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Show A&E ••^••%sj; Page A '-•-, •", ; . . . ' V Zzzzboys : "Lords of Dogtown?" More like Loads of Dog Bile, says Jenni Koehler. Today's weather Sports Page 5 ; r-^ e University Opinion Unintelligent design No goal L.J. Lither discusses why intelligent design should not be taught in public schools. Real Salt Lake is shut out for the third game in a row, losing 2-0 to first-place FC Dallas. o fUtah's Independent Student Voice Isolated T-storms 66/50 SEE MORE ON PAGE 2 Since 1 8 9 0 MER UTAH CHRONICLE Scientists Bookstore to charge higher discover heart stem cells credit card fees Monday, J u n e 6, 2005 t'.dailyu tahchronicle.com Research offers new method for treating heart disease Maria Murguia Chronicle Writer Scientists have discovered heart stem cells, providing both an exciting new method for treating heart disease and an alternative to the use of controversial embryonic stem cells. The new discovery, by Dr. Piero Anversa, professor and director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at New York Medical College, can make heart disease patients' recovery speedier and more efficient. Anversa's research captivated U faculty and students on Thursday when he presented his findings at the U's Nora Eccles Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute. Ken Spitzer, director of the institute, said that using heart stem cells sidesteps many of the ethical dilemmas inherent in the stem cell debate. "The use of embryonic stem cells is always an ethical issue," Spitzer said. "But [the study of heart stem cells] is not controversial. There are regenerating heart stem cells already within the individual. They are not like embryonic stem cells." A stem cell is defined as any cell that can develop into different kinds of cells after the process of mitosis, or cell division, according to the National Institutes of Health Web site. Cardiology patients aren't the only ones who could benefit from Anversa's research. Anversa's discovery could lead to finding other naturally produced stem cells in the body, Anversa said. "[Anversa] is a major investigator in the field. Stem-cell research shows great promise in this disease age," Spitzer said. 7$y ; In his study, Anversa looked at the regeneration of dead heart muscle tissue in mice by X Alexandra Pape Chronicle Writer U students are increasingly paying more for textbooks and sweatshirts when using credit cards at the U Bookstore. On April i, banks raised interchange fees for goods purchased by students with debit and credit cards at National Association of College Stores. "It's too high; there is starting to be a little backlash in retail," VoL 115 No. 9 said Earl Clegg, director of the U Bookstore, which is a member of NACS. "We're very concerned." According to Clegg, most students use credit cards to buy books, supplies and items with the U logo. This summer, bookstore customers will make 50 percent of purchases with credit cards, and the number could be as high as 80 percent in the fall. Banks raised the fees to meet higher rates imposed by the Federal Reserve Board. The fees are expected to continue rising. Clegg said the bookstore does not support the fee raise and emphasized that the U's rate is still lower than the national average of 2.9 percent. At the U, the rate is around 2 percent of the purchase, or 2 cents per dollar in addition to sales tax. "It sucks," said Sean Santek, a sophomore in parks, recreation and tourism. "I'm broke as it is." Santek said he already tries to avoid the high prices at the book- store and only goes there to buy supplies. Few students know about the rate hike and Clegg doesn't anticipate a lot of protest because card users are used to paying fees. "I'm not very concerned about it," said Levi Pace, a first-year graduate student in economics. "I'm not much of an activist" Students can avoid the fee by paying with cash or check at the See F E E S U.S. midfielder DaMarcus Beasley powers his way past Costa Rica midfielder Carlos Hernandez Saturday afternoon at Rice-Eccles Stadium. ^RESEARCH Page3 « U.S. forward Landon Donovan carries the bajf downfleld Saturday night at Rlce-Eccfes St'ad|u%fcDonpvaiuscored two goals for the d States to help3defeat Costa Rica 3-0 in front of 40 f 586 fans In the HFA World Chess Grandmaster Susan Polgar played 37 opponents on Saturday afternoon In the Union Ballroom. U.S. forward Brian McBride directs the ball toward the goal off of a corner kick as Costa Rica defender Mauriclo Wright looks on Saturday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium. McBrlde's header went wide of the goal, but he later scored in the 87th minute to put the United States up 3-0. a ball Queen of chess influences Utah's young pawns Grandmaster lauds benefits of chess Patrick Muir Asst. News Editor Chess is not just a board game, it's an education, says Susan Polgar. * Polgar, the No. 1 ranked female chess player in the world, spoke about the benefits chess can have for young kids in the Union Saturday. "There are both educational and social benefits," she said. "They will learn concentration, focus and how to plan ahead." Polgar recommends teaching children chess starting as early as age five. Leaving her family in New York, Polgar travels the United States to help spread this message and raise awareness about the game. "Each of you needs to stand up and spread the word," she told a crowd gathered in the Union. "Spread the word of the positive efSee C H E S S Page3 See story page 6 U chemistry professor receives national honor C. Dale Poulter elected to exclusive academy H. Rachelle Graham Chronicle Writer Distinguished U chemistry professor, C. Dale Poulter, is one of seven chemists in the United States to be elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences this year. Poulter joins an exclusive group, which includes Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, "It is an honor for me to belong to the same academy that two heroes of mine belonged to: Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson," Poul- ter said. As early as grade school, Poulter knew that he wanted to study science. "One of my first experiences as a chemist was when I made chemical dog food. I gathered everything in my kitchen and mixed it up for the family dog," Poulter said. Peter Armentrout, a professor who chairs the U's chemistry department, said it was no surprise to him that Poulter is now a member of one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious associations. Many of Poulter's students agree that he deserves this honor. "He opens me up to other areas of research in biogenic chemistry that are new to me," said Guilermo Labadie, a postgraduate chemistry student. "I am grateful to work with him." Poulter and other new fellows of the academy will be inducted in a ceremony at the academy's headquarters in Cambridge, Mass., on Oct. 8. The exclusive group was founded in 1780, during the American Revolution. hgraham@chronicle,utah. Dr. C. Dale Poulter explains how his research team Investigates problems at the interface between organic chemistry and biochemistry. |