The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

U offers eCards for Valentine?s

By By Alex Cragun, Staff Writer February 13, 2009

In a campaign designed to reach out to U students and community members through electronic cards, the marketing and communications department on campus developed eCards with newly created cartoon characters Red Rover and Lil Swoop.

Bike collective sees drop in use

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer February 13, 2009

Bicyclists typically let their bikes rest during the winter months, but the U Bicycle Collective did not expect the drop in participation that they have experienced recently, said Weston Edwards, director of the group.

$2.5 million stolen from state with U tax codes

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer February 13, 2009

Texan thieves conned the state of Utah by posing as the U and stealing $2.5 million from the state using university tax codes.

It was a wacky world in sports

Before Wednesday night's showdown with the 42-9 Lakers, Jazz point guard Deron Williams summed up his team's potential to win the game by saying, "Everything will have to go right."

Stimulus money should go to homeowners, not bankers

February 13, 2009

I am sick to no end of international bankers getting more money. I am convinced that they have absolutely zero interest in preserving the American dream, "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness (Property)."

Verboseness a trap for college students

By By Spencer Merrick February 13, 2009

As our vocabulary increases during college, let's be sure to use it to better communication, not our perceived intelligence. It's no easier to understand people who are trying to patch up a pointless statement with haughty wordiness than it is to understand people who are speaking with their mouth full of marshmallows.

Pros could learn from NCAA

By By Tony Pizza, Sports Editor December 4, 2008

I think professional sports can learn from the NCAA's established M.O. by levying fines against entire organizations. Players will get the message one way or another.

Alumni director honored with surprise ceremony

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer December 4, 2008

Expecting to help present an award to the former Alumni Association board president, Ashton, the association's executive director, instead received the spotlight at the women's basketball game against Louisville on Nov. 25.

Science award given to 3 U researchers

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor December 4, 2008

Three U faculty and staff members received the Governor's Medal Award for their work in science and technology, and for encouraging others to stay interested in the field.

Altruistic restaurant bashed unfairly

By By Liz Carlston December 4, 2008

Capitalism only requires voluntary agreement by buyer and seller. If you think altruism is antithetical to capitalism, you've been drinking the Limbaugh Kool-Aid.