I'm not going to forecast a Malthusian doomsday, but Western states need to start taking a serious look into how many people can be supported by our fragile ecosystems. Sustainability is the solution, and if that takes some form of population control, so be it because the West is already thirsty.

Among my peers and me, though I will depart from them and from the service in the next 90 days, the memories of what we accomplished and the growth we made as individuals because of each other will never be forgotten.

Anyone who doesn't believe that old buildings have a certain atmosphere needs to go stand in front of the old Utah Theatre on Main Street. Look through the dirty windows. You will see a magnificent foyer stretching back nearly the length of a city block. Dusty plaster mouldings adorn the walls while paint peels away from them.

There are so many places that have been closed down and boarded up only to sit around empty for years (like the Zephyr Club). It would be fun8212;and a little bit scary8212;to see what's inside of them now.

YOU'VE WON A CONTEST WITH TWO PRIZE OPTIONS, BUT CAN ONLY CHOOSE ONE. A YEAR IN EUROPE WITH A MONTHLY STIPEND OF $2,000 OR 10 MINUTES ON THE MOON. Red Pulse Writers share their thoughts.

Because of the rise of illiteracy in high schools across the nation, drastic measures are being taken by desperate teachers.

Red Pulse gives you The Word on what events and shows to catch this week in Salt Lake City.

Red Pulse gives you The Drop on the latest albums from The Guggenheim Grotto and Mirah.

Morgan Warburton was added to the AP All-American Honorable Mention list, announced Tuesday. This will be Warburton's second time on the list, after being awarded Honorable Mention on 2008's All-American list.

Two losses to both New Mexico and Colorado State at the end of the 2008 season destroyed any postseason hope the Utes might have had. This year's team is looking to get revenge on those two teams as it starts its Mountain West Conference play this weekend.