- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Mining majors on the decline

By By Ana Breton • August 30, 2007

As the search efforts to save six trapped miners in the Crandall Canyon Mine continue without success, the number of students in the department of mining engineering dwindles. The size of the graduating class from the department has shrunk to less than half of what it was a decade ago.

Mountain West Conference Power Rankings

August 30, 2007

1. TCU Horned Frogs (11-2, 6-2 MWC) Next opponent: 9/1 Baylor Quarterbacks around the league will dread the day they face the Horned Frogs, who tout two of the best defensive ends in the MWC in Tommy Blake and Chase Ortiz. Shifty RB Aaron Brown returns to lead the offense.

On the other sideline: Oregon State

By By Jason Peterson • August 30, 2007

Utah football fans breathed a collective sigh of relief upon learning that Oregon State's All-American, all-purpose receiver Sammie Stroughter might not be padding up for the season opener against the Utes. They might have exhaled too soon. On Thursday evening in Corvallis, Ore.

Preparations for Pride Week underway

By By Carlos Mayorga • August 30, 2007

Pride Week at the U is just more than a month away and students and staff at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center are working to finalize the week's events. In conjunction with the Queer Student Union, Queer Students of Color and UsWerve, the center will host a variety of events for Pride Week.

Game Guide: The Edge

By By Cody Brunner • August 30, 2007

Quarterback Much of the Utes' success this season will hinge on whether or not quarterback Brian Johnson stays healthy. In 2005, the dual-threat junior averaged 337 total yards per game to rank fourth in the nation. On the other side of the field, Oregon State head coach Mike Riley has announced that he will play both Sean Canfield and Lyle Moevao in the home opener against Utah.

Game Guide: X-Factors

August 30, 2007

Can the Utes stop Oregon State phenom running back Yvenson Bernard? With the quarterback situation shaky, the Beavers will put most of their faith in senior All-PAC-10 running back Yvenson Bernard. The Utes were solid against the run last season, but often buckled when faced with a marquee running back.

The Drop: Chrony’s guide for the music store

August 30, 2007

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Jazzing it up

By By Christie Franke • August 30, 2007

It should come as no surprise that the U music department plays host to a great deal of talented musicians, but jazz vocalist Kelly Eisenhour possesses the skill and the supporters -- cough, Gladys Knight -- to back it up. A prolific performer who also has experience in song writing and arranging, Eisenhour has performed with the likes of Knight and alto saxophonist Bob Mintzer.

Cartoon: Katrina

August 30, 2007

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Life of Brian: Playing to win

By By Cody Brunner • August 30, 2007

Loaded with a bevy of preseason accolades and the hopes of many Ute fans, Utah's Brian Johnson is finally ready to re-ascend his throne as the starting quarterback. He has spent the better half of the last two years either rehabbing his knee or getting reps with the scout team offense, patiently waiting for his time.