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It’s Crispin Glover, so ‘What is it?’

February 25, 2005

"What Is It?" Written and Directed by Crispin Hellion Glover This coming week, the Salt Lake Film Society will be hosting special screenings of Crispin Hellion Glover's new film, "What Is It?" "What Is It?" is Glover's (best known as the father figure, George McFly, from "Back to the Future") directorial debut, and appears to be one of the most genre-elusive films to hit the independent scene in recent years.

Million Dollar Calendar

February 25, 2005

Feb. 25 Friday Calendar hates going to the mailbox. First, we have to deal with pizza coupons. We hate pizza coupons: They're everywhere. Then, there's the conscious concern over postal workers freaking out and biting people and giving them rabies. Now, there are people who think they're cute by FedEx-ing a Happy Meal full of Anthrax straight to your "Our Home Is a Happy Home" doormat, too.

ASUU approves rec center, $60 student fee increase

February 24, 2005

The U is one step closer to getting a new recreation center. The Student Senate and General Assembly finalized a joint resolution Tuesday supporting construction of the $31 million facility, which comes with a $60 per semester increase in student fees for support and maintenance.

Proofread articles

By By [email protected] • February 24, 2005

By [email protected]:In recent editions, your writers have asked for input from readers on how to make the Chronicle better. I figured I'd answer the call.In order for the Chrony to better meet...

Iraqi Elections

By By [email protected] • January 25, 2005

By [email protected] the U of U Community, I was a soldier. While in Iraq, I witnessed an Iraqi father exhale he last dieing Arabic words only moments after begging me to take his 10-year old son...

I’ve had just about Jenufa you

January 24, 2005

Violent love triangles and infanticide are the basis for Utah Opera's latest production, Jenufa, written in 1904 by Leos Janacee. In addition to the usual flare of Utah Opera performances, audience this time around will be offered a rare treat, as the Opera will be performed in Czech, its native language.

Thought you should know….

By By [email protected] • January 24, 2005

By [email protected], I thought you would like to see what I receieved in my inbox today. Carrie FerreraSenior, SociologyDear Ms. Ferrera,Thank you for your comments in the Chronicle in Janurary...

Depth charge

January 21, 2005

During the preseason, Ute coach Ray Giacoletti stressed that his team would need to overcome a short bench in order to be successful. That short bench is starting to look a lot longer. Junior guard Richard Chaney, out for the last two weeks with a broken hand, will make a surprisingly early return to the lineup Saturday afternoon when the Utes (15-3) take on New Mexico (14-3).

Regent priorities the Legislature funded with tax dollars

January 18, 2005

2000: No. 1- USU heating plant Received- $8.7708 million Requested- $31 million No. 3- UVSC classroom additions Received- $1.465 million Requested- $1.5 million 2001*: No. 1- USU heating plant Received- $29.7134 million Requested- $29.7134 million No.

Letter to the Editor: Cheap textbooks are good, but free textbooks are better

January 18, 2005

Editor: Regarding your Jan. 13 editorial, "Pass go, head directly for Beat the Bookstore," I agree with you that competition is beneficial to students, but you're still thinking inside the box. Competitors like Beat the Bookstore can only save students a few dollars on textbooks, but what if we tried something radical and made textbooks free? Go to www.