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Science Day brings potential students, explosions to the U

By By Katie Valentine , Staff Writer November 9, 2009

Hundreds of high school students spent Saturday at a recruitment event with explosions, armored exoskeletons and college advice.

Advances in bioelectronics raise ethics concerns

Cynthia Furse, associate vice president of research and professor of electrical engineering at the U, spoke to students, staff and others about breakthroughs in the field of bioelectronics and the impact that research will have both scientifically and ethically.

Smaller is better when it comes to catalysts

U scientists found that the size of catalysts, substances that speed up chemical reactions, directly affect their electronic properties.

Annual food drive fuels rivalry between BYU, U

By By Veronica Pineda November 5, 2009

The U tries to dominate BYU in more than just sports, but when it comes to collecting food, it has a hard time pulling it off.

A ball, bright shoes and a whole lot of fun

By By Jake Hibbard November 5, 2009

After a long day of sitting through lectures, Alec Clayton, an undeclared sophomore, needs a break.

Sustainability office, students create lively political dialogue

By By Rita Totten , Staff Writer and By Rita Totten November 5, 2009

True to its name, the Office of Sustainability held an open forum Wednesday afternoon in a room lit only by sunlight8212;but disagreements quickly darkened the forum's tone.

A 2nd shot at college ball

By By Jamie Bowen, By Jamie Bowen, and By Jamie Bowen November 4, 2009

Football players at the U normally start their college career at 18, but not Geremy Cloyd.

Legislators, ethics group debate at Hinckley Institute

By By Chris Mumford, By Chris Mumford, and By Chris Mumford November 4, 2009

An ethics battle that began last fall on the state's Capitol Hill raged Tuesday at the U.

Student Health Center offers free H1N1 vaccine

By By Katie Valentine , Staff Writer November 2, 2009

Most students can get the novel H1N1 vaccine for free at the Student Health Center if they missed their chance at the Wellness Fair last week.

U study to research effects of blood pressure, heart disease

By By Deborah Rafferty , Staff Writer November 2, 2009

U researchers were selected to take part in a nine-year study funded by the National Institutes of Health to fight heart and blood vessel diseases.