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Alumni board collecting food for Rivalry Week

By By Clayton Norlen, Staff Writer November 12, 2008

There aren't any true losers in a competition to see who can support charity the most, but the U is still trying to crush the Cougars by donating more food than Brigham Young University in the Rivalry Week Food Drive.

U bikers ride to Midnight Mass

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer November 12, 2008

Running red lights, freak bikes and hooliganism mark Salt Lake City's late-night bike romp known as Midnight Mass.

Center to study metro growth

By By Jamie Bowen, Staff Writer November 12, 2008

The College of Architecture and Planning is in the process of developing the Metropolitan Research Center to conduct research on national and international metropolitan growth patterns.

2008 youth vote breaks records

By By Jed Layton, Staff Writer November 12, 2008

The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement estimated the 23 million mark would be the new record for the voting bracket for Americans age 18 to 29.

Obama gains ground with college-age voters

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer November 12, 2008

Although John McCain won Utah, Barack Obama made inroads with the state's young voters.

Economy a key factor in 2008 election, voters say

By By Jed Layton, Staff Writer November 12, 2008

CNN exit polls from the Nov. 4 election indicate voters were most concerned over the economy, with a majority of those voters leaning toward Obama. However, for many young voters the economy was only a part of their decision.

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.

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.