The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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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Photo students struggle with lack of equipment

The senior in photography is one of 60 students in the department fighting to use 15 photo enlargers and other equipment for final projects outside of class time.

Admin says ?advocate? could fix media deficits

By By Michael McFall & Jeremy Thompson, The Daily Utah Chronicle April 22, 2009

As of March, The Daily Utah Chronicle had fallen about $47,000 in debt from a continuing decline in advertising revenue. KUTE under spent its budget by $2,000 this year, but the historically indebted student radio station has no funds to grow, pay its staff, hire a much-needed faculty adviser or advertise, said station manager Sean Halls.

Think tanks connect U, community

By By Drew Thompson, Staff Writer April 22, 2009

Think tank groups, each comprised of about a dozen students and a pair of faculty members, presented their findings and insights after a year of research and service Tuesday at the Honors Center.

Green buildings help U fulfill climate pact

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer April 22, 2009

Architects on campuses across the country are designing new buildings to be more energy efficient and less wasteful because these green designs cost less to build and maintain, said Jen Colby, sustainability coordinator for the U Office of Sustainability.

Admin says ‘advocate’ could fix media deficits

By By Michael McFall & Jeremy Thompson, The Daily Utah Chronicle April 22, 2009

As of March, The Daily Utah Chronicle had fallen about $47,000 in debt from a continuing decline in advertising revenue. KUTE under spent its budget by $2,000 this year, but the historically indebted student radio station has no funds to grow, pay its staff, hire a much-needed faculty adviser or advertise, said station manager Sean Halls.

Profs struggle to quell Facebook distraction

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer April 22, 2009

Communication professor Craig Denton and other faculty members are concerned about students multitasking during classes, especially online. Denton said he has no way of knowing what students are doing on their laptops during classes, and even when he hears the constant hammering on keyboards, he can't prove students aren't just taking notes.

Results of internship contest announced

By By Krista Starker, Staff Writer April 22, 2009

Batty was one of nine winners of the U Work U Win contest held by U Career Services for her internship with ASSIST, a community design center in Salt Lake City where she works to make homes and buildings more accessible.

Med school looks to offset cuts

By By Drew Thompson, Staff Writer April 22, 2009

The U School of Medicine dropped 20 of its 102 seats for the incoming class of 2009 because of financial cuts, keeping students such as Shelton from fulfilling their aspirations at the U. The cut came from a $10 million disallowance of funds from the federal government, meaning it diverted money originally allocated to the U by the Utah Legislature to train physicians toward other purposes.

Student competes in Miss USA pageant

By By Sarah Cutler, Staff Writer April 21, 2009

Laura Chukanov, a senior in international studies with double minors in art history and leadership at the U, finished third runner-up in the Miss USA pageant Sunday night.

New advocate position would oversee media

By By Michael McFall & Jeremy Thompson, The Daily Utah Chronicle and By Michael McFall & Jeremy Thompson, The Daily Utah Chronicle April 21, 2009

A proposal to create a student-media advocate to help oversee campus media outlets has created disagreements and confusion between its administrative planners and student media.