The Daily Utah Chronicle

Baseball in Alamode

February 10, 2006

Baseball in Alamode Sub: Swingin' Utes head to San Antonio Chris Bellamy Chronicle Asst. Sports Editor The U baseball team heads back to the diamond this weekend, traveling to Texas to take on the UT-San Antonio Roadrunners, last year's Southland Conference champion.

Jazz can’t draft, O’Connor needs to go

January 31, 2006

Editor: Kevin O'Connor joined the Utah Jazz in 1994 as player scout, later becoming the general manager and vice president of basketball operations in 1999. With O'Connor in charge, the Jazz have not had a single draft pick worth writing home about. No league leaders, no All-Stars, not even a starter-and only one player who is on the current roster.

Consider adoption before abortion

January 31, 2006

Editor: I am writing in response to Kelston L. Benson-Goupil's letter ("Abortion is sometimes the only feasible option," Jan. 30).?Benson-Goupil makes a strong argument for abortion as he paints what many would consider to be a grim picture involving a high-school-aged girl becoming pregnant.

Alan Kay: notable U alumnus

January 27, 2006

Editor: There was a prominent oversight in your box ("Notable U Graduates in the Computer Industry," Jan. 25): Alan Kay, who earned a Master's of Science in 1968 and a doctorate in 1969, happens to be coming to campus next month to be honored Feb. 22 as a Founders Day Distinguished Alumnus.

Go to your room! And turn down that music!

By By Chronicle Senior Staff • January 27, 2006

The U has been naughty, and now we're being punished. The State Legislature has stopped the recreation center in its tracks by refusing the bond necessary to begin construction. This isn't a case of not having enough money in the state coffers. The rec center wouldn't have cost the state a dime-we simply needed to be loaned the money, which we would then pay back.

New campaign rules create problems for potential candidates

January 26, 2006

As student government elections approach, several potential candidates are saying the new rules that restrict campaigning make recruiting students for their parties too difficult. According to the Associated Students of the University of Utah Redbook rules, candidates cannot e-mail, text message, call or approach students to get them involved in their party unless the student has expressed prior interest in the campaign or a party member already personally knows the student.

Baseball looks to enter the win column

February 18, 2005

The U baseball team (0-6) heads west this weekend in hopes of a victory when it faces UCLA in a three-game series. It won't be easy, to say the least. "They will have great athletes," U coach Bill Kinneberg said. "They always do. UCLA will be the best team we've played to this point.

Letter to the Editor: Honk and crash

February 17, 2005

Editor: Carrie Farrera ("Honk your horn, damn it!" Feb. 15) advocates using your horn more in Utah. I agree people should use their horn more. However, it should be part of a defensive driving attitude and not considered a tool to let someone know you think they are stupid.

MWC to try instant replay in football

February 17, 2005

The Mountain West Conference may not be able to be like the Big Ten in all facets, but the MWC will follow in the bigger conference's footsteps in one aspect this fall. Pending a formal approval by the NCAA on Feb. 24, the MWC will institute instant replay for all football games next fall.

College of Pharmacy provides a diabetic friendly egg hunt

April 12, 2004

Children with diabetes hunted for Easter eggs filled with sugar-free candy Saturday at Sugar House Park. The second annual Spring Egg Hunt for Children with Diabetes was held by the U College of Pharmacy's honorary fraternity, the Beta Epsilon chapter of Rho Chi.