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Bennion Center sends 20 to Mexico

By By Sarah Cutler, Staff Writer March 23, 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 23, 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 23, 2009

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

U to offer series on Utah tribes

By By Rosemary Campbell, Staff Writer March 23, 2009

When KUED announced in 2006 that PBS was planning a five-part television series about American Indian history called "We Shall Remain: a Native History of America and Utah," Forrest Cuch protested the fact that the Great Basin tribes would not be included.

Higher education association creates online FAFSA tutorial

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer March 23, 2009

The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority has created a program that guides users through the Free Application for Free Student Aid, a process that has frustrated many students seeking financial aid throughout the years.

New ASUU leaders get to work

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer March 22, 2009

The recently elected Associated Students of the University of Utah leadership has started to address a variety of issues, the most pressing being to unite members of the GO and Revolution parties within the new student government.

Med school to rebuild for safety

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor March 22, 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The building, which was constructed in 1961 as the University Hospital, meets the 1959 seismic code but is now outdated.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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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.