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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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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.

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.

Fire alarm forces Union evacuation

A fire alarm went off in the Union on Monday morning, forcing students and staff to evacuate the building.

Engineering professors to be honored

By By Sarah Cutler, Staff Writer February 9, 2009

After 20 years of teaching and grading papers long into the night, U professors Janice Chambers and Steven Burian will be honored with annual Educator of the Year awards from two engineering societies.

Professor urges students to garden

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer February 9, 2009

Fred Montague said everyone in the world, but especially people living in the United States, should have a garden.

Ballet students showcase talent

By By Kassidy Mather, Staff Writer February 9, 2009

While transitioning from complicated leaps to en-pointe poses that resemble a vertical split, U ballet dancers and students from The Royal Ballet School in London performed for a full house of viewers Saturday night.

Club U offers educational childcare during break

By By Drew Thompson, Staff Writer February 9, 2009

Instead of children wasting their school breaks watching TV, the U Continuing Education Program has organized Club U as an educational alternative.

Students have mixed reactions to stimulus bill

By By Jed Layton, Asst. News Editor February 9, 2009

Martinez, a sophomore in physical therapy, avoids borrowing money from her friends, despises credit cards and wants the national government to avoid adding to debt from the financial crisis.

Forum leads to gay rights debate

By By Alex Cragun, Staff Writer February 9, 2009

At the Hinckley Institute of Politics forum on Friday, Carlson sparred with Phil Duncan, the director of the Marriage Law Foundation and a former visiting law professor at Brigham Young University, about gay marriage and the legal arguments for and against it.