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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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UMFA celebrates Kwanzaa with exhibit

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer January 12, 2009

U students and community members took a break from the holidays to not only view, but also touch an African art exhibit8212;a rare opportunity.

Helmets pay tribute to Wirthlin

By By Jamie Bowen, Staff Writer January 12, 2009

Although it was a special win for the team, the letters "JBW" worn on the back of each player's helmet made the win even more special for a family of Utah supporters.

Service proposal shut down by ASUU senate

The ASUU Student Senate Executive Committee voted down the proposed corequisite Nov. 17 that would require students to participate in community engagement before graduation.

Hospital expansion begins

To handle the increasing number of cancer patients, the Huntsman Cancer Foundation and the U broke ground Oct. 31 on an extension to the hospital that will double the number of beds and open updated centers and technology for cancer care.

U, BYU students debate alcohol memberships

By By Rita Totten, Staff Writer December 12, 2008

To have a membership or not to have a membership8212;that is the question. Or at least that was the question students from the U and BYU argued at Thursday's public debate at the S.J. Quinney College of Law, which addressed the pros and cons surrounding the proposed elimination of required private membership at Utah bars.

Profs create book series

By By Maureen Klewicki, Staff Writer December 12, 2008

For nearly a year, Hiram Chodosh, Dean of the S.J. Quinney School of Law, has been working with scholars across the nation, law school professors and Aspen Publishers, Inc. to create a book series that will reform international legal education.

Chemical Engineering lecture series begins with eye researcher

By By Dan Treasure, Staff Writer December 12, 2008

About 30 students watched as Julia Kornfield, a chemical engineering professor from the California Institute of Technology, discussed a new breakthrough in eye surgery that will restore full vision without multiple surgeries.

Students study with karaoke

By By Rosemary Campbell, Staff Writer December 12, 2008

Although many students prepare for finals by coming up with quirky sayings to memorize information, reading through chapters and frantically taking notes, Stapley, an undecided freshman, and her fellow students in Math 1010 studied for their upcoming exam by singing.

Cuts could increase tuition

By By Rochelle McConkie, News Editor December 11, 2008

Students should be prepared for a larger-than-usual tuition hike in the coming year, but the magnitude of the increase will depend on the level of higher education budget cuts determined by Utah lawmakers in the coming legislative session.

Filling position left by Forster proves difficult

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer December 11, 2008

Finding a replacement tantamount to former Director Craig Forster will be nearly impossible, said the U's Office of Sustainability staff and administrators, but until then, students, faculty and staff have pulled together to fill in the gaps.