The Daily Utah Chronicle

Games Will Force Some Students Out of Homes

January 6, 2002

Students may already feel the daily impact of the Olympics with limited parking, the mass residence halls relocation and the prospect of a month-long Spring Break. But few may realize some students must scramble to find new housing during the Olympics. Many landlords throughout town are hiking up rental rates or evicting tenants to make room for Olympic guests.

Israel Renews Bar On Arafat’s Travel

By , , and • January 6, 2002

JERUSALEM?Israel renewed its ultimatum to Yasser Arafat on Saturday: Arrest the assassins of an Israeli Cabinet minister or remain barred from traveling. The standoff took on new importance with the approach of Orthodox Christmas celebrations in the biblical West Bank town of Bethlehem on Sunday.

Plane Crashes Into Tampa Skyscraper

January 6, 2002

TAMPA, Fla.?A 15-year-old student pilot took off in a small plane without permission Saturday and crashed into a skyscraper after ignoring a Coast Guard helicopter's signals to land, authorities said. The crash occurred after Charles Bishop's grandmother took him to the National Aviation Academy flight school for a 5 p.

Keeping Watch: Olympic Security Measures

January 6, 2002

One month away from the Opening Ceremony the Olympic presence can be seen across campus?not in the form of athletes and spectators, but in fences and tents. Olympic security is always a big priority. But the events of Sept. 11 shook the nation and sparked an avalanche of safety concerns leading to changes in legislation and government policy across the nation.

Ski Slopes Open, Even During Games

January 6, 2002

Student-skiers won't have to skip class to hit the slopes?for part of the semester at the least. During the Olympic Games, it is business as usual at Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resorts, venues of the Olympic, according to resort officials. However, the resorts do anticipate a drop in visitors.

A Student’s Guide to the Olympic Arts Festival

January 6, 2002

Olympic events cost an arm and a leg. But through the Olympics Arts Festival, students can experience the Olympics and still afford all of their textbooks. The festival brings in premiere special exhibitions and also provides a showcase for the best Utah has to offer.

ASUU Board Answers Olympic Questions

January 6, 2002

ASUU wants you to be involved, informed and excited about the Olympics. For these reasons the Associated Students of the University of Utah established an Olympic Activities Board to help students prepare for the Games. "This is not a typical year for ASUU," said Mike Nelson, student body vice president.

More Parking Closures Loom

January 6, 2002

After analyzing the parking situation, U President Bernie Machen canceled afternoon classes March 7. The Salt Lake Organizing Committee will take over 47 percent of parking on campus in order to accommodate the Paralympic Opening Ceremony later that day. With parking already limited, the closure will help relieve some of the parking stress.

International Students Embrace Hassles and Opportunities of Olympics

January 6, 2002

The U was only one of five choices Saara Ollikainen specified on her student exchange application. The Finnish student had no strong preference and didn't know she would end up in Utah during the 2002 Winter Games. And while she didn't expect to be so close to the action, Ollikainen "thought it would be a good and interesting experience to be here during the Olympics.

Residents Adapting to Old Dorms

January 6, 2002

One of the advantages of living in the Olympic Village is that "semi-private" bathrooms for four people to share are provided, according to Ladon Roeder, assistant director of residential living. That is a luxury student residents will not have this semester.

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