Friday the 13th proved to be unlucky for the No. 12 Nebraska Cornhuskers, who fell to the U gymnastics team after another strong showing on the road.

The men's basketball team extended its season-long win streak to six games behind a 22-point effort from Borha as the Runnin' Utes spoiled a strong first half from the visiting Falcons to win 74-59. The win extended Utah's home winning streak to nine games.

Police suspect embers from a fire pit burning outside the Union could have been the source of a fire that torched one of the building's overhangs Saturday morning. By the time firefighters put out the flames, the damage mounted to $5,000, according to the police report.

Although most people are completely satisfied with the ski resort experience, ski touring is a popular activity that attracts skiers and snowboarders seeking huge descents and untracked power.

My initial response to this article was neither anger nor resentment toward our candidates. Rather, it was disappointing to see each of them succumb to media pressures and fall into stereotypical political roles. With that in mind, there are three statements I would like to direct to each of the campaigns running for ASUU office.

Whatever happened to the sanctity of our sexuality? It has been misused and abused since Adam and Eve. It was meant for us to show true love to our spouse inside the bond of marriage and as a way to make babies and perpetuate the human race.

I am sick to no end of international bankers getting more money. I am convinced that they have absolutely zero interest in preserving the American dream, "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness (Property)."

Carrier, alongside other biology, psychology and anthropology professors, will meet at the U to discuss how evolution can illuminate the understanding of human aggression and violence in a forum from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27.

As our vocabulary increases during college, let's be sure to use it to better communication, not our perceived intelligence. It's no easier to understand people who are trying to patch up a pointless statement with haughty wordiness than it is to understand people who are speaking with their mouth full of marshmallows.

After beating San Diego State on Wednesday, the Utes extended their overall win streak to five and their home win streak to eight games. This streak is the longest since the 2004-2005 season, when Utah went 16-0 at home.