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On campus farmers market opens today

By By Alex Cragun, Staff Writer August 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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.

Young voters flock to Obama

By By David Servatius, Staff Writer August 27, 2008

Pollsters, pundits and the voting public seem to agree on at least one thing about this year's presidential race&-among college students from coast to coast, there is something powerfully appealing about Sen. Barack Obama.

Clinton?s speech helps students support Obama

By By Jed Layton, Staff Writer August 27, 2008

Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton attempted to end all questions of whether or not she really supports Barack Obama as the next president in her convention address Tuesday night, and tried to convince her followers to do the same.

Freshmen use new independence to explore faith

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer August 27, 2008


For some students, graduating from high school also means a graduating from their church and religious community. As they leave home to go off to college, they are given an opportunity to define themselves as adults, which includes what they believe and practice. This often means choosing a place of worship and community for their faith, if they choose to continue it.