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U researchers theorize on Southern Utah dinosaur dance floor

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor October 21, 2008

The multiple tracks, which spread across an area the size of a football field, are proof that the sand dunes of Southern Utah experienced periods of wet climates during the early Jurassic period, and that dinosaurs might have lived in a close-knit community near water.

Marriott Library reopens east doors

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor October 21, 2008

The east entrance to the Marriott Library reopened Monday on the one-year anniversary of its closure.

Young college students lament inability to vote

Although they are disappointed they won't be able to vote, students younger than 18 are determined to have their voices heard this election season.

U student-athletes shine on academic field

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor October 21, 2008

One year after the U's athletic department began implementing new programs to better monitor student-athletes' academic progress, the U's athletes are among the best students in the nation, according to a report from the U's Athletics Advisory Council.

Early voting starts Tuesday at Union

October 20, 2008

Election Day is still more than two weeks away, but U students will be able to cast their ballots on campus as early as Tuesday.

Rape awareness cut from budget

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer October 20, 2008

The statewide higher education budget cut, which is shrinking the U's state funds across the board, has prompted campus police to suspend its rape awareness and defense courses.

Presidential race tightens in Ohio

Most of Chillicothe's Main Street was quiet and calm, but on opposite ends of the thoroughfare, two storefronts bustled with activity. Main Street is home to both the town's Republican and Democratic headquarters, separated by just two blocks.

Deans faced with 4% budget cut

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor October 10, 2008

Fall Break won't be very relaxing for U college deans, who will spend the majority of their week off figuring out where they can trim their departments' budgets by 4 percent.

Students, faculty make fall break plans

By By H. Rachelle Graham, Staff Writer October 10, 2008

Unlike students who sometimes travel to exotic locations during Fall Break, faculty use their week away from students to work on research and catch up on grading.

Police Briefs

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer October 10, 2008

By Michael McFall, Staff WriterPot on the potPolice suspect someone got high in one of the Business Classroom Building's bathroom stalls, and tried to cover his or her scent. According to a police report,...