgar Zuniga Jr. • September 26, 2007

Gratitude was in the air as hundreds of students, faculty and members of the community gathered in the Union Ballroom on Friday night for the 32nd annual Chicano Scholarship Banquet. The Chicano Scholarship Fund Committee awarded 12 scholarships to recent high school graduates, undergraduates and graduate students, and also renewed two full-ride scholarships for students.

Need a major? Browse the expo

By By Tina Siu • September 26, 2007

Students unsure about what they want to major in will be able to talk to representatives from every department on campus Wednesday at the U's annual Major Exploration Expo. The expo, which is being held in the Union, brings together departments and colleges across campus and highlights the different majors and programs students can enroll in.

LEAP offers head start

By By Edgar Zuniga Jr. • September 26, 2007

High school seniors often stress for months deciding which colleges to apply to, what major to choose and how to become involved in campus life. However, the LEAP program helps to guide them through the process. "LEAP is a really successful program, helping students navigate through their first year," said Carolan Ownby, service learning LEAP professor.

District judge returns to the U

By By Carlos Mayorga • September 26, 2007

U.S. District Judge Paul G. Cassell announced last Friday that he will rejoin the S.J. Quinney College of Law after submitting his letter of resignation to President George W. Bush. "We, as a college, are absolutely thrilled to have him," said Hiram Chodosh, dean of the College of Law.

Grading: Life as a 4.0 student

By By Ana Breton • September 26, 2007

It's the academic symbol of perfection: a 4.0 GPA. Annalee Lord, a senior majoring in international studies with two minors in Arabic and theatre, is one of those students who keeps her grades at almost a full point higher than the U's average GPA (3.16). She has kept a 4.

Grading: U raises admission requirements

By By Rochelle McConkie • September 26, 2007

The U might be easier to get into than other universities nationwide, but administrators said they are looking into upping admissions requirements in the next few years. Requirements for the U admissions index, a number calculated using incoming students' grade point averages and ACT composite scores to show eligibility, might be raised from 95 to 100, said Associate Director of Admissions Carolyn Dyson.

Volleyball tames Wildcats at home

By By Natalie Dicou • September 26, 2007

The U women's volleyball team finally got a chance to do something it hasn't done since last season: dominate an opponent. Utah (4-7, 1-2) sent Weber State (5-7) home with a loss after a quick, three-game match Tuesday. Having been on the losing end of the only other three-game match the Utes have contested all year, the victory was a step in the right direction.