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U Bike Collective growing, seeing more action

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer September 4, 2008

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bike Collective Director Weston Edwards and former director Jon Wilkey tag team on the Union Patio fixing bikes for free and talking to anyone who will listen about the benefits of cycling and bike commuting.

RedPages not as helpful as promised

By By Niccolo Barber, Rochelle McConkie September 4, 2008

ASUU's began distributing its new publication, RedPages, last week, but some students were surprised because the booklet was supposed to be more than a planner.

Hurricane forces delegates to play waiting game

Speeches by high-profile Republicans, such as President George W. Bush, were cancelled and party plans ground to a halt as Hurricane Gustav zeroed in on New Orleans.

Republican National Convention focuses on Hurricane Gustav

Monday's session of the RNC was cut back by Sen. John McCain to provide humanitarian relief to victims of Hurricane Gustav along the Gulf Coast. As a result, many of the events and speakers were suspended or postponed.

U philantropist dies at 91

By By Alex Cragun, Staff Writer September 3, 2008

Philanthropist Wilford Woodruff Goodwill passed away Aug. 19 after spending a lifetime building his own businesses and supporting the U College of Social Work.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute receives $1 million endowment

By By Jaime Winston, Staff Writer September 3, 2008

The Osher Foundation recently donated a $1 million endowment to the U Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, but the institute will now be receiving less funding annually from the foundation.

Grant to provide campus solar panels

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer September 3, 2008

New solar energy panels will only contribute a fraction of the energy needed for U buildings, but energy specialists say the environmental benefits are worth the cost.

U hires new assistant VP for diversity

By By Rita Totten, Staff Writer September 3, 2008

The U Office for Diversity recently hired Jennifer Williams-Molock to fill a new administrative position designed to help the U work more closely with diversity-related student groups.

VoteProject reaches out to Asian-American students

By By David Servatius, Staff Writer September 3, 2008

The U VoteProject has joined forces with the Utah Asian Chamber of Commerce in a drive to get Asian-American students at the U registered to vote before the Oct. 6 mail-in deadline for the state.

HIP director balances personal politics with student programs

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer September 3, 2008

Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Kirk Jowers will be pitching in for the Republican presidential campaign this election season, but will continue to devote most of his time to a burgeoning internship and forum program at the U.