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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U professor punched after intervening in knife fight

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer September 10, 2008

A professor was punched in the face twice after trying to stop a knife fight.

UTA accommodates for morning bike crowds

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer September 10, 2008

In light of the bicycle congestion on public transportation this semester, UTA will start to remove seats near the doorway in some TRAX trains and install benches to allow for more bikes. FrontRunner cars are also under redesign.

U research leads to better understanding of stem cells

The work on the stem cells of flatworms could help scientists learn how to generate specific cell types to help with treatments of diseases ranging from degenerative disorders to cancer.

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.

Wind power program provides campus with energy

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer September 9, 2008

As the U's commitment to sustainability grows, so does its wind power program, which was established in 2005.

Students make predictions, reflect on presidential race

Michelle Obama flopped. Hillary Clinton excelled. Denver had great parties. St. Paul, Minn., had riots. The opinions of four U students who viewed firsthand the Democratic and Republican conventions couldn't be more different, but the thing that surprised them most was how the Republicans came out on top.

Regents prioritize Business School renovations

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor September 9, 2008

The Utah State Board of Regents put the David Eccles School of Business renovation and construction plans on top of its $283 million development priority list Friday.

The list, which includes seven other projects statewide, requests $28.5 million in state funding to go toward the school's $71 million goal.