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Olympic Motto: Swifter, Higher, Stronger…Dopier?

January 16, 2002

Sit down for a moment and imagine that you are an Olympic athlete. For the past decade, you've trained hard, sticking to a brutal physical regiment. On the eve of the 2002 Olympics, someone comes knocking at your door?it's the World Anti Doping Agency?and they want your blood.

Would-Be Bomber Faces 5 Sentences

January 16, 2002

BOSTON?The airline passenger accused of trying to ignite explosives in his shoes was indicted Wednesday on charges of being an al Qaeda-trained terrorist whose goal was to blow up the plane and kill the nearly 200 people aboard. Reid, a 28-year-old British citizen and convert to Islam, could get five life sentences if convicted.

Women’s Hoops Team Embarks on First MWC Road Trip

January 16, 2002

After last Saturday's triple overtime disappointment against Colorado State, the U women's basketball team attempts to get back on track, starting tonight, with its first MWC road trip of the year. Tonight, the Utes (8-6 overall, 1-1 MWC) are in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Moving Out? What Do Carlson Hall Residents Think About the “Law Campus”

January 16, 2002

History Professor Jim Lehning has a spacious office and a great view of the Salt Lake Valley. But that might not always be the case. When the Quinney Foundation announced a donation of $26 million to the College of Law last November, the hundreds of people crowded into the law lobby cheered.

Service With a Smile: Cuban Is Ideal NBA Owner

By , , and • January 16, 2002

In the biggest public relations event in Dairy Queen history, billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban stayed true to his promise by serving up ice cream cones and working as a cashier at a Coppell, Texas, Dairy Queen during Wednesday's lunch rush. Cuban donned a requested DQ shirt bearing the name "Tony," explaining he thought it would be funny, while the rest of the DQ regulars wore Mavericks apparel he provided.

U’s Young Scientist Unraveling Mystery Behind Heart Disease

January 16, 2002

Although 16 million Americans have diabetes and 75 percent of them die from heart disease or stroke, little is known about how diabetes affects the heart. Researchers at the U hope to change that soon. The School of Medicine received a $2.5 million grant from the National Institute of Health last October to take a lead role in solving that puzzle.

Gallup Pays For Navajo Pavilion

By , , and • January 16, 2002

GALLUP, N.M.?Gallup city councilors have agreed to provide $20,000 to sponsor the Navajo Nation's pavilion at next month's Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. The council on Tuesday directed City Manager David Ruiz to find the money for the sponsorship. Ruiz said the funds could come from the council budget that is used for such things as travel.

U Ranked as Largest Lobbying Spender

January 16, 2002

Last year, the U spent more money on lobbying than any other registered Utah lobbying group. Spending nearly three times more than any other state college or university, the U dished out $23,505 on lunches, sporting events and other event tickets. Utah State University, the second largest lobbyist in the higher education system, spent $8,000.

Filing Deadline for Senate and Assembly Passes

January 16, 2002

Of the five parties competing for the student body presidency, only two filed a large number of candidates for General Assembly and Student Senate. The Impact and Elevation parties submitted 104 candidates between them for the Associated Students of the University of Utah Student Senate and General Assembly.

Utah State U. starts program to retain freshmen

By By U Wire • January 16, 2002

LOGAN?No one ever said being a freshman was easy. With leaving home, new people, harder classes and many more adjustments, Utah State University retains only 66 percent of its first-year students according to the December 2001 Enrollment Management Progress Report.

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