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Cuts could increase tuition

By By Rochelle McConkie, News Editor December 11, 2008

Students should be prepared for a larger-than-usual tuition hike in the coming year, but the magnitude of the increase will depend on the level of higher education budget cuts determined by Utah lawmakers in the coming legislative session.

Green appliances not saving much

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer December 10, 2008

The U saved approximately $1,992 this semester by purchasing 83 ESTAR compliant computers from Dell and Hewlett-Packard and an estimated $3,984 over the course of the units' lifetimes.

Biology dept. announces new endowed chair

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

In an effort to spur a minor in human anatomy and keep the program running, the U biology department is raising funds to create an endowed professor chair.

USTAR spurs growth of Utah businesses

By By Niccolo Barber, Staff Writer December 10, 2008

With the Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative, the Utah State Legislature hopes to keep profitable businesses in the state.

Communincation professor passes away at 92

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer December 10, 2008

Parry Sorenson, who died Dec. 9 at the age of 92, was an instrumental part of the U's communication department.

Plan for Dixie merger stalls

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer December 10, 2008

America's faltering economy has put the future of a possible University of Utah-St. George on hold.

Golfers say adieu to campus course

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer December 10, 2008

As the snow blanketed the city below, the U's golf course was silent Monday, as if saying goodbye to the valley over which it has kept watch for the past 85 years.

Round-figured women are more competitive

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

The hourglass figure that models showcase might seem like the ideal form of female beauty, but a new study shows that women with a rounder shape can better handle a competitive job and raising children.

Exhibit showcases creepy crawlers

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer December 10, 2008

A new exhibit at the Utah Museum of Natural History is attempting to help people overcome their fear of creepy, crawly bugs, one insect at a time.

Hartman pleads guilty

Shadd Dean Hartman pled guilty Monday for stealing and possessing billing records from more than 1.5 million U Hospital patients, for which he might face up to two years in prison.