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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U medical school near lowest in nation for female enrollment

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor September 17, 2008

Nationally, women account for half of all medical school applicants, but in 2007, only 30 percent of the U's applicants were women.

Pikes to move into Tri Delta house

By By Niccolo Barber, Staff Writer September 16, 2008

After legal disputes, fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha will be moving into the former Delta Delta Delta sorority house within the next few weeks. Some of the excitement of the move has been curbed by complicated legal issues stemming from the Tri Deltas.

Redfest fence falls on student

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer September 16, 2008

The fencing being put up for the Redfest concert Thursday fell on a student Monday morning.

Student-based program provides campus TV screens

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor September 16, 2008

What started as a single broadcasting screen in the S. J. Quinney College of Law has expanded to new flat screen TVs in buildings across campus, including the Language and Communication Building, Union, the University Campus Store and others.

U doctoral student awarded literary prize

By By Niccolo Barber, Staff Writer September 15, 2008

Kathryn Cowles, a creative writing doctorate student and teacher at the U, recently won the 2008 Dorothy Brunsman Poetry Prize from Bear Star Press for her poetry collection Eleanor, Eleanor, not your real name.

Oasis Crimson Nights tonight

Crimson Nights is starting off the school year tonight with an Oasis beach theme.

Senate approves entrepreneur minor

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor September 11, 2008

U non-business major students interested in starting their own business might get an opportunity to receive valuable training on campus. The U Academic Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure Sept. 8 to create an entrepreneurship minor program through the David Eccles School of Business.

Muslim Student Association promotes understanding of faith

By By Clayton Norlen, Staff Writer September 11, 2008

Student members of the Muslim Students Association gathered in the Union's main entrance Tuesday to speak with anyone willing to share in conversation.

Seminar promotes awareness of the homeless through concert

By By Alex Cragun, Staff Writer September 11, 2008

Instead of hosting a discussion-filled seminar on what causes homelessness, artists and musicians told the tale through a concert.

UMFA provides nonmajor art lovers a chance to volunteer

By By Michael Olson, Staff Writer September 11, 2008

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is currently recruiting for its fall docent training programs. Docents are students, as well as members from the community, who volunteer their time and give tours of the museum's exhibits.