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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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Crime briefs

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer February 5, 2009

By Michael McFall, Staff WriterStudent removed for mental check-upPolice took a student living in Chapel Glen Building 803 to the U Medical Center for mental evaluation. According to the U Police Department,...

Economist advises spending

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer February 5, 2009

Paul Zane Pilzer, one of the world's renowned economists and former White House economic adviser, spoke to a crowd gathered at the U on Tuesday night about five major problems he believes Obama's administration will soon have to deal with.

Library digitalizes Utah newspapers

By By Rosemary Campbell, Staff Writer February 5, 2009

The Marriott Library is digitally archiving newspapers from around the state of Utah, including original issues of The Daily Utah Chronicle, dating back to the late 1800s onto a public-friendly Web site.

Trophy, Swoop promote library

The Marriott Library used the Sugar Bowl trophy to lure hundreds of students into the building Tuesday afternoon.

Development expert hired to help expand planning department

Despite a dwindling budget, the College of Architecture and Planning stretched its wallet to add nationally renowned transportation and urban development professor Reid Ewing to its faculty.

Business school asks for funds for building

The David Eccles School of Business is hoping to tap legislative funds to help with the construction of a new building on campus.

Undocumented tuition battle over?

A controversial bill that has failed in the Utah Legislature every year for the past six years has not been resubmitted, but Utahns for the American Dream are ready to lobby against the bill if it makes it to Capitol Hill this session.

U professors join nation in sustainability teach-in

Carroll, a junior in environmental studies, attended the opening event of this year's Focus the U Teach-In on Climate Change. The kickoff was a Webcast and discussion about the new potential to address climate change under President Barack Obama's administration.

Gallery stroll held for Interfaith Week

The Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable promoted a gallery of spiritual art by Shauna Cook Clinger at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts at an event Tuesday afternoon. About 20 people visited the exhibit.

Medical school loses $10M

The U School of Medicine might have to cut back on medical students and department programs if it doesn't receive additional sources of revenue from the Utah Legislature this session.