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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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Forum urges for students to join to fight H.B. 208

By By Deborah Rafferty, Staff Writer February 23, 2009

At a forum on immigration in Utah and the United States held Friday, Charles Kuck, national president of the American Immigrations Lawyers Association, discussed the need for minority groups to come together to help fight the bill.

Math professor wins prize for algebra

By By , Staff Writer February 23, 2009

U math professor Christopher Hacon took the stage Jan. 6 in front of nearly 6,000 of his colleagues and accepted one of the most prestigious awards in the field of algebra.

Alzheimer?s Association honors U professor

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

Rothstein, a physician and professor of geriatrics at the University Hospital, will receive the A Lifetime of Exceptional Achievement Award on Saturday from the Utah Alzheimer's Association.

Photos depict Japanese-American internment camps

By By Drew Thompson, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

More than 110,000 Japanese-American citizens were forced from their homes and relocated to internment camps from 1942 to 1946 as World War II progressed. Through a series of photographs, Dorothea Lange told part of that story, which is on display at the Tanner Humanities building from Feb. 19 to March 13.

Chartwells corn products more costly

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

Chartwells has phased out Styrofoam plates and petroleum-based cups and utensils in cafeterias on campus in an effort to decrease its carbon footprint.

Internment photos of Japanese Americans on display

By By Drew Thompson, Staff Writer February 19, 2009

More than 110,000 Japanese-American citizens were forced from their homes and relocated to internment camps from 1942 to 1946 as World War II progressed in Europe. But through a series of photographs, Dorothea Lange told part of that story, which is on display at the Tanner Humanities building from Feb. 19 to March 13.

3 nominated for Truman scholars

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer February 19, 2009

Three U students were selected as finalists for the 2009 Truman Scholarship, a prestigious award that recognizes the nation's top undergraduates who show potential in leadership and public service.

Candidates highlight sustainable initiatives

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer February 19, 2009

Candidates running in ASUU elections want to make campus sustainability a major issue for the next student body president.

TRAILS participants take to the slopes

By By Rosemary Campbell, Staff Writer February 19, 2009

Tucker and two other Therapeutic Recreation And Independent Lifestyles participants, Kim Walton and Cliff Christiansen, participated in winter sports before they were paralyzed.

U to offer religious minor in Fall 2009

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer February 19, 2009

The U will begin offering a minor in religion starting in Fall 2009. The 18-credit minor includes courses in several different colleges, including philosophy, literature, sociology, history and Middle Eastern studies.