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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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U offers new Masters in global enterprise

By By David Servatius, Staff Writer August 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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,...

Draper wildfire close to home for U students

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer August 26, 2008

A wildfire that spread through Draper's Corner Canyon threatened more than 53 homes on Monday night, but U students who live in the area are trying to stay optimistic, even while the nearby wildfire continues uncontained

U College Republicans protest Obama in Denver

By By Jed Layton, Staff Writer August 26, 2008

Loveless is with six other students representing the U College Republicans and is volunteering in Denver for the convention. The U students have been in Denver since Saturday helping the Colorado GOP by handing out flyers, stickers, posters and letting people know the student voice for McCain exists.

Committee formed for freedom of student media

Communication professors are coming together to form a committee and write bylaws that would revamp student media.

U to hold forum on armed conflict, terrorism

The U's 12th Annual Siciliano Forum will feature a member of the 9/11 Commission, an award-winning foreign affairs journalist and a U professor who is running to be Lebanon's next president. The forum will focus on the changing nature of armed conflict in the world and how far a democratic society is willing to go to protect itself against the threat of terrorism.