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Hannity vs. Anderson
Political opponents to debate at Kingsbury Hall despite graduation conflict
Students can witness a political pummeling between Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson and conservative commentator Sean Hannity at an on-campus debate May 4.
Although the date presented conflicts with U commencement ceremonies, the Associated Students of the University of Utah was able to secure a location for the event, proposing that it be held at Kingsbury Hall at 8:30 p.…
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Students lead push for sustainability office
Administration to fund eco-friendly initiative with tuition money
A student-led effort to encourage environmentally friendly efforts on campus has prompted administrators to create a new office of campus sustainability.
Members of the student group Sustainable Environments and Ecological Design created a proposal for the office because they said current conservation projects are fragmented and need improvement.…
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Faces of the U: Fighting back
U Police class teaches women to escape rape
You're at a party. It's midnight, and you're having a good time.
The guy you have been checking out comes over and tells you how good you look tonight.
He puts his hands around your shoulder and for a minute, you enjoy the attention and slyly smile.
Then his caring expression changes to one of power and greed.…
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Dissecting the brain
U to open new center dedicated to neurological diseases
By the end of 2007, the U will make treating spinal and brain injuries a little easier when it opens the doors to its new clinical neuroscience center.
The center boasts cutting-edge technology and combined services in an effort to better treat people with neurological diseases.…
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Mowing for money
Students operate lawn-care business for extra cash
When an older classmate offered Billy Van Drunen a job cutting grass a year ago, he didn't think it was a big deal.
It turns out what he was really being offered was a chance to take over a lawn-care company.
"It has been the best thing to happen to me; I just was at the right place at the right time," said Van Drunen, a senior in economics.…
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