The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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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Muslim Student Association promotes understanding of faith

By By Clayton Norlen, Staff Writer September 11, 2008

Student members of the Muslim Students Association gathered in the Union's main entrance Tuesday to speak with anyone willing to share in conversation.

Seminar promotes awareness of the homeless through concert

By By Alex Cragun, Staff Writer September 11, 2008

Instead of hosting a discussion-filled seminar on what causes homelessness, artists and musicians told the tale through a concert.

UMFA provides nonmajor art lovers a chance to volunteer

By By Michael Olson, Staff Writer September 11, 2008

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is currently recruiting for its fall docent training programs. Docents are students, as well as members from the community, who volunteer their time and give tours of the museum's exhibits.

Faculty find it easy to park

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer September 10, 2008

Most U faculty and staff members have an easy time finding places to park on campus. There are, however, are a few wrenches in an otherwise convenient setup.

Public transportation filling up

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer September 10, 2008

Bike racks, buses and trains are filling up. These alternative modes of transportation are becoming top choices as high gas prices motivate U commuters to leave their cars at home.

Commuter Services says parking availability not a problem

By By David Servatius, Staff Writer September 10, 2008

According to U Commuter Services, there is more than enough parking for all students who drive to campus. Finding it, however, depends to a large degree on when students are looking and, more importantly, where they are looking.

U campus shuttle runs on vegetable oil

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer September 10, 2008

One of the 28 campus shuttles now runs on waste vegetable oil.

Police Briefs

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer September 10, 2008

Bong bust and a drunk chase.

Redfest goes green

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer September 10, 2008

The fall music festival Redfest is named to represent U school spirit, but this year the name Greenfest wouldn't be far off.

The Associated Students of the University of Utah's Presenter's Office will be promoting sustainable lifestyles at the annual music concert Sept. 18.

U ranked 3rd most ?wired? school in the nation

By By Niccolo Barber, Staff Writer September 10, 2008

The U recently ranked among the top three most "wired" campuses in the nation, according to a survey done by PC Magazine in conjunction with the Princeton Review.