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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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Students, faculty aim to focus on gay rights

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer January 15, 2009

The debate surrounding California's Proposition 8 is continuing on the U campus as some faculty members and students are saying they want to change the focus from a debate over marriage for same-sex couples to a question of basic human rights.

U researchers begin marketing new cancer drug

By By Jamie Bowen, Staff Writer January 14, 2009

U researchers have developed a miniscule drug to treat certain types of cancer and are in the process of marketing it through a new company called Nanonc Inc.

Entrada station could benefit multiple campus departments

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor January 14, 2009

Kevin Hultine has a gold mine of research space available to him in central Utah that ATV users can't destroy on a ride through desert land.

Deans propose Math and Science Education Center

By By Jed Layton, Asst. News Editor January 14, 2009

The College of Science and the College of Education are teaming up in an effort to better train and prepare math and science teachers at the K-12 and college levels.

Degree to combine public health, policy

By By Jed Layton, Asst. News Editor January 14, 2009

With concerns growing about social health care in the United States and Utah, Angela Stefaniak sees a need for a better understanding of public health.

Indian rights activist to give MLK keynote

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer January 14, 2009

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and American Indian rights activist Rigoberta Menchú Tum will give the keynote address Thursday for the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Tap-off program not catching on

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer January 14, 2009

Many U students rode TRAX on the first day back to school, but some didn't tap their Ed-Passes when getting on or off. Others were annoyed with the new "tap on, tap off" system.

McCullough to speak at graduation

By By Rochelle McConkie, News Editor January 14, 2009

Renowned author David McCullough, of John Adams and 1776 fame, will deliver the 2009 commencement address, U President Michael Young announced to the Board of Trustees on Tuesday.

Study says bunkruptcy best for Big 3

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer January 14, 2009

Bankruptcy, not necessarily a bailout, could be the best remedy for the Big Three automakers, according to three U researchers.

Astronomy major offered in fall

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer January 14, 2009

In August 2009, the physics department will offer a new program for both undergraduate and graduate students in astrophysics. The new program will offer an expanded workload coupled with hands-on research.