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Show Red Rocks put up winning performance despite Lopez's Achilles' heel injury, two falls on bars )) 6 Aaron Clark: The rumored merger of cheaper wireless companies Sprint and T-Mobile means higher prices, fewer options for consumers )) 4 Simple, graceful lyrics in indie musician Kris Gruen's third album, "New Comics in the Wooded World" revitalize old, 'tired' topics )) 5 Tuesday, January 14, 2014 DTAIEILY UTAH CHRONICLE www.dailyutahchronicle.com The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice Since 1890 Vo1.123 I No.71 I ©2014 Finals to come a day sooner with removal of reading day BRENT UBERTY/The Daily Utah Chronicle COLE TAN/The Daily Utah Chronicle Students walk by a room in the Marriott Library that was previously full of womb chairs. Womb chairs forced to retire Ivy Smith STAFF WRITER The womb chairs of the Marriott Library's third floor are missing in action. Upon returning to campus for Spring Semester, students were alarmed to discover that all of the womb chairs surrounding the library's east entrance had disappeared. Ian Godfrey, manager of the library's facility, trades and materials department, said the disappearance has to do with the previous bedbug infestation. "The primary reason that they were sold is that every se- mester we try and make sure we have the right mixture of seating," Godfrey said. "And during the fall of 2013, we noticed that there were a lot of people sitting on the floor searching for power outlets." The new arrangements, which feature more tables and easier access to outlets, were made because the library staff believes it is a better study setup for students. As far as the bedbugs go, Godfrey said there is no denying they were involved in the chairs' removal. "We did have the problem with bedbugs, which was on the third floor where those chairs were, so we figured it was the perfect time to upgrade," Godfrey said. Students, however, are not as keen on the new arrangements. Juno Kim, an undeclared freshman, wishes the chairs were still around. "The chairs provide a sense of home to those who does not have access to one during the day," Kim said, referring to the common practice of students napping in the chairs during schedule breaks. "I love those things. [They're] comfortable!" Nick Nikols, a sophomore in business, hadn't noticed the chairs were gone. "I think it could decrease traffic in the library and maybe promote more studying rather than sleep," he said. "But I also think it could make the library less comfortable and inviting for students." Although the womb chairs are gone from the third floor, there are still womb chairs surrounding the computer lab on the second floor. And Godfrey said only about one-third of the library's chairs were sold before Spring Semester. Students like Juno Kim, however, will miss the chairs either way. "Give them to me," Kim said. "I'll take some!" i.smith@chronicle.utah.edu Going greek Students get an early start on studying now that reading day is no longer part of Spring Semester finals week. Keith McDonald STAFF WRITER Finals will be one day sooner than anticipated this semester after the previously scheduled reading day on Thursday, Apr. 24 was cut. "President Pershing asked [for the move] because of graduation. Some students had to miss graduation [last year] on Thursday night because finals and graduation coincided — this way everyone gets to participate in graduation ceremonies," said Sam Ortiz, ASUU president and a senior in social work. Ortiz said individual classes may offer reading days, but Fall Semester has not had an official reading day for years. Jose Hernandez, a senior in gender studies, said he See READING DAY page 3 Utah legislature introduces new bills that could affect U students CONOR BARRY/The Daily Utah Chronicle The Utah State Legislature has many bills coming up in its spring session that will affect U students. Anna Drysdale NEWS EDITOR BRENT UBERTY/The Daily Utah Chronicle Spring recruitment for sororities is in full swing as five of the six chapters start meeting with potential new members. Chapters host events that allow members to get to know interested Utah students. Pictured: The Chi Omega chapter hosts Cocoa and Cookies Monday night at their chapter house. House Bill 45: In-State Tuition for Military Service Members Introduced by Rep. Curtis Oda (R-Clearfield) Protects resident status for veterans seeking to apply for in-state tuition by removing the 12-month deadline for veterans or family to present documentation of honorable discharge. Evidence of honorable discharge must be presented within five years. See LEGISLATURE page 3 |