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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 research inspires Aztec exhibit in British Museum

By By Chris Mumford September 23, 2009

Anyone thinking of traveling to Mexico City for a tour of Aztec culture might want to consider rerouting to London instead.

Students find deal at theater

By By Katie Valentine September 23, 2009

At a time when being a student gets more expensive each year, one company isn't forgetting to cut students a deal.

Painting the town crimson red

By By Veronica Pineda September 22, 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.

U?s Jewish community welcomes new year

By By Deborah Rafferty September 22, 2009

Kiki Temkin celebrated Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, with her family by eating dinner and attending the symphony. Spending the holiday with family during the new year celebration is the most important concept, said Temkin, the event and membership services coordinator at the Jewish Community Center across the street from the U.

Homecoming Dance to have bigger venue, air conditioning

By By Chris Mumford September 22, 2009

Few students could tell you how last year's Homecoming Dance was because the event was severely overbooked8212;an estimated 200 ticket holders were unable to attend.

Sundance festival offers great films, university credit

By By Andreas Rivera September 22, 2009

The Sundance Film Festival has been premiering and marketing independent films for about 30 years. It is also the center of two courses offered here at the U.

ET phone the U: Physics class tries to contact extraterrestrials

By By Veronica Pineda September 22, 2009

The class Does Extraterrestrial Intelligence Exist? uses a scientific method to theorize where E.T. could be and how to contact him.

New professors won?t increase student numbers

By By Michael McFall September 22, 2009

The U School of Medicine is bucking the trend and hiring new professors, but that doesn't mean would-be medical students have more opportunities to attend class.

ARUP honors School of Medicine pathologist with endowed position

By By Ryan Howell, Staff Writer September 22, 2009

Kjeldsberg, a renowned pathologist, started in the pathology department at the U's School of Medicine 38 years ago, and served as chairman of the department from 1993 to 2004. He was named chairman and CEO of ARUP in 2003, in July he stepped down as CEO but continues to sit as the chairman of the board.

U plays role in venture capital fund

By By Katie Valentine September 20, 2009

The University Venture Fund is a venture capital fund that gives 20 students from the U, Westminster and BYU an opportunity to gain business and investment experience before they graduate. The fund was one of three financial backers for the Orem-based company Omniture. BYU graduate Joshua James started Omniture, an online marketing and web analyzing company, in 1996. Last week, Adobe bought Omniture for $1.8 billion.