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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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Group calls for sex ed reform

By By Sylvia O'Hara, Staff Writer October 1, 2008

More than 75 signatures were gathered for a petition to reform sex education in Utah8212;an action taken by Students for Choice as part of its sex education week on campus.

Graffiti inspires proposal

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer October 1, 2008

A vigilante tagger has graffitied the U's lower campus two nights in a row with a mystery message: "ASK HER."

Study could debunk supplement

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor October 1, 2008

Although the results of a two-year study at the U seem to show that two nutritional supplements don't have an effect on slowing cartilage loss, U researchers believe a longer study could show more positive results.

Alzheimer’s Center tests new drug

By By Maureen Klewicki, Staff Writer October 1, 2008

U researchers are continually searching for clues to unlock the mystery of Alzheimer's disease, and now researcher Edward Zamrini is leading the U's participation in a nationwide study researching a drug that could help find a cure.

Game to impact parking Thursday

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor October 1, 2008

Several parking lots will close Thursday afternoon in preparation for the Utes' 7 p.m. football game against Oregon State.

Enrollment in Web courses on the rise

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer October 1, 2008

Online courses are some of the only courses at the U with increasing enrollment rates. Despite budget cuts, departments might have to spend the extra money for additional online classes, or face stagnant enrollment and additional cuts.

Profs use net as teaching tool

By By Clayton Norlen, Staff Writer October 1, 2008

With the ever-increasing use and application of the Web in professional and personal settings, some educators have adapted their teaching techniques to incorporate the benefits of the Internet into their classrooms.

Wi-Fi access expanded to most buildings on campus

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor October 1, 2008

By December, almost every building on campus will be equipped with high-speed wireless Internet access for students and faculty with laptops or internet-capable cell phones.

House votes down $700 billion bailout bill

n a surprising series of developments, the U.S. House of Representatives struck down a $700 billion bailout of the banking industry in a vote of 228 to 205 Monday afternoon.

400 students attend forum; panelists say recession near

By By Rochelle McConkie, News Editor September 30, 2008

Nearly 400 students packed the Hinckley Institute caucus room, filled the neighboring office and spilled into the hallway and the OSH foyer to hear U professors and financial experts assess the current economic crisis.