The Daily Utah Chronicle

Beacons save lives

By By Eric Williams • November 20, 2007

Whether on skis, snowboards, snowshoes or snowmobiles, backcountry travelers going deep into the Wasatch Mountains should always remember to pack the essential emergency avalanche tools -- a shovel, probe and beacon. The shovel and probe are self-explanatory and easy to use -- on the other hand, beacons can vary widely in design and operation.

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.

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.

MWC Power Rankings

November 13, 2007

No. 1 Brigham Young (7-2, 5-0 MWC) Next: Nov. 17 at Wyoming The Cougars sit on the fringe of the Top-25 and are one of two MWC teams that own a six-game winning streak heading into the weekend. Unless mother nature changes what looks to be mid-50 degree temperatures in Laramie on Saturday, the Cougars won't have to worry about the weather either -- just the hornets' nest their northern rival stirred up.

Remembering the good ol’ days

By By David Servatius • November 13, 2007

God, how I miss the man! I knew when he left all those years ago that life would be very different. I fully expected things to be worse without him, and so I've been coping. But bumping into him again on campus recently brought everything back and made me painfully aware of how truly awful things have been since we've been apart.

Runnin’ Utes look to keep it rolling

November 13, 2007

Tonight, the Runnin' Utes continue their journey toward turning over a new leaf. To do so, they'll have to stop turning other things over -- particularly the ball. The Utes head into round one of the National Invitational Tournament Season Tip-off looking to do just that.