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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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U paleontologists discover new herbivores

By By Dan Treasure, Staff Writer December 12, 2008

With help from students and community volunteers, the Utah Museum of Natural History is going through the long and arduous process of publishing results of newly discovered species of herbivore dinosaurs found in Utah.

Profs create book series

By By Maureen Klewicki, Staff Writer December 12, 2008

For nearly a year, Hiram Chodosh, Dean of the S.J. Quinney School of Law, has been working with scholars across the nation, law school professors and Aspen Publishers, Inc. to create a book series that will reform international legal education.

Crimes decreasing as temperatures fall

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer December 12, 2008

Every year since 2003, reported crime at the U drops from Labor Day to Christmas as reliably as the temperature outside.

Tap on/off system to start January 1st

UTA will ring in the new year by tracking commuters with the recently installed tap pads on buses and at TRAX and FrontRunner stations.

Kiosks to share info on Capecchi

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor December 11, 2008

The human genetics department at the U developed five kiosks that will broadcast information about Capecchi's prize-winning research, published papers and future research in an interactive setting.

Cuts could increase tuition

By By Rochelle McConkie, News Editor December 11, 2008

Students should be prepared for a larger-than-usual tuition hike in the coming year, but the magnitude of the increase will depend on the level of higher education budget cuts determined by Utah lawmakers in the coming legislative session.

Filling position left by Forster proves difficult

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer December 11, 2008

Finding a replacement tantamount to former Director Craig Forster will be nearly impossible, said the U's Office of Sustainability staff and administrators, but until then, students, faculty and staff have pulled together to fill in the gaps.

Device prohibits cell phone use while driving

Instead of living in fear of a possible car crash, Curry, a U accounting alumnus who completed his medical residency at the U Hospital, helped develop a car key that shuts down cell phone use while the key is in the ignition.

U restructures buildings for earthquake protection

By By Michael Olson, Staff Writer December 11, 2008

The U stepped up to remodel the Park Building in Presidents' Circle when pieces began falling onto the sidewalk, but the historic building isn't the only one that needs fixing.

U dentists hone skills in southwest

By By Jaime Winston, Staff Writer December 11, 2008

Patients at the Montezuma Creek Dental Clinic are rarely referred elsewhere because it is the only dental clinic around, giving graduates in the U's Dental Residency Program the perfect place to refine their skills.