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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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Bennion Center sends 20 to Mexico

By By Sarah Cutler, Staff Writer March 24, 2009

With the belief that community support reaches across neighborhoods, towns, states or countries, the Bennion Community Service Center is sending 20 students to Mexico after Finals Week to do humanitarian work.

Chronicle wins 4 press awards

By By Rochelle McConkie, News Editor March 24, 2009

The Utah Press Association honored The Daily Utah Chronicle with four awards during the weekend, including best editorial. The Chronicle competed against professional publications such as the Deseret News and The Salt Lake Tribune in the Group IV category.

Campus evacuated due to gas leak

By By Associated Press March 24, 2009

Most of the University of Utah campus was closed and evacuated on Tuesday after the rupture of a nearby natural gas line.

Med school to rebuild for safety

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor March 23, 2009

The building, which was constructed in 1961 as the University Hospital, meets the 1959 seismic code but is now outdated.

Marriott Library home to rare papyri collection

By By Blair Dee Hodges, Staff Writer March 23, 2009

A collection of ancient Arabic papyri at the Marriott Library has been named among eight world-class archival treasures.

Professor says Yellowstone supervolcano still active

By By Kassidy Mather, Staff Writer March 23, 2009

Violent, scalding geysers and awe-inspiring wildlife draw thousands of visitors to Yellowstone National Park every year, but many tourists don't know that the oldest national park, established in 1872, is located on top of the largest active supervolcano in the world.

Bands experience March Madness

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer March 23, 2009

The Utah Pep Bands spent part of Spring Break traveling with the Utah men's and women's basketball teams for the first round of the NCAA college basketball playoffs.

Neo-Nazis claim responsibility for racist flyers

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer March 23, 2009

The National Socialist Movement, a neo-Nazi organization, officially claimed responsibility for the racist propaganda distributed in a Sugar House neighborhood last week.

Recent dorm vandalism costs more than $8k to repair

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer March 23, 2009

Unknown vandals are destroying, damaging or stealing building property in the Residence Halls, and they are getting away with it.

Council selects Hanson as new Chronicle editor

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer March 23, 2009

The Publications Council has selected Rachel Hanson as the 2009-2010 editor in chief of The Daily Utah Chronicle.