The Daily Utah Chronicle

Gibbons Making Most of Second Chance

By , , and • January 25, 2002

Sandy Gibbons used to be a world-class high jumper?both in track and field, as well as in basketball. After all, when she played hoops for the University of British Columbia, she could dunk, despite standing only 5 feet-4-inches tall. Brian Gibbons, meanwhile, also played ball at UBC, and also gained some fame for his leaping abilities, as he competed in the triple jump.

Quote of the Day

By , , and • January 25, 2002

"What will all of these laws do? It would seem they just give us something to argue about via letters to the editor."

Exhibit Showcases Female Athletes in New Light

By , , and • January 25, 2002

In many sports publications and news sections in the early and mid-90s, women were rarely represented. Jane Gottesman wanted to change that. "A lot of people argue women aren't interested in sports. When you look at the media, you can see where that idea comes from," she said.

Students Ignore Online Course Evaluations

By , , and • January 25, 2002

Although officials hoped a majority of fine arts students would fill out online course evaluations last semester, only about 20 percent actually did. Students typically fill out the evaluations in class shortly before the semester ends. The online evaluations were part of an experiment administrators hope will eventually affect the entire campus.

What? Party Steps Down After Kappa Sigma Bust

January 25, 2002

Two candidates for student body office stepped down Thursday to focus more attention on the beleaguered Greek Row. "We will concentrate on the greek system because it needs our help right now," said Cory Peterson, Interfraternity Council president and former presidential candidate from the What? Party.

Medical Needs $15 Mil. to Maintain Programs

January 25, 2002

Add the U's School of Medicine to the list of agencies that have a special approach to lobby legislators for extra funding in this year of heavy budget cuts. Thursday U officials announced the school needs $15 million in ongoing funds to maintain the quality care and training programs at the state's only medical school.

Staring the U’s Tuition Issue Straight in the Eye

By , , and • January 24, 2002

It's all too easy to shrug your shoulders and turn away from the tuition quandary. It's all too easy for students to ignore the financial realities and hope that administrators don't push for big hikes. It's all too easy for administrators to lean on students when budgets get tight.

Letter to the Editor: Safe Campuses Require Firearms

By By Jim Peel, Colorado Springs, CO, By Jim Peel, Colorado Springs, CO, and By Jim Peel, Colorado Springs, CO • January 24, 2002

Editor: While I am not a resident of your state, I feel very strongly about the issue of firearms on campus. Throughout America, states and localities have enacted statutes that disallow firearms in certain localities such as schools, parks and churches.

The Chronicle’s View: Greek Captain Is Where He Belongs

January 24, 2002

Since police handed out 52 alcohol citations at a party in the Kappa Sigma house, greek leadership has strived to separate itself from the errant fraternity. In that respect, the Interfraternity Council is handling the situation well. In the shadow of recent agreements with neighbors, repairing a damaged image may be a matter of survival.

Letter to the Editor: Guns Are Just Something to Argue About

By By Kevin J. McFarland, Sophomore, Communication Skills, By Kevin J. McFarland, Sophomore, Communication Skills, and By Kevin J. McFarland, Sophomore, Communication Skills • January 24, 2002

Editor: I have not followed too closely the policy changes that have taken place recently concerning firearms. I would like to know what the exact current ordinance is and what it was changed from. I know that concealed weapons are now not permitted on campus and that by now people think that there will be no more gun violence on campus.

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