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Forum addresses challenges of disabled

By By Deborah Rafferty, Staff Writer March 12, 2009

Smith and other panelists discussed their experiences with the disabled community at the second annual Disability Studies Forum on Wednesday night.

Bill would prevent fadulent land bills

The Utah Senate could pass legislation to deter the obstruction of land lease auctions for natural resource or agricultural production, if time permits on the last day of the legislative session today.

Students choose a Revolution

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer March 12, 2009

Tayler Clough and Rachel Rizzo from the Revolution Party defeated Pace Johnson and Jeff Sbaih from the GO Party by 173 votes to become the newly elected president and vice president of the Associated Students of the University of Utah.

Federal Way to close for construction

Many commuters driving on Wasatch Drive usually turn west onto Federal Way to get to the Union and other buildings on Central Campus Drive, but construction plans will reroute drivers to North Campus Drive.

Anti-racism author addresses white privilege

With spitfire speech and striking sarcasm, the acclaimed anti-racism author Tim Wise debunked the myth that Barack Obama's presidential election has ended racism and white privilege in the United States.

Filmmaker says activist movies reflect cultural perceptions

Chung, an alumni of the U and film director, said he believes certain movies, which he classifies as "activist films," have superficial meaning and are only derived from our own cultural perceptions.

Tuition increases 9% overall; differential hikes also pass

The U Board of Trustees approved the tuition increase during its monthly meeting Tuesday morning. Resident students will pay an average of $233 more per semester and non-residents will pay $777 more.

Honorary degree recipients announced

Carol Fay and James Macfarlane will each be awarded a Doctor of Business degree at commencement ceremonies in May. Peter Meldrum will receive a Doctor of Engineering degree and Marva Warnock will receive a Doctor of Fine Arts degree.

Friedman urges green revolution

The renowned New York Times columnist and bestselling author urged a packed audience at Abravanel Hall on Tuesday night to start a "green revolution" using energy technology.

Students drawn to small venues

Students such as freshman Alex Gilvarry enjoy local venues such as Kilby Court because of the cheaper prices and intimacy they offer over other music hot spots.