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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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Springmeyer challenges Huntsman in governor?s race

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor September 24, 2008

U alumnus, Bob Springmeyer, knows he faces an uphill battle. In Utah's 112-year history, only six Democrats have become governor, but for Springmeyer, seven is a lucky number.

Law lecture addresses Indian environment and legal system

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer September 24, 2008

At a lecture, two Indian activists, Kohli and a pro bono attorney, discussed the Indian government's mining access grant as an affront to the local people and their environment.

Professor sues BYU, firm over non-compensation for work

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor September 23, 2008

U professor Alan Rockwood is suing Brigham Young University and a company in Utah County for not compensating him for patents and work he helped develop.

Study weakens link between global warming, wildfires

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor September 23, 2008

As the global debate over climate change intensifies, a new study involving U researcher Mitchell Power found the number of wildfires worldwide decreased in the 20th century, despite rising temperatures and sweeping droughts.

Georgetown debate engages student issues

Rep. Artur Davis, D-Ala., and Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., fielded political questions posed by journalists and students at Georgetown's Young Voters Forum on Thursday.

Bennion Center offers five Alternative Fall Break programs

Instead of visiting family or soaking up sun in the Bahamas, some U students will spend Fall Break serving the community.

U students ride brake-less bikes

The lack of brakes on fast bikes spark controversy around the country, but U students are still riding the new trend.

Researchers develop cost-saving device for solar power cells

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor September 22, 2008

U researchers have devised a new technique for cutting conductive materials used in solar power cells that can save company manufacturers thousands of dollars.

Biden addresses concerns of women voters in Virginia

As part of a weekend visit to Virginia, Biden spoke to a crowd of several hundred.

U recognized for computer science, receives $800,000 grant

By By Keith Chalmers, Staff Writer September 22, 2008

Thanks to a new computer processing system, computer scientists at the U will be able to speed up the process of making complicated graphic illustrations and computations that usually take days.