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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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Cell study could slow mutation

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor November 12, 2008

A new study suggests that if U researchers could determine the way cells migrate by analyzing a mutation in a gene, they could understand how cancerous cells spread and possibly stop tumor growth.

Scholar: Media uninformed

By By Niccolo Barber, Staff Writer November 11, 2008

Conflicts between the Western and Islamic worlds stem from a general misunderstanding between the two cultures, said leading Islamic scholar Akbar Ahmed.

Students rally against Prop 8

By By Rita Totten, Staff Writer November 11, 2008

Thousands of protesters filled downtown's Temple Square on Friday night to protest The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' involvement in the campaign supporting California's Proposition 8.

ASUU hosts ‘Earth’ documentary

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer November 11, 2008

On Friday and Saturday, the Associated Students of the University of Utah hosted a screening of the "Planet Earth" documentary series8212;one of many activities hosted by ASUU this year to inform the student body about social awareness and environmental responsibility.

U loses malpractice suit

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer November 11, 2008

Stephen and Lisa Speckman won their malpractice lawsuit Friday against the U and Intermountain Healthcare for not preventing a flesh-eating bacteria from damaging Lisa Speckman's body.

Prof wins accounting medal

By By Maureen Klewicki November 11, 2008

After spending months translating research for a legislative committee, U professor Robert Allen received the prestigious Wildman Medal Award for his paper on audit failures.

In line for rivalry

By By Rita Totten, Staff Writer November 10, 2008

Temperatures dropped to 33 degrees Friday night, but frigid weather didn't stop nearly 300 die-hard Ute fans from setting up camp in front of the ticket office at Rice-Eccles Stadium to wait for tickets to the highly-anticipated Nov. 22 Utah vs. BYU football game to go on sale.

Panel: Journalism in flux

By By Allison Johnson, Staff Writer November 10, 2008

The National Press Club organized a forum featuring a panel of local journalism professionals who discussed how the future of the news industry hinges upon old-fashioned ethics.

Researchers get grant to study neuropathy

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor November 10, 2008

With the help of more than $2 million in grants, U researchers will be able to test a new technique to help them study early signs of neuropathy in pre-diabetic patients and help patients avoid complications like foot amputation.

Geologists doubt dinosaur dance floor

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor November 9, 2008

A group of geologists are saying a cluster of rock holes in Southern Utah identified as dinosaur footprints by a U professor and graduate student are nothing more than eroded potholes.