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Show MIDNIGHT RUSH Target ushers in new year with exclusive access for the U » 3 FILLINGTHEVOID: After fall camp injuries, the offense finds a rhythm » 6 2030 TAH CHRON niversity of Utah's Independent Student Voice Si ce 1890 .dailyutahc For the frugal: e-books best bet Doug Jennings STAFF WRITER Students are finding a variety of ways to cope with the annual dilemma of how to pay for textbooks. Although the University Campus Store is stocked with every textbook students need, websites such as www.amazon.com and www.half.com , electronic tablets and third-party booksellers are al- ternative options that could save students money. The U campus store is offering different deals that divvy out expensive textbook prices in the form of rentals, e-books and used editions. Rental prices can be anywhere from 6o percent off certain titles, 25 percent off used books and 4o percent off the ever-growing collection of e-books that can be read on electronic tablet devices according to the U campus store's website. "I've bought new, used, online and rental books," said Andrea McGuire, a senior in health promotion and education. "Last semester, I rented a book for $45 that would have cost $135 to buy." This semester is the first time McGuire will buy an e-book to save on funds in addition to rentals. Patrick Powers, a senior in political science, has become an avid user of the iPad to read e-books made for Nook and Kindle. He began using the Apple tablet during summer 2010, and said the number of available titles since has been growing. Although there are rental apps available for short-term book loans, Nook and Kindle allow users to keep their textbooks permanently, making the investment worthwhile, Powers said. "E-books are generally $20 less than textbooks in the store," Pow- An all-American dance ill ers said. Although the U campus store sells a variety of Apple products, including the iPad, it does not keep statistics on how many students are using iPads or other tablet devices as a replacement for a textbook. Though e-books could have some students putting away their physical copies, not all students are flocking to technology. See TEXTBOOKS Page 4 U website changes activated Julia Popp STAFF WRITER JEFF MCGRATH/The Daily Utah Chronicle Students danced in the Union last year at Crimson Nights. The dance event will begin Aug. 26 at 9 p.m. ending at 2 a.m. CRIMSON FEVER The first Crimson Nights will feature American staples Scott Wiseman STAFF WRITER With Fall Semester finally starting, the Union Programming Council is hosting Crimson Nights Rocks America, Friday night at the Union. First held in 2003, Crimson Nights has been entertaining students with activities appropriate for the college-aged crowd. Since then, Crimson Nights has expanded in size and number of participants. The first Crimson Night of the year will be themed as all-American, and include a mechanical bull, deep-fried food stand, patriotic decorations and carnival games. As seen in previous Crimson Nights, DJ Marcus Wing will be featured at the dance party. "If you don't like dancing, there are Community weighs in on U pres. search Tyler North STAFF WRITER As of May, the search for a new U president is on while interim president Dr. Lorris Betz continues to complete presidential duties. The U has formed a presidential search committee searching for highly qualified individuals interested in the well-being of the U. The committee has organized several meetings for all those who would like to be involved with the search for the new president. The second of two staff meetings concerning the matter was held Monday. "We want to inform the faculty and staff about how the process will work in choosing the new president," said Marcia Cook, the staff representative for the search committee. "This is why we have these constituency meetings, so that when it comes time to choose a president, we have a plenty of other activities to chill out and enjoy yourself," said Nikhi Jamili, associate director of Crimson Nights. UPC has been working on making its events more cost efficient so it can offer students more high-quality activities, said Bryan Doom, associate director of Crimson Nights. First-year students and commuters are especially encouraged to attend if they See CRIMSON NIGHTS Page 4 The U's revamped front page and website are ready for the new school year. After 15 months of preparation, the renovated www. utah.edu was launched in early August. The website was designed to be "more user friendly and be easier to communicate to the public," said U spokesman Remi Barron. Barron said the University Information Technology office did a lot of "pre-planning writing the programs for the new site," while "the University Marketing and Public Relations team came in later to help add content." The website links to pages with the old design. "Many departments and colleges are updating their websites now but we're not forcing the departments to," Barron said. "Though in the past we have undertaken the process of making departments adhere to the same branding." Students and community members were surveyed on what should be included on the website and how it should be displayed. There is also a link at the bottom of the website where users can contact the webmaster if they have issues or suggestions. "It's an ongoing process," Barron said. Students have voiced their opinion on the new interface. The website is used more by students than by anyone else. "This new website is much more aesthetically pleasing and easier on the eyes for...0 students who have to frequent utah.edu ," said Elyse Goldstein, a senior in biology. l430PP@ chronicle.utah.edu Chaffetz won't run for Senate Andreas Rivera ASST. NEWS EDITOR variety of opinions to take into consideration." The president plays a critical role in helping the U progress and encompasses many important responsibilities. "The president will be the face of the university, they will be in charge of communicating with legislators, promoting the school and campus, as well as fundraisers," Cook said. The importance of this position is the reason for involving staff, students and even the public in the process. About 25 staff members participated in the second meeting, including Warick Pond, the project manager for University IT. "I wanted to be a part of the process," Pond said. The process started with discussions about desired characteristics of the new president, with staff suggestions including community Rep. Jason Chaffetz paid a visit to the U on Monday to make the announcement he would not be running for the U.S. Senate. The Hinckley Institute of Politics hosted a press conference where Chaffetz said he will continue his post in the U.S. House and not challenge Sen. Orrin Hatch for the Senate seat, despite repeated encouragement to run from the Utah delegation. Reporters asked Chaffetz if he didn't think he could have won against Hatch. He said time and funding were factors in his decision not to run against Hatch. "It would have been a multi-million dollar, blood-bath of a campaign," Chaffetz said. "It would have been a fascinating election, though." Chaffetz said he still had a lot to accomplish in the House. "I'd rather do the job I was elected to do," he said. The ground he has made and relationships he has built make him more influential in the House anyway, Chaffetz said. But his belief that Hatch should leave still stands. See PRESIDENT Page 4 See CHAFFETZ Page 4 66 It would have been a multi-million dollar, blood-bath of a campaign. It would have been a fascinating election though. Jason Chaffetz aa RICHARD PAYSON/The Daily Utah Chronicle U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz and his wife Julie said at the Hinckley Institute of Politics that he will not run against Orrin Hatch for the Senate. |