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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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New mining chair to promote safety

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor January 30, 2009

The Crandall Canyon Mine disaster inspired a state-wide goal to prevent mining fatalities, and with a new endowed chair for mining safety at the U, that goal is closer within reach.

False alarm sounds at library

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer January 29, 2009

Students were evacuated from the Marriott Library Wednesday afternoon when a fire alarm was accidentally triggered inside.

UMFA American Indian exhibit to open

By By Krista Starker, Staff Writer January 29, 2009

American Indian clothing was designed to serve a function, but students can also view the artistic value of the patterns and shapes at a new exhibit at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.

Fault prompts quake prep at U

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer January 29, 2009

Chris Ninow, a sophomore in exercise and sports science, said he feels safe in his classes even though a major fault line runs underneath most of the U campus.

ASUU appoints new directors

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer January 29, 2009

ASUU has announced the appointment of three new members to executive cabinet positions.

Middle East film festival begins tonight at UMFA

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer January 28, 2009

Conflict and troubled times seem to be the only news coming from the Middle East, but an annual film series created by anthropology professor Laurence Loeb will give viewers a look at the true cultures of the countries in that region.

Cuts could hamper faculty, student research

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer January 28, 2009

Cuts in state funding on campus are projected to a have a negative impact on research projects at the U, for both undergraduate students and faculty.

Fair to showcase study abroad options

By By Jamie Bowen, Staff Writer January 27, 2009

The study abroad office and international center are putting on their semi-annual study abroad fair Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Union ballroom.

Lecture advocates dialogue between Muslims, Christians

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer January 27, 2009

Farina spoke at the St. Catherine of Sienna Newman Center on Sunday about how important it is that educated dialogue between Christians and Muslims not be about debating differences, which leads to violence, but discovering similarities, which are a path to peace.

Synergy Party says it will offer a fresh outlook

Candidates from the Synergy Party are looking to generate student involvement within ASUU by providing a fresh perspective in representing students.