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Commuter Services says parking availability not a problem

By By David Servatius, Staff Writer September 9, 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 9, 2008

One of the 28 campus shuttles now runs on waste vegetable oil.

Police Briefs

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer September 9, 2008

Bong bust and a drunk chase.

Redfest goes green

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer September 9, 2008

The fall music festival Redfest is named to represent U school spirit, but this year the name Greenfest wouldn't be far off.

The Associated Students of the University of Utah's Presenter's Office will be promoting sustainable lifestyles at the annual music concert Sept. 18.

U ranked 3rd most ?wired? school in the nation

By By Niccolo Barber, Staff Writer September 9, 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 9, 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 concert donates proceeds to chinese earthquake relief

By By Sylvia O'Hara, Staff Writer September 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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.