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The Daily Utah Chronicle

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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Marriott Library reopens east doors

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor October 21, 2008

The east entrance to the Marriott Library reopened Monday on the one-year anniversary of its closure.

Rape awareness cut from budget

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer October 20, 2008

The statewide higher education budget cut, which is shrinking the U's state funds across the board, has prompted campus police to suspend its rape awareness and defense courses.

Presidential race tightens in Ohio

Most of Chillicothe's Main Street was quiet and calm, but on opposite ends of the thoroughfare, two storefronts bustled with activity. Main Street is home to both the town's Republican and Democratic headquarters, separated by just two blocks.

Early voting starts Tuesday at Union

October 20, 2008

Election Day is still more than two weeks away, but U students will be able to cast their ballots on campus as early as Tuesday.

Museum to open basement collections

By By Michael Olsen, Staff Writer October 10, 2008

With more than a million artifacts ranging from dinosaur bones to a diverse insect collection, people can head to the museum to see the things that aren't usually on display.

Law school working to establish Iraqi justice

By By Rochelle McConkie, News Editor October 10, 2008

A team of faculty and students from the S.J. Quinney College of Law is working on legislation to establish the rule of law in Iraq and bolster the independence and performance of the Iraqi judicial system.

Deans faced with 4% budget cut

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor October 10, 2008

Fall Break won't be very relaxing for U college deans, who will spend the majority of their week off figuring out where they can trim their departments' budgets by 4 percent.

Students, faculty make fall break plans

By By H. Rachelle Graham, Staff Writer October 10, 2008

Unlike students who sometimes travel to exotic locations during Fall Break, faculty use their week away from students to work on research and catch up on grading.

Police Briefs

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer October 10, 2008

By Michael McFall, Staff WriterPot on the potPolice suspect someone got high in one of the Business Classroom Building's bathroom stalls, and tried to cover his or her scent. According to a police report,...

UMFA holds writing contest

By By Jamie Bowen, Staff Writer October 9, 2008

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is holding its second annual writing competition to encourage U students from all backgrounds to write a response to a work of art in the museum.