The Daily Utah Chronicle

Harrison’s Ashes to Be Put in Ganges

December 3, 2001

NEW DELHI, India?George Harrison's intimate relationship with Indian mysticism, music and Hinduism sent his wife and son on a pilgrimage to the holy Ganges River, where authorities said the former Beatles' ashes would be scattered before dawn Tuesday. Harrison's widow, Olivia, and his 23-year-old son, Dhani, were to be accompanied by two Hare Krishna devotees who performed Hindu rites on Harrison's ashes with the family in London, said Maha Mantra Das, a New Delhi spokesman for the International Society of Krishna Consciousness.

Arafat Must Stop Suicide Bombings

December 3, 2001

WASHINGTON?As Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon declared war on terror Monday, the White House pressed Yasser Arafat to crack down on Palestinians whose suicide bombings killed at least 26 people over the weekend. "Chairman Arafat has an obligation to make a 100 percent effort," White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said as Israeli missiles slammed into the West Bank and Gaza.

Drunk Man Shoots At Cops from Coop

December 3, 2001

HARRISVILLE?An inebriated man angry about the loss of his house and business shot at police from inside a chicken coop, authorities said. No one was injured in Sunday's three and a half hour standoff between police and 51-year-old Albert Zampedri. The man fired twice at police from inside the coop and police returned fire, said Harrisville Police Chief Maxwell Jackson.

Ethical to Pay for Donated Organs

December 3, 2001

HERNDON, Va.?It's ethical to pay families who donate a loved one's organs, as long as the money isn't enough to constitute a bribe, a newly created organ transplant advisory committee was told Monday. The committee, meeting for the first time, is charged with advising the secretary of health and human services on ways to increase organ donation and how best to distribute organs that are donated.

Regents Vote for 3% Tuition Increase

December 2, 2001

U President Bernie Machen explained the role of research institutions at the state Board of Regents meeting Friday. Machen's comments came only minutes before state budget representatives reported the state's economic situation. Their statement: State monies are low.

Graduate School and the Struggle Against Power

December 2, 2001

Applying to graduate school is a terrifying experience. I can tell you this after sending in only two applications. With several more deadlines in January, things can only get worse. Graduate programs waste their time by mulling over candidate submissions and comparing personal statements.

Oly ticket Sales on Track for Games

December 2, 2001

SALT LAKE CITY?Corporate sponsors for the 2002 Winter Olympics have returned 5 percent of their tickets to the Games, according to organizers, who say it's not unusual. Sponsors returned $3.3 million worth of tickets out of $63.8 million set aside for them.

Utes Get ‘Free and Clear’

By By Slobbo Gumbi, Comical Sports Diety • December 2, 2001

Following Utah's bizarre and disappointing 38-37 loss to the Air Force Academy Saturday afternoon, quarterback Lance Rice and offensive coordinator Craig Ver Steeg have immediately agreed to enroll in Sprint PCS's "Free and Clear Plan," in order to eliminate the static which led to one confused quarterback and a bonehead play.

Shurtleff Says U Policy Prohibiting Weapons is Illegal

December 2, 2001

The U's long-standing policy prohibiting guns on campus may crumble under the weight of a new legal opinion released Friday by Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. Asked by legislative leaders to review governmental policies on guns, Shurtleff responded with a formal opinion outlining illegal bans at the U, foster homes, day cares and certain state agencies.

Everest Expedition Ends in Tragedy!

December 2, 2001

Another Everest season ended on a tragic note when two members of the Old Spice Coors Lite Everest Expedition died yesterday (See Footnote 1). The deceased are Samantha Summerhays of Hershey, Penn., and Jonathan Smack of Milwaukee, Wis. Group members were shocked by the horrifying deaths.

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