The Daily Utah Chronicle

Rocks as Words: Geology Student Helps Translate Human History

January 29, 2002

Patrick Gathogo knew they'd found a textbook location, the perfect spot for fossils. And the site did not disappoint, yielding the skull of what is speculated to be a human ancestor?a find that "shook the human family tree," according to National Geographic.

Explosions Injure Nigerian Civilians

January 29, 2002

LAGOS, Nigeria?Rescuers pulled scores of bodies from a canal Monday after a series of explosions at a munitions depot destroyed homes and businesses in Nigeria's commercial capital, witnesses and rescue workers said. Panicked residents ran and drove into the Oke Afa canal as they fled the blasts Sunday evening at the nearby Ikeja military base.

Police Report: Driver Harasses Parking Lot Attendant

By By Beth McPhee • January 29, 2002

A driver tried to follow another vehicle out of the pay lot. In his attempt, the exit gate came down on his vehicle. The frightened lot attendant said the man got out of his vehicle and pounded on the booth window. Identifying him with his vehicle registration, the police searched the ballet building for him, but they didn't find him.

U Gun Policy Receives National Attention

January 28, 2002

Two weeks ago, the U's gun policy made local headlines. Since then, gun discussion has died down between U officials and lawmakers, however, the U's policy is gaining national media attention. The New York Times, The Chronicle of Higher Education, ABC, CNN and NBC telephoned or visited the U last week.

U Requests $75M for New Building Projects

January 28, 2002

With an eye on bolstering Utah's slumping economy, legislators looked favorably on two U construction projects Friday. Administrators presented their plans to totally revamp the Marriott Library and construct a Health Sciences Classroom Building to the legislative committee in charge of new buildings.

Students Could Bare the Brunt Economic Problems

January 28, 2002

Fiscal analysts suggest the best solution to the state's higher education budget problems is a steep increase in tuition. Analysts presented the 2003 fiscal year budget recommendations to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee Friday. The analysts suggest students pay a 16 percent tuition increase to give institutions additional funding.

Greeks Rent 4 Houses to SLOC During Games

By By Adam Benson • January 28, 2002

For four chapters of U's Greek Row, the Winter Olympics will be a little closer to home. Sororities Alpha Chi Omega and Chi Omega and fraternities Sigma Chi and Beta Theta Pi have rented out their houses to the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Games next month.

Health Sciences Gets $600K Grant, Awards

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Men Face BYU Tonight In ESPN’s ‘Big Monday’

January 28, 2002

Utah enters its ESPN Big Monday matchup against BYU with an 11-game winning streak, not having lost since Dec. 4. The Utes also own a 46-game home conference winning streak, dating back to 1996. BYU has won its last four games televised on ESPN, but the Cougs have lost two consecutive games, and their last five away games.

President Spurs Argentina Revolt

January 28, 2002

BUENOS AIRES?Argentina's new president pleaded for calm after a nationwide protest over his handling of a deep economic crisis turned violent early Saturday when police clashed with demonstrators downtown. "We can't solve all of the country's problems in three weeks,'' President Eduardo Duhalde, who took office Jan.

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