The Daily Utah Chronicle

Israeli Bombs Put Pressure on Arafat

December 4, 2001

RAMALLAH, West Bank?Israel used bombs and missiles Tuesday to pressure Yasser Arafat to move against Palestinian militants, striking just yards from the Palestinian leader's West Bank offices and in the Gaza Strip. Two Palestinians were killed and about 150 were injured in the attacks.

The Chronicle’s View: Aptly Navigating the Seas of Parking

December 3, 2001

For those who commute to the U, the Monday after Thanksgiving loomed ominously in the horizon, threatening anyone who dared consider parking in the post-SLOC takes-the-stadium world. But, actually, parking hasn't been that bad in that world. Historically, Rice-Eccles Stadium provided U students and employees with about 1,250 spaces?and it will again.

While a Pain to Some, Snow Is Olympic Boon

December 3, 2001

Ahh, the snow. The frozen moisture from the skies that comes down in ice form. Homer Simpson called it "white gold." And with this snow comes the increased anticipation for Salt Lake City's 2002 Olympic Winter Games in just a few months. Utahns have waited for this for years.

U Tackles Tough Student Issue on Code of Conduct

December 3, 2001

On the field, U senior offensive lineman Doug Kaufusi was a powerhouse. But Kaufusi's muscle wasn't enough to beat the U's Student-Athlete Code of Conduct. With 300 pounds of muscle massed on a 6-foot-6-inch frame, Kaufusi made mincemeat of opposing defenses.

Heading Into Break, Swimmers on Target

December 3, 2001

With a good chunk of the season already past, the U swimming and diving teams are looking good heading into training camp in Colorado Springs, Colo., next week. U coach Mike Litzinger is pleased with the teams' progress during the season so far, and is helping them get ready for the rest of the season.

Men’s Hoops Ready to Take on Ariz. St.

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Hunter Should Play in Bowl

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produced a season-high 382 yards, not a whole lot went right for the Utah football team in Saturday's 38-37 loss at Air Force. But even the celebrated rushing performance carried an asterisk along with it when Ute halfback Dameon Hunter, who racked up a career-best 226 yards on the ground against the Falcons, went down with an elbow injury on the second-to-last play of the game.

Nail Biting and Hair Pulling: Stopping Nervous Tics

December 3, 2001

While finals week causes distress for all students, only those with nail biting, hair pulling and skin picking habits can boast about the physical damage the end of every semester brings for them. Counselors see no rush to quit these habits if they have no effects on a student's life.

Factions Discuss New Afghan Government

December 3, 2001

KOENIGSWINTER, Germany?Afghan factions meeting in Germany pushed forward with talks on post Taliban rule Monday after the northern alliance named four prominent figures it said should be considered to lead an interim administration. Abdur Rasool Sayyaf, the northern alliance's deputy prime minister, said in Kabul that the names it submitted include Hamid Karzai, a prominent anti-Taliban commander, and Abdul Sattar Sirat, a close aide to exiled former king Mohammad Zaher Shah.

Standing Out and Fitting In

December 3, 2001

Last Sunday, I peeled myself out of bed and made it to Calvary Baptist Church by 11 a.m. I wish I could say that I did this on my own initiative, but no, I went for a class. Sure, this was an assignment?but that is not to say that I wasn't excited to go. It was a joyous feeling just to be awake and dressed in a clean outfit at that time on a Sunday morning.

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