Scientologists conduct stress tests in Union

Scientology is a relatively new religion, but it’s been tabling on the U campus longer than most religions do.

Bike contest brings mayoral participation to food drive

A bike ride between Salt Lake City and Provo can sometimes be  lonely.

Love is a battlefield: Army takes its toll on married life

Susanna Weyburn, a lab technician in the biology department, has stood by faithfully for the past five years as her husband, Aaron Weyburn, a senior in Middle Eastern studies, has served in the U.S. Army as a member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion with experience in Korea, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Mine would hurt Utah ski resorts, protesters say

U ski and snowboarding nuts might have something to be scared about—protesters say a proposed coal mine in Alaska would shorten Utah’s winters.

U battles illegal online file sharing

The U is cracking down on the use of illegal pirating software on U computers and on the U’s Internet connection.

Annual food drive fuels rivalry between BYU, U

The U tries to dominate BYU in more than just sports, but when it comes to collecting food, it has a hard time pulling it off.

Inhaler or coffee?

Study finds caffeine reduces exercise-induced asthma

A can of Coca-Cola might replace an asthma inhaler during a workout.

Students discuss religion, sexuality

Social Work event facilitates discussion to create ‘safe haven’

As part of National Conflict Resolution Day, the College of Social Work held a community dialogue to openly discuss the sometimes difficult reconciliation between religion and sexuality.

Business school steps up in rankings

The U’s School of Business executive master’s in business administration program was ranked 30th in the nation and 77th in the world by the Financial Times, the London-based financial publication.

Creating a vision across 2 continents

Eye doctor dreams of helping his homeland

In Ethiopia, Yohannes Dagne worked as a full-time ophthalmologist in a government hospital. He also worked at a private practice during the evenings and at a seasonal outreach clinic dealing with medical and surgical problems of the eye. Even with his prominent title and rewarding work, he wanted something better for his family.

Baha’i student comes to U.S. in search of religious freedom

At the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, every portrait has a story to tell, and so do some of its employees.

Capecchi encourages students to work in science

Mario Capecchi, the Nobel Prize-winning geneticist whose name graces the street that divides the U’s upper and lower campuses, imparted words of wisdom to high school students Tuesday evening.

ET phone the U: Physics class tries to contact extraterrestrials

The class Does Extraterrestrial Intelligence Exist? uses a scientific method to theorize where E.T. could be and how to contact him.

Painting the town crimson red

Salt Lake City’s night life, job growth help garner a ranking among top college destinations

The American Institute for Economic Research published the 2009-2010 College Destination Index this week, which lists Salt Lake City and Logan as two of the nation’s top destinations for college students.

U police lax on marijuana use at Redfest

At this year’s Redfest, the laid-back music from Slightly Stoopid and Dilated Peoples—bands notorious for their use of marijuana on and off stage—generated clouds of smoke from the crowd.

Latin dance raises funds for HBSA

The Hispanic Business Student Association swept the public off its feet with the debut of Bailamos, a Latin dance fundraiser, Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Union Ballroom.

‘Buddies’ program connects students

Going to college means making a lot of new friends, including some unexpected ones.

Darwin classes a hit at the U

In commemoration of Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday, the U’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute introduced two new classes this semester that will dive into the evolution of life and the universe from the Big Bang theory to present day.

U loses Bleed Red crown to USU

A rumor posted on Bleed Red signs that Utah State University had collected a higher number of blood units the first week of their school year might have discouraged the U’s chances of winning this year’s Bleed Red Competition. Thursday, that rumor was confirmed—USU has once again stolen the crown, collecting 1420 units of blood.

Irrigation pressure spike caused geyser

U officials have confirmed that the geyser seen near the dorms was a burst irrigation line. Traffic along Fort Douglas Boulevard near Officer’s Circle vibrated the main water line under the street at the Officer’s Club, which weakened it over a long period of time. 1 comment

Construction snags delay Crimson View opening

The Crimson View Café, housed on the fourth floor of the Union, will reopen Oct. 19 after construction delays prevented it from opening in time for the school year.

U gets head start for 'Bleed Red'

Blood-drive battle with USU benefits Utah hospitals

As an unofficial kickoff to the annual “Bleed Red” campaign, ARUP Blood Services held a blood drive Aug. 17 at the Huntsman Cancer Institute to benefit various Salt Lake City hospitals.

U conference recaps Iran's political climate

Two Middle East scholars shared their insights on the recent Iranian elections on July 18 at the J. Willard Marriot Library.

Former U Honors director dies at 77

Esther Radinger, who for 36 years served as assistant director of the U's Honors Program, died of natural causes on July 8 at the age of 77.

U researchers funded to study wildfires

Researchers at the U’s atmospheric sciences department have received a third and final installment of a federal grant to study the events that favor wildfire growth and behavior.

U selects new director for School of Architecture

U administrators have selected Prescott Muir, a renowned architect who has practiced for the past 33 years in Salt Lake City and southern California, to be the School of Architecture's new director.

Rice-Eccles turf hits the market

On Wednesday morning, the University Campus Store opened its doors to a line of diehard Ute fans eager to purchase a piece of history--the Rice-Eccles Stadium's turf.

American Indian programs lose federal funding

Utah was not endowed with about $3.8 million in federal funds that would have supported American Indian programs and initiatives that the College of Education has organized.
 

Web site guides students through construction traffic

The U has set up a Web site to inform the public of the regular changes of the roads' accessibility.

U doc promotes organ donation in race across country

U transplant physician Terry Box will be participating in one of the most rigorous bicycle races in the world: the 2009 Race Across America. He and seven fellow friends and physicians plan to bike the more than 3,000-mile route from Oceanside, Calif., to Annapolis, Md., in less than 12 days with the goal of promoting organ donation and transplantation.