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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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Students adjust to library changes

By By Rosemary Campell, Staff Writer January 22, 2009

The final phase of renovation at the library began in December and will be completed this summer, said Mary Ross, a spokeswoman for the library.

UMNH prepares for move

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer January 22, 2009

The Utah Museum of Natural History is preparing to make its big move with a half-million dollar grant from a national partnership.

Candidate highlights similarities

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer January 22, 2009

Candidates running with the Revolution Party for ASUU elections hope to unite students by helping them realize that many student groups face similar challenges.

U profs recommend policy toward Israel

By By Jed Layton, Asst. News Editor January 22, 2009

Guiora, an S.J. Quinney College of Law professor and former judge advocate in the Israel Defense Forces, said the recent ceasefire called between Hamas and Israel was primarily put in place because of the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

U prof shares Arctic experience

By By Krista Starker, Staff Writer January 22, 2009

During his seven-week expedition to Antarctica, Ken Golden learned that sea ice plays an important role in global warming.

Brain Center has new director

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor January 22, 2009

Since its inception in 2005, the U Brain Institute has recruited top research faculty and organized funds for projects including neuroscience and behavioral physiology, and now it has recruited John White as executive director.

Band’s visit to DC ‘perfect’

By By Katie Valentine, Staff Writer January 21, 2009

The U marching band paid tribute to the newly sworn-in president Tuesday as it marched along Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House playing "God Bless America."

Obama could help higher ed

By By Jamie Bowen, Staff Writer January 21, 2009

According to Obama's Web site, he plans to make higher education more affordable for all Americans. Obama has offered to give a $4,000 tax credit to all students to pay for educational costs in exchange for community service.

Organizers hope to boost RecycleMania

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer January 21, 2009

U students are returning to the RecycleMania competition with hopes for significant improvement over last year's placement.

Students from Black Student Union witness inauguration

By By Rochelle McConkie, News Editor January 21, 2009

Richard Nkansah hopes that in 20 years, a presidential candidate like Barack Obama will be not seen for his race, but for his qualifications to serve. Nkansah was one of two students from the U's Black Student Union to travel to Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration of President Obama on Jan. 20.