The Daily Utah Chronicle

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.

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.

Students Can Tour Oly Village

January 16, 2002

The Olympic Village will temporarily open its doors to U students, staff and faculty for one last time before the Games arrive. Thursday afternoon, the Salt Lake Organizing Committee will lead tours past the chain-link walls that isolate the village. Free tickets are available at the Union's front desk.

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.

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.

Quote of the Day

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"Labeling women by their sexual behavior is ridiculous?but I don't see it changing anytime soon."

Best Paid Student Body President Gets $25,000

By By U Wire • January 16, 2002

BOSTON?Northeastern University Student Government Association president Erin Dayharsh feels that she is being nickled and dimed after receiving the dubious honor of being named the highest paid student leader in the country. Dayharsh was named the highest paid student leader in the fall 2001 issue of Student Leader Magazine.

U Men Now Outdoor People

January 15, 2002

The inside threat is gone, so the U men's basketball team has naturally switched scoring locales?with early success. In being forced to cope without injured center Chris Burgess (13.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game before a Dec. 29 injury) heading into its first week of MWC play, the U not only beat UNLV and San Diego State, but set records in 3-point shooting.

Letter to the Editor: Olympic Drinking Law Facade

By By Richard Steiner, Associate Chair, Chemistry Dept., By Richard Steiner, Associate Chair, Chemistry Dept., and By Richard Steiner, Associate Chair, Chemistry Dept. • January 15, 2002

Editor: When is a rule not a rule? Apparently when the Olympics come to town. The U suddenly needs to allow alcohol on campus to "be good neighbors..good Olympic hosts" and to make "international guests feel more comfortable." For years the U has told international guests who are students and academic visitors they are not at home and must abide by Utah's alcohol laws.

Victoria Meyers Addresses the Graduate School of Architecture

January 15, 2002

When Victoria Meyers was an undergraduate student, she pursued a double major in art history and civil engineering. As dean of the Graduate School of Architecture, Meyers would use her experience in the arts and architecture to enhance the U's program. Meyers addressed students, faculty and local architects Monday afternoon during her visit.

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