The Daily Utah Chronicle

Wish me a Merry Christmas-you know you want to

December 9, 2004

"So have a merry Christmas, a happy Hanukkah, a kwazy Kwanza, a tip-top Tet, and a solemn, dignified Ramadan." - Krusty the Klown That most wonderful time of the year is upon us once more. It's a time of snow and cookies and lots of mostly enjoyable, sometimes excruciating, family reunions.

Helpful tips for final exams

December 9, 2004

While students roam around campus as the winter chill attacks and Michelin look a-likes have invaded campus, illusions of Finals Week accrue in every space left in the brain. Students of every kind-undergraduates and grads-tend to leave studying for finals to the last minute and then become frantic when they realize how close the actual test is-even more so when they realize that the test is comprehensive.

Gov’t threatens to control curriculum

December 9, 2004

The U's Middle East Center could face either decreased federal funding or government-controlled curriculum in the future, based on whether a bill is passed. Last year, the nation's 17 Middle East Centers and 118 international studies centers received $86.

Mid East studies battling for academic freedom

December 9, 2004

Some U students may soon be studying government-controlled curriculum if Congress passes a bill. A group of scholars have accused the Middle East Studies Association of failing to predict the 9/11 attacks and the subsequent rise of radical Islamic organizations.

Students cope with stress near semester’s end

December 9, 2004

December has become virtually synonymous with stress in many students' minds. "Christmas break is coming, and I'm just thinking about getting done and having finals over with," said U computer engineering turned undeclared major Jonathan Benson. Many U students, like Benson, are faced with a high level of pressure due to a number of factors including world events, the current state of the economy, an increasingly competitive job market, an often difficult race to register for the next semester, and, of course, the looming promise of Finals Week.

Women’s basketball hits the road for a game with Weber State

December 9, 2004

The U women's basketball team (5-2) heads to Ogden Thursday for a battle with instate rival Weber State University (4-2). Game time is set for 7 p.m. at the Dee Events Center. After starting the season with two losses in their first three games, the Utes have won four straight including an impressive victory over PAC-10 power Washington last weekend.

Fumble fiesta

December 9, 2004

1st and 10: Utah vs. BYU-for keeps As much as I wanted to make this a money vs. God issue, and believe me, I really wanted to make this about money and God, it just isn't fair to say that Kyle Whittingham's decision to snub BYU for the U's head coaching position was solely about either.

A grand farewell

December 9, 2004

So long suckers, I'm outta here! No more East-Coast bias, liberal, opinionated rants coming from this space. From now on, The Chrony will be filling this space with psalms and pictures of flowers and babies to counteract all the angry, sacreligious remarks that have held sway over the past year and a half.

Rout to recovery

December 9, 2004

What a difference a couple of classifications make. The Utes, coming off an embarrassing 26-point rout at Utah State, were revived in a hurry, rolling to a 98-63 blowout of NAIA Montana-Western Wednesday night. Richard Chaney led the U with 20 points, as the Utes committed a season low eight turnovers.

Heisman Finalists

December 9, 2004

For a kid who was on the bench to start last season, Alex Smith has come a long way. The junior quarterback added to his legacy when he was named a Heisman Trophy finalist Wednesday afternoon. Smith is joined by Oklahoma quarterback Jason White, Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson, USC quarterback Matt Leinart, and USC running back Reggie Bush.