The Daily Utah Chronicle

IUPUI law students, prof help to free convicted man

By By U Wire • January 22, 2002

INDIANAPOLIS?Larry Mayes is a free man for the first time in 21 years. Through the efforts of four Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis law students, a dedicated professor and results from DNA tests, Mayes' convictions were overturned and he was released with all charges dismissed Dec.

U Student Casts the University in Film Epic

By By Chris Kirchgasler, By Chris Kirchgasler, and By Chris Kirchgasler • January 22, 2002

University of Utah film student, Sark Rickles, has a dream: "I want to make the next 'Star Wars,' but without all those Ewoks or fucking Jar Jar. I mean, c'mon George, what were you thinking?" Such are the hopes of today's up-and-coming sci-fi directors, most of whom?despite being deluded into thinking "Babylon 5" was well written, and that the Warshawski brothers have artistic vision?still consider topping Lucas' granddaddy of epics with their own rip-off "saga" the ultimate geek goal.

Dean Candidate Hertz Speaks to the School of Architecture

January 22, 2002

John Hertz does not know what he would do as dean of the Graduate School of Architecture. "I would not be here to invent something out of nothing," he said. "The school is the result of a collective effort." Hertz said the quality and direction of the school comes from the faculty and students, not from the dean.

Opinion Cartoon

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Snow Football?Is There Anything Better?

January 22, 2002

You will often hear a commentator at a football game call sunny weather, no wind and warm temperatures a "perfect day for football!" With all due respect, I disagree. I love watching football games in a different setting?with six inches of snow on the ground.

For Education’s Sake: Writing a Textbook Offers No Resume Credit and Often Little Financial Reward

By , , and • January 22, 2002

While working nights and weekends to write his first textbook, Professor Lynn Jorde sometimes wondered if it was all worth it. Behind schedule, but determined to finish, Jorde stopped spending time with his girlfriend and made a big push to meet the publisher's deadline.

Kappa Sigma in Alcohol Trouble

By By Adam Benson • January 22, 2002

In the wake of a weekend fraternity party that resulted in 52 alcohol-related citations, Kappa Sigma is under fire from U officials and the Greek Council. Though no other fraternities or sororities were involved in last Saturday's incident, the effect is a lingering one in the eyes of some of the neighbors who live next to the fraternity houses.

Gunman Wounds 8 At Local Bus Stop

January 22, 2002

JERUSALEM?A Palestinian gunman opened fire with an assault rifle on Israelis waiting for a bus on a busy downtown street Tuesday, wounding eight before he was shot dead by police, officials said. The attack came hours after Israeli commandos raided a Hamas hide-out and explosives lab in the West Bank town of Nablus, killing four members of the Islamic militant group.

Looking For Community? Try the Old Dorms

January 22, 2002

The Office of Residential Living will tell you to move into the dorms to live five minutes away from classes. I say, come, you might win a free Playstation 2. How? By attending basketball games with your residential adviser and your floor "team." With your "team," you compete with other floors, and the floor with the most residents attending the game wins the Playstation.

The Chronicle’s View: Black Sheep Shouldn’t Represent the Flock

January 22, 2002

A collective groan came from Greek Row this weekend after fraternity Kappa Sigma received 52 alcohol citations from the Salt Lake City Police Department. Of the citations, 40 were for consumption of alcohol by minors. The other 12 were for serving alcohol to minors.

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