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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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U offers eCards for Valentine?s

By By Alex Cragun, Staff Writer February 13, 2009

In a campaign designed to reach out to U students and community members through electronic cards, the marketing and communications department on campus developed eCards with newly created cartoon characters Red Rover and Lil Swoop.

Bike collective sees drop in use

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer February 13, 2009

Bicyclists typically let their bikes rest during the winter months, but the U Bicycle Collective did not expect the drop in participation that they have experienced recently, said Weston Edwards, director of the group.

Man falls in atrium

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor February 12, 2009

A 20-year-old male fell into an underground atrium in front of the east entrance of the Marriott Library late Wednesday afternoon.

Parties plan community outreach programs

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer February 12, 2009

Although all three parties running in ASUU elections acknowledge the importance of reaching out and building bridges to organizations outside campus, each party has a different idea on how make it a reality.

Association ranks U second to MIT in number of start-up companies

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer February 12, 2009

The Association of University Technology Managers, which ranks public and private institutions across the country, ranked the U second for new technology companies started based on university research.

Lecture links Iraq war to neoconservatism

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer February 12, 2009

The growth of neoconservatism during the '90s and early 21st century might have been a motive for the United States to start the war in Iraq, suggested history professor Peter von Sivers.

Students sign up to dance for cancer research

By By Kassidy Mather, Staff Writer February 12, 2009

Priscilla Hansen is ready to dust off her dancing shoes as the third annual Rock the U dance marathon is coming up in March.

Prof shares research on human evolution

By By Sarah Cutler, Staff Writer February 12, 2009

Evolution has provided humans with the unique ability to run and exercise eight hours a day, yet most humans are only receiving an average of 30 minutes worth of exercise a day, said Dennis Bramble, a biology professor at the U who studies evolution and the ability to run.

ASUU candidates differ over sustainability fee

Parties running in the ASUU elections have different ideas about whether to support the proposed Campus Sustainability Initiative.

Most projects to continue despite state budget cuts

The U is continuing to plan, construct and renovate university buildings, despite budget cuts being implemented by the Utah Legislature.