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Year in review: Lost driver’s detour blocks campus stairs

April 23, 2013

Originally published Feb. 6, 2013 An elderly man drove a blue Honda Civic down the stairs on the HPER walkway between LNCO and Milton Bennion Hall at about 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Officer Akop Fermanian,...

U hosts Google+ Hangout for future students

April 23, 2013

About 85 prospective students attended the first ever Google+ Hangout hosted by the Office of Admissions to have their questions about the U answered. The U was approached by Google to hold the hangout...

Board grants science majors voice in college’s curriculum

April 23, 2013

Colleges and departments frequently make changes to curriculum or graduation requirements, but the College of Science is now including students in those decisions. The college recently created a student...

Researchers’ study finds obesity risk lessens with gardening

April 23, 2013

If you have never tried gardening, you might want to start. U researchers discovered a correlation between participating in a community garden and having a lower body mass index as well as a decreased...

Tech Ventures rethinks its leadership

April 23, 2013

After an in-depth review of the program, Technology Venture Development will see a restructuring of its leadership organization. The role of vice president will be eliminated, and in its stead will be...

Tae kwon do enriches life skills

April 22, 2013

Dedication, perseverance and hard work are traits that often breed success. Simón Rodriguez, a senior in exercise and sports science, has developed these characteristics through tae kwon do, and now...

Girl Scouts learn value of design degree

April 22, 2013

The architecture school at the U is teaming up with the Girl Scouts organization to open up the world of architecture to young girls. The hope is that by teaching and encouraging the girls, some of them...

‘Real food’ availability to increase on campus

April 22, 2013

If you spend enough time looking at a box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese before whipping up a quick lunch, you might realize that there isn’t all that much “real” food in the tasty orange cheese powder. The...

Student center breaks ground

April 22, 2013

Last Friday marked the groundbreaking of the upcoming George S. Eccles Student Life Center. The center will be an updated recreational facility that includes five sports courts, swimming pools, a running...