The Daily Utah Chronicle

Honors Program gets a New Home

By By Beth McPhee and Jared Whitley • January 16, 2002

Beginning after the Paralympics in March the Honors Program is planning to move to Building 619 in the Fort Douglas complex. The Honors Program is currently housed in the Sill Center. Although the move is not slated for completion until October of 2002, expansion plans are already underway.

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.

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.

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.

Man Kills Family, Self Unexpectedly

January 16, 2002

ARDMORE, Pa.?A man who shot and killed his stepdaughter, wife and her parents before killing himself was clinically depressed but had never become violent, police said Wednesday. Michael Burgess, 44, called a detective seven hours before the shooting Tuesday night, calmly saying he planned to contest charges arising from a disturbance at a church service where he accused his wife of cheating on him.

Financier Gives Army Taliban Information

January 16, 2002

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan?U.S. investigators on Wednesday questioned a man who describes himself as a financial supporter of the Taliban and showed up voluntarily at the largest U.S. base in Afghanistan offering information. Pentagon officials said the man had given money to the Taliban but had not been a member of the Islamic regime that ruled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001.

U.S. Sends Troops Into Philippines

January 16, 2002

MANILA, Philippines?Deploying some 660 U.S. troops may help control the Muslim extremist group that has plagued the Philippines for a decade, but the escalating American involvement will test ties between Washington and one of its closest allies in Southeast Asia.

Powell to Make 1st Afghanistan Visit

By , , and • January 16, 2002

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan?Amid strong signs of progress on his mission of peace to Pakistan and India, Secretary of State Colin Powell prepared for a groundbreaking visit to Afghanistan. "The fight is not over," Powell said, alluding to the continuing hunt for al Qaeda terrorist leaders, included Osama bin Laden, and for al Qaeda hide-outs.

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.

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.

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