The Daily Utah Chronicle

Men’s Hoops: A closer look at the starters: #20, Bryant Markson

March 10, 2005

S o THIS is what the hype was about. Recruited by Kentucky and Arizona out of high school, Markson followed Tim Drisdom to Utah, where he promptly took residence on Rick Majerus' bench. Markson's high-flying, up-tempo style of play didn't suit the coach, so Bryant sat.

Men’s Hoops: A closer look at the starters: #13, Richard Chaney

March 10, 2005

I t's been a bit of a quiet year for the V.P., having battled a broken hand and losing his starting job to Markson. But when some players would have pouted, Chaney just went about his business, playing hard and picking up the scoring slack when other Utes went cold.

Clearing the air: Everyone’s got something to say about elections, so let’s just say them all at once

By By Carrie Ferrera, Edward Stevenson, RuthAnne Frost • March 3, 2005

Should campaigns solicit donations? Is the money well used? RuthAnne: Yes. I want to see who can raise the most money because fund-raising and money management will be a huge part of their jobs. Carrie: No. I wouldn't give these morons 2 cents for their ridiculous campaigns.

Response to “Responsible voting improves student government”, Mar. 2

By By [email protected] • March 3, 2005

By [email protected] Editor,Regarding Ray Phillips' letter ("Responsible voting improves student government", Mar. 2): is the author stupid or just ugly?Andrew SullivanJunior, Business#post_author_author,...

Vote with Your Feet

By By [email protected] • March 2, 2005

By [email protected] am responding to the debate between the College Democrats and the College Republicans U Chapter on "Gay Marriage." I attended the blessed event on Thursday afternoon, and...

Utes-At-A-Glance

March 1, 2005

Baseball Preview: Utah @ Southern Utah While the U baseball team (3-7) got off to a slow start, Southern Utah came out of the gates fast winning six of its first seven games. The Utes got back on track with a win against UCLA and two wins against Loyola Marymount, but the Thunderbirds lost three games in a row and are looking to get back on the winning track.

Ute softball loses four of five games at Palm Springs Classic

February 28, 2005

Close games haven't been kind to the Utes this season, and karma still hasn't quite lived up to its end of the deal. The U dropped four out of five games at the Palm Springs Classic in California this weekend, and are 6-9 on the season. Oklahoma State and Kansas outlasted the U in one-run affairs, bringing their losing streak to five on Friday.

No poker for U: University administrators cancel on-campus card tournament

February 23, 2005

Several U students were surprised to find out Tuesday morning that the Student Poker Open, a poker tournament with a $20 entry fee, would not be held this week in the Union Ballroom. The tournament, originally scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, had been prominently advertised by the Big SLC Poker Club in last week's Chronicle and in flyers that were distributed all around campus.

Kill the scene

February 14, 2005

Upcoming Concerts Feb. 15 * 25 Ta Life, Donny Brook, Aftermath of a Trainwreck @ Club Boom Va-6 p.m. * Hank Williams III & Assjack @ The Velvet Room-8:30 p.m.-$12 Adv/$14 Day Of * Hidden in Plain View, Hello Goodbye @ Lo-Fi Caf-6:30 p.m.-$8 Feb. 16 * Rise Against, Tsunami Bomb @ Lo-Fi Caf-7 p.

I am not Sam: Sean Penn shines as a desperate everyman in ‘The Assassination of Richard Nixon’

February 14, 2005

"The Assassination of Richard Nixon" ThinkFilm Inc. Directed by Niels Mueller Written by Mueller and Kevin Kennedy Starring Sean Penn, Naomi Watts and Don Cheadle Rated R/95 min Opened Feb. 11 Four out of five stars Samuel Bicke is a lousy salesman.