Sen. John McCain's decision to choose Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential nominee may draw attention back to the GOP and rally support from discouraged party members, but isn't likely to lessen the popularity of Sen. Barack Obama among students at the U.

New solar energy panels will only contribute a fraction of the energy needed for U buildings, but energy specialists say the environmental benefits are worth the cost.

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If Hillary Clinton supporters take McCain's choice as a reason for voting Republican this November, well, that's their choice. But Hillary Clinton was (and is) a formidable politician and senator8212;Palin is an attractive wife and mother who shuttles her kids to the rink and otherwise has nothing much to offer those Americans who are facing serious challenges every day.

The presidential election affects more than just U students and citizens of this country8212;it affects our relationships with foreign countries and foreign markets. A decision of this magnitude, with its international effect, should never be decided solely by a candidate's personality. Vote smart by voting on what matters.

The United States does not recognize the medical experience or credentials of other countries, and because of disadvantages passing American medical licensing exams, many international medical students and doctors never practice medicine again after coming to the United States, instead trading their high-profile jobs for lower positions so that they can support their families.

In the first meet of the season for the Utah cross-country team the Utes finished third in the overall team standings.

By having ignored voters, we open the door for special interest groups, which leads to a more easily corrupted system. Special interest groups and lobbyists will control our country if we don't. So we need to get these third party candidates in the spotlight.

Philanthropist Wilford Woodruff Goodwill passed away Aug. 19 after spending a lifetime building his own businesses and supporting the U College of Social Work.

Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Kirk Jowers will be pitching in for the Republican presidential campaign this election season, but will continue to devote most of his time to a burgeoning internship and forum program at the U.