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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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Chrony ranked 3rd nationally

By By Michael McFall, News Editor May 19, 2009

The Daily Utah Chronicle touts itself as the only source for campus news, but now it can add "one of the nation's best" to its sales pitch.

Graduation spurs job searches

By By Andreas Rivera, Staff Writer May 19, 2009

Another class graduated from the U, and the former students have been sent off into the world with their degrees and experiences. Despite a down economy, they have better chances than most in the country to find a job.

Community questions Universe Project

Abby Holden is worried that retail stores in the proposed Universe Project, a mixed-use development west of Rice-Eccles Stadium, will force small local businesses such as B&D to close.

Construction begins on science research complex

By By Drew Thompson, Staff Writer April 28, 2009

Administrators donned hard hats April 22 to break ground for the construction of the new science, technology and research building and drive the final nail into the coffin of the U's golf course.

Stimulus tempers budget cuts

By By Michael McFall, Asst. News Editor April 28, 2009

The U's academics were spared a devastating budget cut during the Utah legislative session.

Revolution wins ASUU elections

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer April 28, 2009

U students voting in ASUU elections said they wanted a Revolution, rather than being taken where they needed to GO.

Natural gas leak causes mass campus evacuation

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor April 28, 2009

A natural gas leak forced police to evacuate all buildings on lower campus for several hours and shut down power on March 24 for fear of explosions caused by cars or power sources.

Students celebrate Obama’s victory

By By Rita Totten, Staff Writer April 28, 2009

Students gathered in the Union Crimson View erupted in celebration as CNN news anchors announced Sen. Barack Obama as the winner of the 2008 presidential election8212;making him the 44th president of the United States and the first black president in the history of the nation.

Medical school accepting fewer students in fall

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor April 28, 2009

Instead of increasing enrollment at the U School of Medicine to offset the state's growing physician shortage, the number of students will decrease by 20 percent in the fall.

U gets $23M bond for new business building

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer April 28, 2009

The David Eccles School of Business received a $23 million bond from the Utah Legislature on March 12, hours before the legislative session ended for the year, allowing construction of a new business building to begin immediately.