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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 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.

U, BYU family friendly

By By Alex Cragun, Staff Writer November 16, 2008

The U and BYU were ranked in the Top 10 most "family-friendly" schools, according to the 2009 edition of The Princeton Review's Best 296 Business Schools, released in early October.

Prof. says LGBT research misused

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer November 14, 2008

U professor Lisa Diamond said that an adjunct professor's organization skewed her sexual identity research, which she said is typical in the battle between those in support of and opposition to homosexuality.

Paws N? Claws houses research animals

By By Allison Johnson, Staff Writer November 14, 2008

The U's Dog and Cat Adoption Program organized a fundraiser on Thursday to help retired research pets find adoptive families.

Honda collides with Chartwells van

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer November 14, 2008

Two elderly women tried to make a quick left onto Central Campus Drive when they were hit by a northbound Chartwells delivery van. The Honda spun around and drove straight into a pole outside the Warnock Building.

Traffic problems arise on South Campus Drive

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer November 14, 2008

A dark sedan facing east in the westbound lane stopped traffic between the Marriott Library and the Rice-Eccles Stadium for about 20 minutes on Tuesday around 7 p.m. The U Police Department said there was no official report of the incident.

Diversity office renounces offensive TCU shirts

By By Rita Totten, Staff Writer November 14, 2008

In response to last week's incident involving a private vendor selling racially insensitive T-shirts before the Utah vs. TCU football game, the Office of Equity and Diversity released a statement saying it would not tolerate "hateful and harmful imagery on campus."