The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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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Wheelchair athletes bring murderball to U

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer October 30, 2008

Four members of the Utah Scorpions, the Salt Lake City-based wheelchair rugby team, held a symposium sponsored by the U's College of Social Work on Monday to talk about the positive impact rugby has had on their lives.

Young stresses minority outreach

By By Dan Treasure, Staff Writer October 30, 2008

U President Michael Young fears that if the growing number of minority high school students in the United States does not continue to higher education, the overall college enrollment rates will decrease, he said in a forum on Tuesday.

Pre-med students balance experience

By By Maureen Klewicki, Staff Writer October 30, 2008

t. Besides two years of chemistry, a year of physics and two biology classes, students must show multiple hours of extracurricular activities, volunteer work, experience working with patients and physicians in a medical atmosphere and research with another professor.

Geriatric center celebrates first year

By By Brandon Fausett October 30, 2008

The U Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence celebrated its first year Oct. 9 and is among nine programs in the country that have received a five-year $1 million grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation.

U advises students on Internet safety

By By Clayton Norlen, Staff Writer October 30, 2008

Downloading music and visiting pornographic sites on the Internet can destroy a computer if a virus uploads, said speakers at an Information and Security Awareness session Tuesday.

Pre-election fim festival to end Thursday with ‘Body’

The films explore important political and social issues through the medium of film, said Alex Bowles, film chair for the UPC arts and special events board.

ASUU to host UVote concert on eve of election

On the eve of a highly publicized presidential election, the ASUU Presenter's Office will host a concert intended to motivate all registered voters to cast their ballots the following day.

Gay marriage question sparks debate

Two prominent members of the Salt Lake City community debated Tuesday whether homosexual couples should have the right to enter into a matrimonial union in Utah.

Police dept. cuts officer training

The U's budget cut means school is out for the campus police, with less money for officer training and overtime hours.

UMFA hosts Middle East workshop

The U hosted a workshop about Middle Easter bazaars Saturday to provide teachers with tips about how to incorporate Middle Eastern culture into the classroom.