The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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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 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.

Bleed Red kicks off to record numbers

By By Dan Treasure, Staff Writer September 10, 2008

The ARUP Bleed Red blood drive started off with record numbers Monday for the Utes in the annual competition against Utah State University.

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 concert donates proceeds to chinese earthquake relief

By By Sylvia O'Hara, Staff Writer September 9, 2008

After Sichuan University, the U's sister school in China, felt the effects of the earthquake in May, the U Confucius Institute rallied people together to raise $3,000 to help victims recover from losses.

With the help of the School of Music, the Confucius Institute raised an additional $1,000 through a benefit concert Aug. 30.

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.

Center provides support for brain disorders

By By Dan Treasure, Staff Writer September 8, 2008

Families and patients suffering from neurological disorders can now get help at the U's new Brain Health Learning Center, which provides information and one-on-one counseling for patients with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Union working to debug fire alarm system

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor September 8, 2008

A glitch in the Union's fire alarm system sent students streaming outside for the third time in two days Friday afternoon.