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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.

Med school loses $10M

About $10 million was eliminated from the U School of Medicine's budget because of a state health department funding error, but the money won't be reinstated even if the state wins the appeals process8212;which could mean the medical school won't enroll as many students.

U gets $23M for new business school building

By By Trent Lowe , Staff Writer March 11, 2009

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

Stimulus eases budget woes

The recently signed federal stimulus bill, endorsed strongly by President Barack Obama, will help ease the $46 million budget cut the U will experience beginning next year.

Toadally Frogs exhibit hits UMNH

By By Krista Starker, Staff Writer March 11, 2009

Toadally Frogs, the newest exhibit at the Utah Museum of Natural History, opens Saturday.

UTA urges discretion

In light of the death of Joseph Montgomery, a U student who was killed last week after crossing in front of a TRAX train, UTA is urging riders not to sacrifice safety to be on time.

FBI investigating racist fliers

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer March 11, 2009

The FBI is working with the U Police Department to investigate neo-Nazi propaganda handed out with copies of The Daily Utah Chronicle.

Take a break and clean up

Having a clean and organized room is a goal for a lot of students, but it gets pushed aside when schoolwork piles up. Weekends could be a good time for some deep cleaning, but they get filled with homework and socializing that's missed out on during the week.