The Daily Utah Chronicle

The Word: Chronicle’s guide to the SLC music scene

By By Makena Walsh • November 20, 2007

A satirical hip-hop duo from Pittsburgh Grand Buffet has been serving sucker emcees with Lara Croft-themed freestyles since its self-released, '96 demo tape, High Grabber. Members Jackson O'Connell-Barlow (aka Iguanadon, Grape-a-Don, Nate Kukla, Mr.

The political vagina monologues

November 14, 2007

Hillary Clinton has a vagina, and much like Mitt Romney's faith, it has mystified and dominated the political sphere of the news as of late. Being a woman and running for president can't be easy. In fact, it must be tricky having to tiptoe the line that separates ignoring one's womanhood -- to the point of becoming an asexual robot -- from exploiting that womanhood for special treatment.

Letter: Veterans serve proudly, not blindly

November 14, 2007

Editor: Today, as I was walking through the first floor of the Marriott Library, I saw something that caught my eye: a simple poster announcing that on Veterans Day, the Marriott Library remembers veterans. I proudly served this great country for three years in the United States Army.

Back from the fires

By By Ana Breton • November 14, 2007

The Potters were stubborn. The family -- Serena, Franz and their two kids -- wouldn't evacuate their home amid the California wildfires. They didn't leave during an announced voluntary evacuation, or after authorities warned them that the power in the area would eventually go out.

After graduation: Employers consider variety of factors

By By Edgar Zuniga Jr. • November 14, 2007

Employers weigh a number of factors when choosing a college graduate for a certain position, including major, relevant work experience, communication skills and GPA, U career counselors said. "It's a combination of factors -- academic success always sells, but when paired with an internship and work experience, it's a win-win," said Dana Sowby, associate director of Career Services at the U.

U students participate in Insomnia Festival

By By Jonathan Ng • November 14, 2007

U students had 24 hours to create a three-minute film during the second annual Insomnia Film Festival hosted by Apple, Inc., and had no idea what they were filming. Until the minute the competition started, the list of film elements they were allowed to use, from props to dialogue, was kept secret.

Fight for healthy food

By By Paige Fieldsted • November 14, 2007

College dining halls across the country, including the Heritage Center dining room in the Residence Halls, are set up as buffets with unlimited access to pizza, hamburgers, french fries, ice cream and many other fatty foods which might hinder a student's chance of maintaining their weight.

Coaches react to Saturday’s action

By By Jon Gilbert • November 13, 2007

Saturday's football contest between Utah and Wyoming at Rice-Eccles Stadium was defined by one word, one kick and one finger. Early in the week leading up to the Mountain West Conference clash, Cowboys head coach Joe Glenn attempted to motivate his troops by issuing a "guarantee" -- a victory against the Utes.

What’s our responsibility as students?

By By Dani Kauerz • November 13, 2007

I have been doing a lot of thinking about what our responsibility as students is to our university. After a less-than-positive experience with what can happen when a student suggests a change in curricula, I'm wondering if getting a degree is merely about "playing the game" correctly and following all the rules.

Getting acquainted with some household names

By By Natalie Dicou • November 13, 2007

Morgan, Kalee and Leilani should all be household names. They should also be one-name campus stars. But even when I add in their last names: Warburton, Whipple and Mitchell, respectively, those names still might not ring a bell. For those of you in the dark, they're the big three of the Utah women's basketball team.