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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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U gets $23M for new business school building

By By Trent Lowe , Staff Writer March 11, 2009

The David Eccles School of Business received a $23 million bond from the Utah Legislature Thursday, hours before the legislative session ended for the year, allowing construction of a new business building to begin immediately.

Toadally Frogs exhibit hits UMNH

By By Krista Starker, Staff Writer March 11, 2009

Toadally Frogs, the newest exhibit at the Utah Museum of Natural History, opens Saturday.

Forum addresses challenges of disabled

By By Deborah Rafferty, Staff Writer March 11, 2009

Smith and other panelists discussed their experiences with the disabled community at the second annual Disability Studies Forum on Wednesday night.

Students choose a Revolution

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer March 11, 2009

Tayler Clough and Rachel Rizzo from the Revolution Party defeated Pace Johnson and Jeff Sbaih from the GO Party by 173 votes to become the newly elected president and vice president of the Associated Students of the University of Utah.

Med school loses $10M

About $10 million was eliminated from the U School of Medicine's budget because of a state health department funding error, but the money won't be reinstated even if the state wins the appeals process8212;which could mean the medical school won't enroll as many students.

Federal Way to close for construction

Many commuters driving on Wasatch Drive usually turn west onto Federal Way to get to the Union and other buildings on Central Campus Drive, but construction plans will reroute drivers to North Campus Drive.

Anti-racism author addresses white privilege

With spitfire speech and striking sarcasm, the acclaimed anti-racism author Tim Wise debunked the myth that Barack Obama's presidential election has ended racism and white privilege in the United States.

Filmmaker says activist movies reflect cultural perceptions

Chung, an alumni of the U and film director, said he believes certain movies, which he classifies as "activist films," have superficial meaning and are only derived from our own cultural perceptions.

Friedman urges green revolution

The renowned New York Times columnist and bestselling author urged a packed audience at Abravanel Hall on Tuesday night to start a "green revolution" using energy technology.

Volunteer opportunities limited

The Bennion Community Service Center offers Alternative Spring Break programs for students to volunteer outside of the state, but registration for the programs have already ended.