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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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Business school creates new department

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer December 4, 2008

The U Academic Senate voted unanimously Monday to create the department of operations and information systems within the David Eccles School of Business, catering to the rising demand for managers also educated in other areas of business.

USTAR hire improves bomb-detecting device

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor December 4, 2008

U researchers are collaborating to develop an improved device to detect explosives at least 50 meters away.

Security report inaccurate

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer December 3, 2008

The Clery Act, designed to inform prospective students and parents about the crime rates of a university, dramatically misrepresents the amount of theft at the U.

Wirthlin dies at 91

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor December 3, 2008

Wirthlin, who was the oldest living apostle in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for the LDS Church, passed away in his sleep Monday night at his home in Salt Lake City.

Man assaults 3 employees at diabetes center

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer December 3, 2008

Police reported that an unruly man assaulted three people in the Utah Diabetes Education Center in Research Park on Dec. 1.

Students honor AIDS victims

By By Niccolo Barber, Staff Writer December 3, 2008

The soft glow of candles lit the Union Patio on Tuesday night as a group of students gathered together for a vigil, spelling "AIDS" with their candles.

Conservative paper makes debut

By By Alex Cragun, Staff Writer December 3, 2008

Politically conservative students are now voicing their opinions with the release of the first edition of the new monthly newspaper The Sentinel.

Democrats seek control

By By Jed Layton, Staff Writer December 2, 2008

Georgia is holding a run-off election between Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss and Democrat Jim Martin today because the Nov. 4 election was too close to call. But today's election has far greater political implications than before.

Alumnus infuses art with music

By By Brandon Fausett, Staff Writer December 2, 2008

The Salt Lake City resident, who now paints in various galleries downtown, graduated from the U in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in art.

Rules limit candidates

By By Rita Totten, Staff Writer December 2, 2008

A handful of student government presidential hopefuls met for an informal meet-and-greet Monday, starting speculation of who might be running for ASUU offices in the spring.