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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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Go Party draws on experience

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer January 26, 2009

Members of the GO Party for the ASUU elections hope that their previous experience in student government will allow them to turn ideas into action.

U community questions campus development

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer January 23, 2009

U neighbors, alumni and students questioned the overall impact of new campus development projects on the environment, global warming and the flow of traffic in the neighborhoods surrounding the university at a community forum held Thursday night.

U seeks input on Universe Project

By By Jed Layton, Asst. News Editor January 23, 2009

The U will hold three community workshops with Inland American Communities to discuss how to develop the mixed-use development project, which will be built adjacent to Rice-Eccles Stadium, where the parking lot is located.

UCard office sees effects of legislative budget cuts

By By Jamie Bowen, Staff Writer January 23, 2009

As the economy has fallen into a state of recession, budget cuts from the Utah Legislature are starting to hit home for smaller departments such as UCard services at the U.

U to offer fellowship for Mormon studies

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor January 23, 2009

In an effort to make use of resources right in the heart of the LDS religion's headquarters, the U is now offering a fellowship for graduate or postgraduate students to research aspects of the LDS Church and its impact on society.

Law forum addresses prosecution of environmental crimes

By By Trent Lowe January 23, 2009

With environmental crime on the rise, offenders still get off easier than other criminals. This trend, which was discussed Thursday at a symposium held by the S.J. Quinney College of Law, is unsettling to environmentalists and prosecutors alike.

Hinckley panelists predict reform and gay rights to take backseat

By By Alex Cragun, Staff Writer January 23, 2009

In a special forum Thursday at the Hinckley Institute of Politics, local newspaper reporters said Utah can expect more budget cuts to go through the Utah Legislature this session, while ethics, health care reform, liquor laws and gay rights take the backseat.

Independent Party discontinues campaign

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer January 23, 2009

Leaders of the Independent Party said they have decided to discontinue their campaign for ASUU elections.

HCI hosts presentation on breast and ovarian cancer awareness

By By Andreas Rivera, Staff Writer January 23, 2009

Breast and ovarian cancers affect thousands of patients every year, which is what inspired the Huntsman Cancer Institute and KUED to organize an information session and presentation for patients and family members in Salt Lake City.

Students adjust to library changes

By By Rosemary Campell, Staff Writer January 22, 2009

The final phase of renovation at the library began in December and will be completed this summer, said Mary Ross, a spokeswoman for the library.