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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Students fight child poverty

Students in the LEAP program are taking a stand against child poverty in their own communities by reaching out to youngsters in need of school supplies.

ROTC students learn uncommon languages

In the spring, the U received a grant for $750,000 to promote certain languages and cultures to ROTC students. These languages have been identified by the United States as important for business or military purposes.

Rape classes cut due to infrequent enrollment

After U campus police suspended a rape awareness and self-defense class because of budget shortfalls, rape prevention advocates are saying the cancellation adds to the ignorance of Utah's most underreported crime.

Institute to study nanotechnologies

The U is opening a Nano Institute that will help researchers across campus work together to develop new insights into small-scale technologies.

ASUU proposes service graduation requirement

By By Rita Totten, Staff Writer October 21, 2008

In an effort to introduce students to community involvement, ASUU and the Lowell Bennion Community Service Center have drafted a proposal that would require students to complete some kind of community service prior to graduation.

Marriott Library reopens east doors

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor October 21, 2008

The east entrance to the Marriott Library reopened Monday on the one-year anniversary of its closure.

U student-athletes shine on academic field

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor October 21, 2008

One year after the U's athletic department began implementing new programs to better monitor student-athletes' academic progress, the U's athletes are among the best students in the nation, according to a report from the U's Athletics Advisory Council.

Early voting starts Tuesday at Union

October 20, 2008

Election Day is still more than two weeks away, but U students will be able to cast their ballots on campus as early as Tuesday.

Museum to open basement collections

By By Michael Olsen, Staff Writer October 10, 2008

With more than a million artifacts ranging from dinosaur bones to a diverse insect collection, people can head to the museum to see the things that aren't usually on display.

Law school working to establish Iraqi justice

By By Rochelle McConkie, News Editor October 10, 2008

A team of faculty and students from the S.J. Quinney College of Law is working on legislation to establish the rule of law in Iraq and bolster the independence and performance of the Iraqi judicial system.