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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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Study: Baby whales in danger

Younger whales might not be able to find new dining areas if global warming kills off krill, their favorite item on the menu.

Utes lauded on the hill

The Utah Legislature hailed the Ute football team for bringing pride and glory to the state with its perfect season and BCS-busting Sugar Bowl victory and called for a national playoff system to replace the controversial Bowl Championship Series.

Records thief sentenced to one year in jail

Shadd Dean Hartman, the man who stole the University Hospital's billing records last summer, will spend a year in prison.

Fire alarm forces Union evacuation

A fire alarm went off in the Union on Monday morning, forcing students and staff to evacuate the building.

Legislators deny student eviction bill

By By Jed Layton, Asst. News Editor February 9, 2009

Utah legislators are holding a bill that would allow the U to more quickly evict students in the dorms who don't pay rent.

Engineering professors to be honored

By By Sarah Cutler, Staff Writer February 9, 2009

After 20 years of teaching and grading papers long into the night, U professors Janice Chambers and Steven Burian will be honored with annual Educator of the Year awards from two engineering societies.

Professor urges students to garden

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer February 9, 2009

Fred Montague said everyone in the world, but especially people living in the United States, should have a garden.

Ballet students showcase talent

By By Kassidy Mather, Staff Writer February 9, 2009

While transitioning from complicated leaps to en-pointe poses that resemble a vertical split, U ballet dancers and students from The Royal Ballet School in London performed for a full house of viewers Saturday night.

Club U offers educational childcare during break

By By Drew Thompson, Staff Writer February 9, 2009

Instead of children wasting their school breaks watching TV, the U Continuing Education Program has organized Club U as an educational alternative.

Students have mixed reactions to stimulus bill

By By Jed Layton, Asst. News Editor February 9, 2009

Martinez, a sophomore in physical therapy, avoids borrowing money from her friends, despises credit cards and wants the national government to avoid adding to debt from the financial crisis.