News
USU student
finds bacteria gene that repairs damage from sun, helping science
better understand skin cancer
08/28/01
Working on the roof of the BNR building, student Wes Mortensen has
made a discovery in his undergraduate research with bacteria that
may some day help eradicate skin cancer. / By Holli Gunnell
National
organization leading fight against Utah's criminal libel law
08/10/01
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Society of Professional Journalists and other
media organizations are fighting to revoke Utah's antiquated criminal
libel law.
American
cultue lost due to lack of funding
08/03/01
The historical Festival of the American West pageant, "TheWest: America's
Odyssey" preforms its final season. The pageant is closing due to
cost overruns. / By Kevin King
Widtsoe Hall construction
nears completion. / Photo by Kevin King
Completion
of Science Learning Center is last piece of Widtsoe puzzle
08/02/01
The final part of the Widtsoe construction project, the Eccles Science
Learning Center, is near completion. / By Kevin King
Features
Sports
Opinion
Faith Math:
A 'Good Catholic' looks at the Mormons, and learns serenity lies in
common denominators
08/31/01 Raised
in a long line of Catholics, USU student Leon D'souza didn't know
what to expect when he came to Utah from India. He had heard the rumors
and stories, of course, because they seem to spread almost as fast
as the LDS church. But then something unusual happened: He opened
his dormitory door, and opened up a dialog.
Musings of
a confused twentysomething
08/28/01 Contentment
eludes me as my peers are constantly redefining the meaning of the
word. I am unable to think about the important things in life, because
to put it plainly, I don't know what they are. / By Leon D'souza
Lifestyles
Arts
Great
apes and human star make 'Planet' worth seeing . . . until the ending
08/10/01
Tim Burton's remake of Planet of the Apes is great. But the ending
is a disappointment. / By Shawn Wolfley
Depeche
Mode concert a great way to end the summer
08/09/01
For those of you who missed Depeche Mode in Salt Lake City, I am sorry
for you. For those who don't even know who Depeche Mode is, I am sorry
for you. / By Shawn Wolfley
The sun sets behind
an American Indian village at the Festival of the American West. /
Photo by Melissa Woods
American
odyssey of culture closing
08/03/01
The historical Festival of the American West pageant "The West: America's
Odyssey" has performed its final season. / By Kevin King
Beautiful
new 'Aida' transports you to ancient Egypt
08/02/01
The music has Egyptian and Indian influences, and Tim Rice's words
evoke emotion and also incorporate humor into Elton John's beautiful
songs. / By Jami Lundahl
