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Hinckley Institute forum analyzes candidates

By By Rita Totten, Staff Writer October 30, 2008

Jowers, a McCain supporter, discussed his views on both the Republican and Democratic parties and their candidates from the primaries to the nominations at a forum in the Hinckley Caucus Room.

Young stresses minority outreach

By By Dan Treasure, Staff Writer October 29, 2008

U President Michael Young fears that if the growing number of minority high school students in the United States does not continue to higher education, the overall college enrollment rates will decrease, he said in a forum on Tuesday.

Pre-med students balance experience

By By Maureen Klewicki, Staff Writer October 29, 2008

t. Besides two years of chemistry, a year of physics and two biology classes, students must show multiple hours of extracurricular activities, volunteer work, experience working with patients and physicians in a medical atmosphere and research with another professor.

Burglars hit golf course twice

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer October 29, 2008

The Campus Master Plan isn't scheduled to make the golf course disappear for at least a few months, but some people are taking it upon themselves to begin disassembly early. Everything from golf flags to ball washers have been stolen from the golf course.

Geriatric center celebrates first year

By By Brandon Fausett October 29, 2008

The U Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence celebrated its first year Oct. 9 and is among nine programs in the country that have received a five-year $1 million grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation.

Campus reports nearly a dozen hit and runs

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer October 29, 2008

The U Police Department received 11 reports of hit and runs in the first two months of Fall Semester.

U advises students on Internet safety

By By Clayton Norlen, Staff Writer October 29, 2008

Downloading music and visiting pornographic sites on the Internet can destroy a computer if a virus uploads, said speakers at an Information and Security Awareness session Tuesday.

Single shot could prevent salmonella

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor October 29, 2008

U researchers have shown that a single vaccine could give patients immunity against multiple types of disease-causing bacteria.

Wheelchair athletes bring murderball to U

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer October 29, 2008

Four members of the Utah Scorpions, the Salt Lake City-based wheelchair rugby team, held a symposium sponsored by the U's College of Social Work on Monday to talk about the positive impact rugby has had on their lives.

Gay marriage question sparks debate

Two prominent members of the Salt Lake City community debated Tuesday whether homosexual couples should have the right to enter into a matrimonial union in Utah.