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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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U leads campaign to “Go Green, Save Green”

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer August 27, 2008

U Commuter Services kick-started the school year with their environmentally responsible campaign, a half-reminder, half-plea to everyone on campus, "Go Green. Save Green."

Low theater enrollment leads to lack of funds

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor August 27, 2008

With low student enrollment numbers and a drop in private donations, the U theater department is scrapping to get enough money to put on student productions and hire new faculty members.

U offers new Masters in global enterprise

By By David Servatius, Staff Writer August 27, 2008

To prepare students for a world in which national borders and time zones are no longer barriers to doing business, the College of Social and Behavioral Science is offering a new Master of Science degree in international affairs and global enterprise.

On campus farmers market opens today

By By Alex Cragun, Staff Writer August 27, 2008

The U will open a farmers market on campus today, providing locally-produced fruits and vegetables for sale.

New Humanities Building open for classes, offices

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor August 27, 2008

The Humanities Building, which is located east of the LNCO Building, will house faculty from the history, philosophy and international studies departments, as well as the Tanner Humanities Center.

The new building opened a week late due to manufacturing problems with the glass work on the main staircase.

Magnesium lowers cerebral palsy rates in premature infants

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor August 27, 2008

Magnesium sulfate, a chemical often found in bath salts and used by farmers to treat soil deficiencies, was found to significantly reduce the risk of cerebral palsy in premature babies when delivered intravenously to their mothers prior to birth.

ASUU promotes student voting, convention watch parties

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer August 27, 2008

Starting on Oct. 21, Utah residents will able to cast their vote on the U campus for the presidential election before Election Day. A room in the Union will be reserved for early voting booths.

U alumnus appointed to Board of Regents

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor August 27, 2008

By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News EditorU alumnus Robert Marquardt has a history of supporting higher education in Utah.Lately, people have started to take notice of Marquardt's dedication to higher education,...

Study leads to better diagnoses of anemia, iron-deficiency

Anemia and other iron-related diseases are now easier to diagnose, thanks in part to a study by U scientists.

New pipes to run through campus

Students will continue to see construction work across campus during the next five years as the U begins to tackle a nearly $30 million piping project that will repair failing high temperature water infrastructure.