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Pep rally creates rivalry game buzz

By By Rita Totten, Staff Writer November 18, 2008

An anxious crowd gathered at the end of the plastic tarp-clad HPER Highway at Monday's Rivalry Week pep rally, awaiting the deluge of numbered tennis balls that would come down the runway and result in one lucky winner of a half-tuition scholarship.

Service requisite dies in committee

By By Rita Totten, Staff Writer November 18, 2008

The ASUU Student Senate Executive Committee voted down the proposed corequisite that would require students to participate in community engagement before graduation.

Skiers celebrate winter season at Fat Flake Festival downtown

By By Rita Totten, Staff Writer November 18, 2008

A chill was in the air as men, women and children geared up in stiff ski boots and approached the starting line in preparation for a ski boot race at the third annual Fat Flake Festival at the Gallivan Center on Saturday.

U to build new care facility

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor November 18, 2008

University Health Care announced plans Monday to build a new health care facility in the southwest valley.

Cells could slow heart failure

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor November 18, 2008

Through a clinical trial to grow and surgically replace stem cells, U researchers hope to reduce a patient's heart failure and increase the overall lifespan by a few years.

Healy to discuss election

By By Dustin Gardiner, Editor in Chief November 18, 2008

After spending much of the past two years on the campaign trail covering the 2008 presidential election for The New York Times, Healy said he questions whether the campaign process has become too long and drawn out.

U not likely to get funds to fix power

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor November 17, 2008

Power outages, such as the one that shut down classes in multiple buildings Nov. 6, are increasing every year and the U is unlikely to secure state funds to fix the problem.

Women encouraged to pursue careers

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor November 17, 2008

To give female students at the U a glimpse into the career choices of professional women in Utah and why they chose to focus on their careers, the Bennion Community Service Center organized a forum bringing together women of all ages Saturday morning.

Crime list to be posted online

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer November 17, 2008

Beginning this week, the U Police Department will begin posting a list of the previous day's crimes every morning on its Web site. The new feature was created as a service to the students, Capt. Lynn Mitchell said.

BYU avoids sustainability label, makes green strides

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer November 17, 2008

The University of Utah and Brigham Young University both push sustainability measures on their campuses, but BYU steers away from adopting official green policies.

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