The Daily Utah Chronicle

U.S. Moves to Fill National Oil Reserve

By , , and • November 13, 2001

WASHINGTON?Amid a world oil glut and declining prices, the United States is moving for the first time to fill its emergency petroleum reserve to its full 700 million-barrel capacity over the next few years. President Bush on Tuesday directed that the reserve be filled "in a deliberate and cost effective manner," beginning as soon as possible to protect against oil- supply disruptions.

Rescuers Seek Out Flood Survivors

November 13, 2001

ALGIERS, Algeria?Rescuers sifted through caked mud Tuesday, seeking survivors of flooding and mudslides that killed nearly 600 people in the Algerian capital. More rain was in the forecast. The official death toll stood at 579. Some Algiers newspapers estimated deaths could climb as high as 1,000 when devastated areas are searched.

Quote of the Day

By , , and • November 13, 2001

"The compnay's use of religion for crass commerical purposes only adds to the angst."

Same-Sex Health Plan at Minn U

By By U Wire • November 13, 2001

MINNEAPOLIS?Marjorie Cowmeadow has been waiting for the university to enact same-sex domestic partner health-care benefits. Associate dean of General College and University of Minnesota employee of 33 years, Cowmeadow and Teresa Schneider, partners for 23 years, will receive these benefits starting Jan.

Indian Students Celebrate Light Festival

By By U Wire • November 13, 2001

EUGENE, Ore.?Streams of flickering Christmas lights covered the inside of Agate Hall at the University of Oregon on Saturday night, brightening up the room as if handfuls of glitter were tossed on the walls and ceilings. An archway of silver lights sparkled at the entrance while pink and blue hues shimmered throughout the rest of the room.

Number of Women at Front Increasing

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Football Is Where It Expected to Be

November 13, 2001

A year ago, the Utah football team was supposed to win the conference, but went 4-7 instead. This year, the Utes were picked to finish but sixth in the MWC, and now they're in a position to knock off a top-10 ranked and undefeated team, win the league title and advance to a postseason bowl berth.

Issues of Money: Pimps, Cupcakes and Mac’s Boobs

November 13, 2001

I'm not destitute by any means, and I certainly don't mean to trivialize the plight of those who find themselves in enough economic hardship that they're forced to flip a borrowed quarter just to decide which bill to pay this month, but? As a college student (that should say enough, but I'll continue anyway) who works long hours for less money than the tip Bill Gates gives the cabana boy for bringing him a margarita, I know a little about poor.

Volleyball Exceeded Its Own Expectations

November 13, 2001

Coming into the season, University of Utah volleyball coach Beth Launiere was not expecting the type of success the team has had thus far, finishing its pre-MWC Tournament schedule at 19-5 overall, and placing second in the conference at 11-3. "If you told me that we would only have five losses at the end of the season, I would be very surprised, and very happy," Launiere said.

Soccer Season Is Officially Over as Utes Miss NCAAs

November 13, 2001

The Utah soccer team met together Monday afternoon to watch the announcement of the teams invited to the NCAA Tournament set to begin this week. They went away disappointed. The NCAA once again overlooked Utah when issuing invitations. Even the expansion of the playing field from 48 teams to 64 teams didn't give the Utes a spot.

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