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Five O’Clock Shadow Wednesday – 12 June

June 14, 2013

Today, on the 5 O'Clock Shadow, we sat down and chat with the ASUU Student Body President, Sam Ortiz. We talk about various topics, including how things are going to change having him in charge.

Researchers create semiconductors with microwaves

June 3, 2013

Researchers at the U are using microwave ovens to produce nanocrystal semiconductors. Along with their team, Michael Free, a professor in metallurgical engineering and Prashant Sarswat, a research associate,...

New electric shuttle plans moving forward

June 3, 2013

Stephen Willis Staff Writer The U plans to construct a new shuttle route that will begin at the South Campus TRAX station travel through central campus with one stop near the Union Building, and a final...

ASUU impeaches president

June 3, 2013

The ASUU president has been impeached and removed from office for the first time in ASUU’s history. Former vice president Sam Ortiz, a senior in social work, is now president of ASUU after the Senate...

This Is The End Spoiler-free Review

May 31, 2013

Last night I had the opportunity to go to an advanced screening (thanks gofobo) of This Is The End starring Seth Rogan, Jonah Hill, James Franco, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, and Craig Robinson... all...

New programs expand range of majors at the U

May 23, 2013

The U is growing–along with the new buildings sprouting up across campus, new programs are being introduced. Cross-disciplinary is the name of the game for two new programs: the multidisciplinary design...

U grads urged to find blessings in everyday life

May 2, 2013

Updated 9:52 p.m. on Thursday May 2: This story was edited for clarity and grammar. The orchestra sounded out the last notes of the Utah fight song and a shower of fireworks lit up the Huntsman Center...

Year in review: Students pay tribute to violin teacher

April 23, 2013

Originally published Jan. 11, 2013 If George Bailey from “It’s a Wonderful Life” had a modern-day counterpart, Natalie Reed would be a good candidate. Beloved violin teacher and master performer,...

Year in review: The U encourages women in hard sciences

April 23, 2013

Originally published March 19, 2013 Although the U places an emphasis on the sciences, in many science courses there are only a few women in a sea of men. To address this issue, the U has more than five...

Year in review: Broken canoe scrapes across finish line

April 23, 2013

Originally published April 8, 2013 The concrete-canoe race did not go according to plan. Originally cast to be 22 feet long and 36 inches wide, the canoe broke in half the night before the races. But...