The Daily Utah Chronicle

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.

From Theory to Movement

By By Cressa Perloff • November 30, 2007

This weekend, seven of the U modern dance department's third-year graduate students will reveal the results of years of research and training. There's no pressure on these graduate students in their final year at the U -- they're about to showcase the culmination of their graduate careers.

Utes can’t take Jackrabbits lightly

By By Natalie Dicou • November 28, 2007

Tonight the U women's basketball team is set to play its first game on the mainland since winning two of three in the Oahu Classic during the Thanksgiving weekend. Next up for the Utes is South Dakota State at the Huntsman Center tonight. Less-informed women's basketball fans might wonder, "Who is South Dakota State?" Head coach Elaine Elliott knows exactly who the Jackrabbits are.

Cartoon: Most happening place in Provo

November 28, 2007

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Letter: A Utah man am I

November 28, 2007

Editor: This football season started with extreme ups and downs, and then our team put together one of the best seven-game stretches in school history that included road wins at Louisville and TCU, and surprise home field blowouts against New Mexico and Wyoming.

Letter: Save the Sunday School lessons for church

November 28, 2007

Editor: Before I begin this, I will state that I am an avid BYU fan. I read The Daily Utah Chronicle's rivalry guide. For the most part, I really enjoyed reading it -- except for the column by Miss Holier-than-Thou Lindsey Sine ("Do unto others," Nov. 22).

Online shopping gets competitive

By By Steve Coons • November 28, 2007

Amazon recently advertised its Black Friday sale as an opportunity for the consumer to save energy. Christmas shopping, without ever leaving the house, has been a common marketing ploy for web-based entrepreneurial ventures for years, but only recently have the websites mimicked their big-box counterparts' distortion of reality so effectively as with the lightning deals that Amazon has implemented.