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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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Forum urges for students to join to fight H.B. 208

By By Deborah Rafferty, Staff Writer February 23, 2009

At a forum on immigration in Utah and the United States held Friday, Charles Kuck, national president of the American Immigrations Lawyers Association, discussed the need for minority groups to come together to help fight the bill.

Math professor wins prize for algebra

By By , Staff Writer February 23, 2009

U math professor Christopher Hacon took the stage Jan. 6 in front of nearly 6,000 of his colleagues and accepted one of the most prestigious awards in the field of algebra.

Miller legacy lives on in higher education, business

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer February 21, 2009

Larry H. Miller was a success by anyone's count, but up until his death, he was also dedicated to seeing everyone else around him accomplish their dreams as well.

Tuition tax credit bill moves to Senate floor

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

House Bill 35, which proposes a 5 percent tax credit to students pursuing higher education, passed unanimously in the Utah Senate Education Committee on Thursday.

Alzheimer?s Association honors U professor

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

Rothstein, a physician and professor of geriatrics at the University Hospital, will receive the A Lifetime of Exceptional Achievement Award on Saturday from the Utah Alzheimer's Association.

Photos depict Japanese-American internment camps

By By Drew Thompson, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

More than 110,000 Japanese-American citizens were forced from their homes and relocated to internment camps from 1942 to 1946 as World War II progressed. Through a series of photographs, Dorothea Lange told part of that story, which is on display at the Tanner Humanities building from Feb. 19 to March 13.

Chartwells corn products more costly

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

Chartwells has phased out Styrofoam plates and petroleum-based cups and utensils in cafeterias on campus in an effort to decrease its carbon footprint.

TRAX use levels off despite UTA plans to expand

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer February 20, 2009

When gas prices peaked, so did the number of riders on the University TRAX line. Since then, however, the percentage of U commuters who use mass transit has returned to about 33 percent, where it has remained for the past three years.

H.B. 208 moves to House

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer February 19, 2009

A bill that would prevent undocumented students recieving in-state tuition from working passed a legislative committee Wednesday, despite the protests of U student leaders who said the bill would only prevent such students from receiving higher education.

3 nominated for Truman scholars

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer February 19, 2009

Three U students were selected as finalists for the 2009 Truman Scholarship, a prestigious award that recognizes the nation's top undergraduates who show potential in leadership and public service.