- The Daily Utah Chronicle

In Depth: Candidates focus on transit, local business

By By Jane Stringham • September 5, 2007

The four candidates vying to fill the District 6 City Council seat vacated by current mayoral candidate Dave Buhler all boast diplomas from the U. All stress a concern for small, local businesses, and all are Salt Lake natives. So what, exactly, makes them different? Voters in District 6, which encompasses much of Sugar House, the Hogle Zoo, Bonneville Heights and the U campus, will choose from business consultant Ellen Reddick, lawyer Roger McConkie, local businessman JT Martin and field service engineer William Huckins.

Students rush to join Greek Row

By By Parker Williams • September 4, 2007

After a week of barbecues, mechanical bull rides and many long discussions, nearly 200 students joined one of the U's 16 Greek organizations. U Greek Council member Chase Winsor said he was pleased with the turnout. Winsor, now in his third year as a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, joined the fraternity to meet new people.

Activities: Valley View golf course

September 4, 2007

Valley View is one golf course that has almost as many awards as Tiger Woods -- and for good reason. Simply put, this course in Layton's foothills is absolutely gorgeous. From the moment golfers step onto the first tee box, they begin to understand why Golf Digest thinks so highly of this little slice of Elysium in northern Utah.

Activities: Intramurals baby, get some

September 4, 2007

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for first-session intramural sports. Teams interested in signing up as a team can do so at www.utah.edu/campusrec. Individuals who do not have a team to join can sign up as a free agent by stopping by the HPER East 214 office.

Craig’s not just gay, he’s a criminal

By By Aaron Zundel • September 4, 2007

You know your political career is over when the national media plasters your mug shot all over the television. U.S. Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) seems to know it too, because he announced his resignation Sept. 1. Embattled by allegations of sexual misconduct -- Craig was picked up by police in a Minneapolis Airport bathroom Jun.

Soccer splits west coast road trip

By By Natalie Dicou • September 4, 2007

It took the U women's soccer team three halves to get fired up. But in the fourth half of the year, the Utes shed their early-season lethargy and cranked up their intensity. Despite a low-energy effort Friday, the Utes managed to edge out Arizona 2-1. But a second-half surge wasn't enough to overcome No.

Janitor falls to his death

By By Ana Breton • September 4, 2007

A member of the U custodial staff died Thursday night after he allegedly jumped off the 5th floor observation deck of the Warnock Engineering Building. Police say the 53-year-old janitor jumped sometime around 8:45 p.m. Police received the first call at 8:56 p.

Cartoon: The Gonzo Ultimatum

September 4, 2007

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Cheaters will never prosper

By By Janice Kopaunik • September 4, 2007

During the past few semesters, a growing number of university professors have started using digital assessment tools to quell plagiarism. With the help of intensive cross referencing applications such as TurnItIn.com, teachers and administrators hope to teach good scholarship and promote academic honesty.

Down with Chavez

By By Pamela Talledo • September 4, 2007

Venezuela's controversial President, Hugo Chavez has, once again, given us something to talk about. Recently, Chavez proposed a reform that would eliminate his re-election limits, extend his presidential term from six to seven years and make the Central Bank (of Venezuela) non-autonomous.