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Show T h e U n i v e r s i t y o fU t a h ' s I n d e p e n d e n t S t u d e n t V o i c e S i n c e THE ©2006 1890 DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE Inside Opinion A&E Vol. 116 No. 50 Monday, October 2,2006 www.dailyutahchronlcle.com Quote of the day Sports Page -i Cage f> I'age 7 Quit staring at your screen National Be Lazy day Gimme ten Go see stage performances, like RDT's "Moving Heaven and Earth" at Capitol Theatre this weekend. Matthew Piper takes a look back at history and concludes that we, as Americans, need more holidays. The U volleyball team goes to Provo and throttles the BYU Cougars in four games, the Utes' 10th win in a row. Law and order "In Utah, Mormons were able to establish Pioneer Day, even though calling the Mormon settlers 'pioneers' is kind of like calling Moses a 'seafarer.'" -Matthew Piper on American holidays SEE FULL COLUMN PAGE 6. 60/52 TShowers Out of reach Legal society uses media to examine law vision has influenced the legal system, look at the program 'C.S.I.' as an example," said A new law society on cam- Daniel Medwed, associate propus is combining "Seinfeld," fessor of law. "The Simpsons" and criminal "Juries now have what is restatutes to help students bet- ferred to as the 'C.S.I, effect1 ter understand the law. because they have seen so The Jackie Chiles Law Soci- many episodes that they come ety, under the S.J. Quinney Col- to think every case will have lege of Law, is a newly formed fingerprints and biological group that aims to analyze le- evidence, which is usually not gal issues through the lens of the case.-Jurors are now questioned and possibly dismissed popular culture. The goal of the society is to based on (whether) they watch show how pop culture portrays this television show." lawyers and to let students The society started out folhave some fun with the law, lowing an episode of "Seinsaid Tyler Buswell, second- feld," Buswell said. Named for year law student and president the character Jackie Chiles, of the society. The society's in- the group seeks to dispel steaugural event on Sept. 21 invit- reotypical ideas about lawyers ed law professors to debate the and to relate law to society. merits of the trial of Krusty the "After an episode of'Seinfeld.' Clown in an episode of "The I realized I couldn't even watch Simpsons" before an audience television without seeing how of 100 students and faculty. the media portrays lawyers and "This event was meant to the law in general," Buswell introduce students to the so- said. "So I decided to create a ciety and show how the media group where people can discuss and engage the law and affects law," said Buswell. "The media has a great ef- how pop culture perceives it." fect on law," said Erik Luna, a Discussions and events for law professor. Justice, equality the group will include monthly and the court system are in- movie nights with professors terpreted by the media, which to talk about legal and cultural makes understanding the con- issues as well as partnerships nection between law and cul- with groups across campus ture crucial. "If you want to see how teleSee L A W Page 3 Weather Stephanie Glaittli The Daily Utah Chronicle LENNIE MAHLER/ Tht DJIIV Utah Chrvnitte Ute wide receiver Brent Casteel struggles with Boise State's Orlando Scandrick for control of a Brett Ratliff pass during Saturday's showdown, Utah completed just 8-of-27jjass attempts during the 36-3 loss. SEE PAGE 6 FOR FULL STORY Too many traditions? Some students say ASUU's efforts are misguided Dustin Gardiner Chronicle Asst. News Editor Some students think Student Body President Jake Kirkham is missing the point by trying to create new traditions at the U. Kirkham has introduced a number of new traditions this year, including a "Rock the U" 24-hour dance marathon to raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute and "Pure Crimson" event, where students kiss at a designated time and place to become "Pure Crimson." But some students and Associated -Students of the University of Utah officials say this effort is misguided. A handful of senators in the student government are criticizing these new traditions, saying that Kirkham should be supporting already existing traditions and focusing on issues of greater importance. "How about we bump up the current traditions, as opposed to starting new traditions?" said Clayton Perkins, a senator representing the School of Business. During student government elections last spring, Kirkham ran on a platform of using new traditions to bolster a campus community. He said many of the U's current traditions like the MUSS and Crimson Nights were created in the past few years. "I don't think (adding new traditions) subtracts from existing traditions," Kirkham said. "I think traditions bring campus together." Kirkham said that the U had a lack of traditions about 10 years ago, but the addition of events like Crimson Nights and the construction of the Heritage Center have created a greater campus Choking hazard Sept. 2 A verbal exchange at a Real Salt Lake soccer game escalated to the point where one person lunged at another and grabbed the second person's neck. Charges are pending. BOBBY SAKAKI/ The Dativ Utah Chronicle Students work on custom-made buttons in the crafts room at Friday's Crimson Nights event in the Union. community. He said his efforts are only adding to this trend. Others argue that ASUU can't simply create new traditions. "I just don't think traditions can be made—I think they're things that are formed over time," said Kacee Kniazeva, a senator representing the College of Humanities. While Kniazeva said she thinks Kirkham is trying to do a good thing, she thinks he should be focusing on more pressing issues, such as parking and tuition costs. She also said many of the new traditions like "Pure Crimson" were stolen from See ASUXJ Boiler replacements leave residents without hot water The Daily Utah Chronicle For the past two weeks, hot water has been non-existent for residents of the Medical Towers. Residents have been waiting while the buildings' 1,000-gallon boilers were being replaced. However, one resident of the Medical Towers had it a little more difficult than the rest. "Having a baby during this made it really inconvenient; we showered at the Field House and boiled water to wash dishes," said Reagan Godfrey, a resident assistant of the North Tower. "My husband and I dealt with it, and I showered at my mom's house and we used paper plates." Man off-board Sept. 4 An officer was dispatched to the University Village on a report of snow boarders using a stair railing as a riding surface. Seven people were cited for criminal trespass. They had videotaped themselves riding the rail; the tape was seized'and will be used as evidence against them. Cookie monster Sept. 5 A man reported that someone had stolen his food from a refrigerator in the Architecture Building. Page 3 Cold showers for Medical Towers Natalie Hale Meds, drugs and videotape There are 1,115 u m t s in the Medical Towers, and it is inhabited year round. Rick James, director of University Student Apartments, said it was nearly impossible to determine a convenient time to replace the 35-year-old boilers. "The boilers are 35 years old and don't work well. We had two options: We could either inconvenience the residents for two weeks while we replaced it or not do anything and wait See B O I L E R S Page 3 Check on it Sept. 6 A resident of the University Village sold a couch through an online classified Web site. The buyer of the couch sent the seller a check 'for $3,000 for a $675 purchase, asking that the seller deposit the check and wire back the difference. The seller did as asked and then discovered that the check was drawn on a closed account. Signed sin Sept. 13 A signed print of a painting titled "O Jerusalem" was stolen from the LDS Institute of Religion. The framed print was bolted to a wall in the main foyer. The thief removed the print and left a smaller unsigned version of the same painting in its place. Missing meds Sept. 14 A student living in student housing reported that someone stole her prescription medication from her medicine cabinet. In a bad light Sept. 15 Three projectors were stolen from the Officer's Club near student housing. There's no place like home Sept. 16 A U hospital security officer found a man sleeping in' the Widstoe building. The officer recognized the man and knew he had been previously warned about sleeping in campus buildings. The security officer called for a police officer, who then arrested the man for trespassing. Flight nurse reaches low point Sept. 20 University police received a report that an AirMed nurse may have been diverting drugs from patients for his personal benefit. DrunkFest Sept. 21 A man taking part in RedFest activities was arrested for intoxication and illegal alcohol consumption. Compiled by Ana Breton |