The Daily Utah Chronicle

Philly future in the air

By By Jason Peterson • November 28, 2007

Sometimes it's best to forget the mistakes of the past and focus on the future. The Utah Jazz will likely shudder at the memory of each turnover and each missed opportunity late in Monday's 113-109 loss at Madison Square Garden. The truth that might be hardest to swallow is that the New York Knicks just could have Utah's number.

Pats dream season: Keep the champagne bottles corked Shula

By By Cody Brunner • November 28, 2007

Unbeatable is a scary word. Scary for opponents, scary for coaches and scary for the team to which that word refers. The Chicago Bulls teams of the early '90s were often donned with it. It had become a staple of the New York Yankees throughout their championship years.

Runnin’ Utes to catfight Weber

November 28, 2007

When asked if it was good to have nine days between games after the Runnin' Utes lost to Santa Clara on Nov. 19, head coach Jim Boylen said matter-of-factly, "Not for those guys in the locker room." Gulp. Instead of using the Thanksgiving holiday as a break, Boylen and the Utes (2-2) practiced as much as they could within the constraints of the NCAA rules.

Sustainability office seeks intern

By By Arthur Raymond • November 27, 2007

The U's Office of Sustainability is offering an internship position for Spring Semester. Interns will work with office staff, fellow interns and volunteers on a variety of projects and issues focused on campus sustainability. Craig Forster, interim director, said the position provides a "unique experience" for hands-on involvement tackling issues surrounding environmental sustainability.

Macy’s gives $25k to Rock the U

By By Rochelle McConkie • November 27, 2007

A $25,000 donation from the Macy's Foundation recently jump-started Rock the U dance marathon fundraising efforts to fight cancer. The donation will directly support research through the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. Rock the U Director Chelsea Baugh said the sum will push the group closer to its goal of raising $200,000 by the dance marathon on March 28.

Student helps troubled ‘grandfamilies’

By By Jaime Winston • November 27, 2007

Christine Passey remembers working with a grandmother whose granddaughter ran away. The teenage girl had stopped going to school and was writing to someone in prison. Passey could tell the grandmother was worried, so she talked to her about how to work with the teen.

Police briefs

By By Ana Breton • November 27, 2007

Police Report: Stolen banners, erratic behavior and rhyming harassment calls 11/2 A student reported he was being physically threatened and followed by another student near the Merrill Engineering Building. The student reportedly making the threats has been referred for counseling.

Banished fraternity returns

By By Michael McFall • November 27, 2007

The Phi Delta Theta fraternity at the U is on the rebound after a hazing complaint forced the chapter off of campus nearly two years ago.

Tasers gone wild

By By Nicholas Pappas • November 27, 2007

I've been pulled over -- many times. Like the usual teenager, I considered the speed limit as more of a thoughtful suggestion than an actual posted law. The only part of our body we actually lose weight in as we age is our right foot. I've met Officer Friendly.

Utah schools looking to share data

November 27, 2007

Phil Smith wants to test methods of capturing harmful carbon dioxide gases, but he says without a new data link between Utah colleges he can't run the simulations needed to test his ideas. The program, called the Utah GRID system, would allow researchers at the U and Utah State University to digitally share information and computer software.