The Daily Utah Chronicle

Co-worker Complains about U on Wall

By By Rupert FanciPants, Comical News Editor • December 2, 2001

During the past few weeks, big styrofoam letter 'U's of various colors adorned the Union, celebrating the U. As publicly displayed 'U's disappear gradually to make room for holiday decorations, one has appeared in a private workspace, and has one employee upset.

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.

Friends Set Boy on Fire While Playing

December 2, 2001

DELAND, Fla.?A 16-year-old boy suffered burns to a third of his body after his friends doused his clothes with rubbing alcohol and set him on fire, police said. Nathaniel Bates and two friends, ages 14 and 15, were "play wrestling" Thursday in the woods.

Arafat Must Take Punitive Action

December 2, 2001

WASHINGTON?President Bush, expressing horror and anger at suicide bomber attacks Saturday in Israel, issued a very strong admonition to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to fight terrorism with actions?not just words. "Now more than ever, Chairman Arafat and the Palestinian Authority must demonstrate through their actions, and not merely their words, their commitment to fight terror," Bush said.

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.

Tribal Warriors Attack, Gov’t Talks Continue

By , , and • December 2, 2001

KABUL, Afghanistan?Tribal warriors claimed to be making a major assault on Taliban forces defending Kandahar's airport Saturday night as thousands more fighters from another anti-Taliban faction headed toward the city from the north. In Germany, negotiations for a post-Taliban government saw progress when the northern alliance reversed itself and submitted nominees to serve on an interim administration alongside three other factions.

2 Suicide Bombers Kill 10, Injure 150

December 2, 2001

JERUSALEM?Two suicide bombers detonated nail studded explosives in a downtown Jerusalem pedestrian mall crowded with young weekend revelers Saturday. The blasts killed the assailants and 10 bystanders and wounded 150 people. Minutes after the back-to back suicide bombings, another bomb went off in a car parked nearby, sending panicked, screaming pedestrians running in all directions.

Impossible Feats Expected of Fox

December 2, 2001

MEXICO CITY?President Vicente Fox said Saturday that an economy slumping at a record pace and "absurd" expectations that he would build a new Mexico overnight have made his first year in office far more difficult than he anticipated. Exactly one year after taking office promising a "revolution of hope" that would stamp out corruption, create thousands of new jobs and undo the wrongs of 71-straight years of single-party rule, Fox said many Mexicans had expected too much, too fast from his first year in office.

Hot Shooting Lifts Men to Win Vs. Waves

December 2, 2001

The U men's basketball team used 71.4 percent shooting from 3-point land to snap a two-game skid and score an 81-74 win over Pepperdine Saturday night. Utah (3-2) bounced back from its first consecutive non conference losses since 1994, using defensive aggression, unselfishness and exceptional shooting from the opening tip.

Botched Attempts: Desperate Patients Come to U to Save Vision

December 2, 2001

Most corrective eye surgeries complete without a hitch, and patients receive the vision they always wanted. But for the few who do develop complications, the experience can be a nightmare. The Moran Eye Center is often the place local patients are referred to when things go awry.

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