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Sandoval ovarian cancer race this Saturday

By By H. Rachelle Graham, Staff Writer September 12, 2008

Get your running shoes out because it's that time of year again. The Susan Sandoval Foundation for Ovarian Cancer is hosting its second annual race Saturday.

Robbers fail in wheelchair getaway

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer September 12, 2008

Frank Thrower and Steven Hobbs, both 66 years old, walked into the first floor of the Moran Eye Center on Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. with a wheelchair and picked up a computer from the front information desk, according to a police report. Thrower sat down in the wheelchair with the computer in his lap while Hobbs wheeled him out of the building.

Obama?s roots: A tour of a Democratic nominee?s home city

Visiting Chicago might not reveal the complete life story of Barack Obama, but viewing a few scenes of his past does reveal some insight into the Democratic presidential candidate.

New UTA Ed-Passes ready for pick up

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer September 11, 2008

The new UTA Ed-Passes are here...finally.

The UCard Office, Commuter Services and the University Campus Store are now issuing the passes to students, faculty and staff.

Senate approves entrepreneur minor

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor September 11, 2008

U non-business major students interested in starting their own business might get an opportunity to receive valuable training on campus. The U Academic Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure Sept. 8 to create an entrepreneurship minor program through the David Eccles School of Business.

Muslim Student Association promotes understanding of faith

By By Clayton Norlen, Staff Writer September 11, 2008

Student members of the Muslim Students Association gathered in the Union's main entrance Tuesday to speak with anyone willing to share in conversation.

Seminar promotes awareness of the homeless through concert

By By Alex Cragun, Staff Writer September 11, 2008

Instead of hosting a discussion-filled seminar on what causes homelessness, artists and musicians told the tale through a concert.

UMFA provides nonmajor art lovers a chance to volunteer

By By Michael Olson, Staff Writer September 11, 2008

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is currently recruiting for its fall docent training programs. Docents are students, as well as members from the community, who volunteer their time and give tours of the museum's exhibits.

U research leads to better understanding of stem cells

The work on the stem cells of flatworms could help scientists learn how to generate specific cell types to help with treatments of diseases ranging from degenerative disorders to cancer.

Faculty find it easy to park

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer September 10, 2008

Most U faculty and staff members have an easy time finding places to park on campus. There are, however, are a few wrenches in an otherwise convenient setup.