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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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U ranked 5th best ?higher? education school

By By Jake Hibbard, Staff Writer and By Jake Hibbard, Staff Writer September 23, 2009

Berkeley, eat your heart out8212;when it comes to the battle for legalizing marijuana, the U ranks "higher" than most.

Sustainability fee collects dust without coordinator in place

By By Chris Mumford and By Chris Mumford September 23, 2009

Although the U approved and collected the $2.50 per-semester sustainability fee approved last spring to fund student-proposed sustainability projects, the means to use the money are not in place.

DeChristopher?s verdict will set precedent for legal civil disobedience

By By Michael McFall and By Michael McFall September 23, 2009

Tim DeChristopher isn't going to trial just for himself8212;the future of legal civil disobedience might rest on his shoulders.

New observatory lights up the sky for students

By By Deborah Rafferty September 22, 2009

Students are always told to reach for the stars, and U astronomy scholars won't settle for less.

Painting the town crimson red

By By Veronica Pineda September 21, 2009

The American Institute for Economic Research published the 2009-2010 College Destination Index this week, which lists Salt Lake City and Logan as two of the nation's top destinations for college students.

Muslim students collect food for needy

By By Jenna Miller September 16, 2009

The MSAUU is participating in the Muslims United Against Hunger food drive for Utah's needy, which started last month during the holy month of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, so they are able to focus more time on prayer and purifying their lives through self-restraint and good deeds.

New noise ordinance would affect greeks

By By Trent Lowe September 15, 2009

The council discussed at its last meeting a proposed ordinance, which amends an existing statute, that would impose fines on the hosts of parties to which the police have to respond. The fines are up to $300 per visit and criminal prosecution could follow if the behavior continues.

Campus weather alert gives delayed notification

By By Jenna Miller September 14, 2009

Students were concerned about the sudden storm weather, which included lightning, that began around 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Services for Salt Lake City. But U students did not receive notifications through e-mail, telephone or text message from the U Emergency Program until about 2:30 p.m. The emergency e-mails and texts informed students to expect the storm to reach campus, but gallons of rain and cracks of lightning were already at the U.