The Daily Utah Chronicle

Campus Voice: Give the gift of service

By By Sabrina King • December 3, 2007

Community service means a lot to college students more now than ever, with the majority of graduate schools and scholarships requiring evidence of some kind of dedication to others. But, if all service were only for a good line on a résumé, places such as the Lowell Bennion Community Service Center wouldn't last long -- let alone 20 years.

Sizing up the Midshipmen

By By Jon Gilbert • December 3, 2007

The Navy Midshipmen enter the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl on the heels of a historic season. Head coach Paul Johnson led his football team to its first victory over Notre Dame in 44 tries and to its record sixth consecutive triumph over archrival Army.

Jazz stomp Lakers

By By Jason Peterson • December 3, 2007

At the height of the Persian empire, its army overwhelmed opponents by sheer numbers. The elite Persian soldiers were known as Immortals because when one fell, another simply took his place. On Friday night, the Utah Jazz (12-5) took a page from the history books and overwhelmed the Los Angeles Lakers, 120-96, before a sellout crowd of 19,911.

Top three spots on campus to get laid

By By Gabi • November 30, 2007

In returning from the day of national thanks -- and collective gluttony -- our friends and loved ones are often left trembling in our gravy scented wake. We've trotted off to our various homes and succumbed to the soporific effects of tryptophan and family.

Cartoon: Lead in the stockings

November 30, 2007

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Coens present never-ending thriller

By By Aaron Zundel • November 30, 2007

Historically, when Hollywood adapts a novel for the big screen, they gut the original source material to the point that, by the time the film hits theaters, the only shared element is the title.

Kobe Bryant makes return to Salt Lake

By By Jason Peterson • November 30, 2007

The Utah Jazz (11-5) are back in action tonight at EnergySolutions Arena after a three-game road trip in which they went 2-1. Utah will host the Los Angeles Lakers in an ESPN-televised showdown scheduled for 8:30 p.m. MST. On Nov. 4, Utah traveled to L.A.

The Mist’ is average

By By Sam Potter • November 30, 2007

Of all the authors whose books have been transformed for the silver screen, Stephen King has to be one of the most tapped resources. From "Carrie" to this year's fantastic sleeper "1408," King has supplied us with numerous stories of the extreme ends of the human condition and has given movie-goers some respite from "gore-no" slashers, such as "Hostel" or the dreadfully stupid and interminable "Saw" franchise.

Pain made bearable by memory loss

By By Natalie Dicou • November 30, 2007

Our bodies are equipped with a biological perk that helps us get through this crazy life without living in constant fear -- we forget pain. Some folks believe that this is why women choose to give birth to multiple children. Apparently, memories of fractured tailbones and episiotomies slip women's minds when they start feeling the urge to add another Rugrat to the fold.

Five events better than prime time

By By Danny Letz • November 30, 2007

Bask in the holiday spirit amid Temple Square's famous Christmas lights while enjoying performances from high school and college choirs, community choral groups, and other musical ensembles throughout the coming week. Concerts are free and open to all ages, so even one "bah humbug" excuse is bound to land you on the naughty list.