The Daily Utah Chronicle

Utah State U. student breaches AOL security, causes big uproar

By By U Wire, By U Wire, and By U Wire • January 16, 2002

LOGAN?Matt Conover discovered a flaw in America Online's Instant Messenger service and experienced publicity firsthand. Upon discovering the "hole" in AOL's programming, Conover said he tried contacting AOL administration, but when it failed, he sent information regarding the "hole" and a program he had designed to demonstrate this hole, to a security emailing list.

Commission OKs Nuclear Storage

January 15, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a final environmental study that sanctions a plan to store highly radioactive nuclear waste in Utah's Skull Valley. The study cites the economic benefits of consolidated storage for spent nuclear fuel rods from eight of the nation's nuclear-powered electric utilities.

Skiers Second at Nevada Invite

January 15, 2002

Thus far, the U ski team's preseason No. 2 national ranking appears prophetic. The Utes placed second in last week's Montana Invitational, and did so again in this week's Nevada Invitational (held, oddly enough, in Sugarbowl, Calif.). After wrapping up the two day meet on Monday, the Utes' 551 points placed them second behind defending champion Denver's 583.

U’s Gibbons Is MWC’s Women’s Player of Week

January 15, 2002

Erin Gibbons, a senior guard on the U women's basketball team, was named the Mountain West Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week on Monday. In the Utes' two games of last week (in which they defeated Wyoming 80-59, but lost to No. 23 Colorado State 87-77 in triple overtime), Gibbons scored an MWC-best 22 points per game (on 47.

Men’s Survive SDSU, Run Streak to Nine

January 15, 2002

It came down to the wire, but the U men's basketball team preserved its conference home winning streak, which now stands at 46. Utah (12-3, 2-0 MWC) used 14 trifectas, the second-most by any U team, to claim its ninth straight win in defeating the San Diego State Aztecs (10-6, 0-2) 76-70 in the Huntsman Center on Monday night.

Opinion Cartoon

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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.

Letter to the Editor: Living in a Policy-Induced Dreamland

By By Ben Hansen, Junior, Sociology, By Ben Hansen, Junior, Sociology, and By Ben Hansen, Junior, Sociology • January 15, 2002

Editor: I had hoped last year would be the end of the debate on allowing legally carried weapons on campus. Especially after recent terrorist events, everyone should realize we cannot in any way rely on government or others to insure our personal safety. I appreciate President Bernie Machen's concern in trying to create a safe learning environment with upholding the U's policy, but the point is just that?IT'S POLICY.

Love and Hate in the World of Redistricting

January 15, 2002

Recognize this scenario? In a state where one political party has controlled the state's House, Senate and governorship since the Reconstruction, the majority party now finds itself losing power, while the opposing political party continues gaining strength.

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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