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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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Police Briefs

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer January 30, 2009

By Michael McFall, Staff WriterPatient caught with marijuana When a man with a mental illness was admitted to the U Neuropsychiatric Institute on Wednesday, doctors discovered that he had marijuana, so...

Student researchers take displays to Hill

By By Rachel Hanson, Managing Editor January 30, 2009

Students from the U and Utah State University gathered in the state Capitol on Thursday to encourage lawmakers to continue funding undergraduate research.

New mining chair to promote safety

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor January 30, 2009

The Crandall Canyon Mine disaster inspired a state-wide goal to prevent mining fatalities, and with a new endowed chair for mining safety at the U, that goal is closer within reach.

2009 could see higher rate of pedestrian accidents

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer January 30, 2009

The 72-year-old man who was hit by a student's car Wednesday night near Rice-Eccles Stadium is the second person to be involved in an auto-pedestrian accident this month, a warning that 2009 might become a record-setting year for similar injuries.

ASUU appoints new directors

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer January 29, 2009

ASUU has announced the appointment of three new members to executive cabinet positions.

False alarm sounds at library

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer January 29, 2009

Students were evacuated from the Marriott Library Wednesday afternoon when a fire alarm was accidentally triggered inside.

UMFA American Indian exhibit to open

By By Krista Starker, Staff Writer January 29, 2009

American Indian clothing was designed to serve a function, but students can also view the artistic value of the patterns and shapes at a new exhibit at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.

Fault prompts quake prep at U

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer January 29, 2009

Chris Ninow, a sophomore in exercise and sports science, said he feels safe in his classes even though a major fault line runs underneath most of the U campus.

Car strikes man near stadium

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer January 29, 2009

A 72-year-old man was walking across South Campus Drive from Rice-Eccles Stadium without using the crosswalk when Ben, a sophomore whose last name was not released, struck him while driving at about 20 mph.

Changes on 1300 E. bring opposition

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer January 29, 2009

U student Lauren Schaaf is leading neighbors and students in opposition to the reconfiguration of 1300 East from 600 South to 1700 South.