The Utes started conference play last week with consecutive wins against Air Force and San Diego State. The wins give them 16 straight victories against conference opponents dating back to last September. The last conference foe to deal Utah a defeat was Wyoming, in the second conference game of last season. The Utes have a chance to extend that streak to 17 when BYU invades Crimson Court on Friday at 7 p.m., for the first Deseret First Duel of the season.

It's only fall, but for the Utah lacrosse team, it is never too early to start practicing.

At a time when being a student gets more expensive each year, one company isn't forgetting to cut students a deal.

Elan Bartholomew, a freshman in film studies, volunteered at the food pantry at St. Mark's Episcopal Church last summer when he realized how much hunger there was in Salt Lake City.

The University Campus Store is a bastion of security with undercover guards, electronic sensors and a recently upgraded camera system with many high-quality cameras. Earl Clegg, director of the campus store, said the new camera system "leads to more police apprehensions and court convictions."

Kiki Temkin celebrated Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, with her family by eating dinner and attending the symphony. Spending the holiday with family during the new year celebration is the most important concept, said Temkin, the event and membership services coordinator at the Jewish Community Center across the street from the U.

Overcoming an early 12-0 deficit and defensive struggles, the Utah rugby team managed to rally past the Air Force Zoomies 39-28 on Saturday.

If a student has a campus-related grievance that needs adjudication, the student government's Supreme Court might seem the logical place to turn. It wouldn't be much help, however, unless the complaint pertained to student elections.

Few students could tell you how last year's Homecoming Dance was because the event was severely overbooked8212;an estimated 200 ticket holders were unable to attend.

Although the Utes couldn't escape Autzen Stadium with a win Saturday, they did escape relatively healthy. Both Caleb Schlauderaff and Matt Asiata went into Saturday's game listed as questionable and as game-time decisions. Both Schlauderaff and Asiata played Saturday, but Asiata struggled to find his rhythm, getting only 15 touches for 54 yards. Whether his shoulder affected his performance or not, Asiata8212;even less than 100 percent8212;will be ready to go this weekend.