Vol. 15 No. 4
Spring 2006
F E A T U R E S


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ACADEMIC ARTISANS
Five U of U profs share their artistic sides and explain why they find it rewarding to indulge their creativity. by Ann Jardine Bardsley

PARADISE LOST ... AGAIN
Archaeologist Jack Broughton’s discoveries from sifting through thousands of California bird bones prompts a reassessment of the relationship between ancient humans and the environment.
by Lee Seigel

THE LYING GAME
In the search for more effective lie-detection techniques, two U of U professors and their team may have devised a method that will make the intelligence community take notice.
by Jason Matthew Smith

On the cover:
“The Lying Game,” by Royter Snow Design
D E P A R T M E N T S

UP FRONT
Academic Alchemy
by Jason Matthew Smith

GAZETTE
News of the University

SIDELINES
“True to U”
Utah fans vs. UTAH fans: How to tell the difference.
by John Fackler

SPOTLIGHT
“Living with Grace”
Retiring Professor Edwin B. Firmage has built his life on melding the law and spirituality, and challenging the status quo.
 by Linda Marion

BOOKSHELF
Book People
by Linda Marion

AND FINALLY…
Are You a Genius—or a Lunatic?



T H E  A S S O C I A T I O N

 

 

ASSOCIATION NEWS
Rivalry Week food drive, Founders Day and Merit of Honor awards, and more.

IN MEMORIAM:
ROBERT SPENCER OLPIN, 1940-2005
Students, friends, and colleagues pay tribute to "the Dean of Utah Art."

THROUGH THE YEARS
Keeping up with alumni.

 

 
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