The Daily Utah Chronicle

Throw in the red flag

November 29, 2006

In a recent episode of NBC's "Heroes," a man (Peter Petrelli) dashed into a violent encounter between a high school cheerleader (Claire Bennet) and her assailant. Heroically, Peter was able to hold off her would-be killer, which gave Claire time to escape.

Utes hope to keep momentum going against Weber State

By By Cody Brunner • November 29, 2006

The Runnin' Utes should be pretty familiar with the opposition tonight when they take the floor against in-state rival Weber State. The Wildcats run an offense similar to the U's and have a recognizable face at the helm. Head coach Randy Rahe is in his first year at Weber State after spending the past two seasons under head coach Ray Giacoletti at Utah.

Science Day helps recruit high-schoolers

By By Emily Moench • November 14, 2006

More than 70 U students volunteered to help present the U's 18th annual Science Day for more than 700 high-school students on Saturday. "I went to Science Day as a high-school student last year and thought it was awesome, so I really wanted to help out this year," said Heidi Payne, an undeclared freshman volunteer.

Danger Zone

By By Cody Brunner • November 8, 2006

Most people have had the misfortune of having a major injury sometime in their lives. That was the case for Utah volleyball player Connie Dangerfield, who tore her rotator cuff in a tournament last spring. For many athletes, this type of injury would have ended a career, but for Dangerfield, her dedication to the game conquered all her hurdles.

Using math for medicine

By By Nathan Storey • November 8, 2006

For some people, math can feel like a heart attack. However, James P. Keener, professor of mathematics at the U, said it is actually heart attacks that can lead you to mathematics. "We increasingly need math with biology," said Keener at the Frontiers of Science Lecture Series on Nov.

Just make lemonade

By By Natalie Hale • November 8, 2006

Comedian Demetri Martin is the kind of person you'd want to take to a park and sit on a bench with simply to watch people pass by. To him, it's all one big show and gives him ideas for his routines. Wordsmith, amateur skateboarder, break-dancer, unicyclist, pencil twirler, singer, guitarist, trendspotter, writer, artist, poet, Yale graduate, law-school dropout and professional comedian, Martin certainly has a large hat collection.

Leave your ‘Prejudice’ at the door

By By Lisa Anderson • November 8, 2006

We are swept back to the early 1800s with the gentle brush strokes of the set and the serene tones emanating from offstage. The empire-waist dresses of the women and the tall boots reaching to meet the tails of the men's waistcoats complete the picture. Until recently, there had been no stage adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, so when Pioneer Theatre Company's Artistic Director Charles Morey learned that an adaptation existed, he jumped on it.

United we stand

By By Aaron Zundel • November 8, 2006

The 2006 midterm elections are over. That means no more phone calls with prerecorded candidates on the other end, no more slimy television ads peddling half-truths and scare tactics and no more billboards with snazzy, insincere catch phrases. It also means that at least one of the candidates you were backing lost his or her race.

Censoring hurt Banned at BYU

November 8, 2006

In response to some common misconceptions concerning the Academic Freedom panel that occurred on the evening of October 27th, I would like to clarify a few issues. It has been stated by some that censoring the name and format of the panel was a good move by ASUU as it likely saved the university from a loss of support and funding by the legislature.

Putting the humanities in focus

By By Beth Ranschau • November 8, 2006

It's 6 p.m. on a Monday night and the classroom fills with 18 students ranging in age from 18 to 65. Spanning six ethnicities and five languages, these are not typical university students--individuals in the program include victims of poverty as well as domestic and criminal abuse.