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Men’s MWC Breakdown

By and • March 13, 2008

No. 1 BYU Cougars (25-6, 14-2 MWC) Currently ranked No. 24 in the nation, BYU joins UNLV as the two favorites to win this week's tournament. The Cougars feature a balanced inside-out attack that begins with center Trent Plaisted and ends with a handful of sharpshooters including Jonathan Tavernari, Lee Cummard, Sam Burgess and freshman sensation Jimmer Fredette.

Women’s MWC Breakdown

By and • March 13, 2008

No. 1 Utah Utes (27-3, 16-0 MWC) The Utes have won more games during this regular season than they have in any other year. The main reason for the Utes' success has been their three-headed monster made up of Leilani Mitchell, Morgan Warburton and Kalee Whipple.

Letter: Founding fathers would gag at Auxier’s definition of ‘Republic’

By and • March 12, 2008

Editor: The founding fathers were not interested in absolute solutions. They were not attempting to answer the fundamental questions of government once and for all during those sweaty days in Philadelphia. As rational and intelligent men, they realized that it was impossible.

Bailey: Blame the beasts on the road for Utah’s toxic air

By By Ben Bailey and By Ben Bailey • March 12, 2008

My friend was called an extremist because she feels Hummers, half-ton pickup trucks and SUVs are not necessary. This perplexes me. It also leaves me wondering: What is so extreme about the idea? Who are generally considered extremists here in Utah? Why, despite the constant warnings that we need to change our lifestyles to improve the air quality, do we continue to pursue contrary actions? The response my friend received scares me a little.

Shattuck: Just because Cher is old, doesn’t mean she sucks

By By Ryan Shattuck and By Ryan Shattuck • March 12, 2008

I hate Cher. I don't hate her because she's an Academy, Grammy and Emmy award-winner. I hate her because she's old -- and I pretty much hate the elderly. Actually, no, I really don't have a problem with Cher. If anything, I hope to see her new show in Las Vegas sometime this summer and would never admit in public that a remix of "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" is part of my workout playlist on my iPod.

Tuition expected to continue rising

By and • March 12, 2008

The U's latest string of tuition increases comes as little surprise to observers of national trends. "Funding for higher education always goes in cycles," said Sandy Baum, co-author of the College Board's annual Report on College Pricing. "When the economy is strong and the state legislature has a lot of money, they're generous, and then when it gets tighter, they cut back on appropriations for higher education because.

Legislative Roundup: Construction of new UMNH to begin this summer

By By Clayton Norlen and By Clayton Norlen • March 12, 2008

After nearly 10 years of fundraising, the Utah Museum of Natural History received the $25 million from the Utah State Legislature necessary to begin construction of a new museum in the foothills above Research Park this summer. With the funding from the Legislature, the UMNH has been able to raise $66 of the $98 million needed to complete the project.

Letter: Auxier needs to broaden her views

By and • March 12, 2008

Editor: The single positive note from Tiara C. Auxier's latest opinion column ("Obama is overstepping his political boundaries: Now he's telling Americans how to raise their children -- next he'll be regulating our lives," March 6) is, judging from her picture, her youth.

Softball: Utah cruises past SUU

By By Jason Peterson and By Jason Peterson • March 12, 2008

Several members from the U softball team danced on the sidelines while Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" blared over the loudspeakers between innings of Tuesday's double-header against SUU. Playing for the first time in Salt Lake City this season, the Utes acted right at home in shutting out the Thunderbirds, 8-0, and again in the second game, 4-0.

Women’s Hoops: Role players crucial to success

By By Natalie Dicou and By Natalie Dicou • March 12, 2008

Since coming to Utah, senior Jessica Perry and junior Katie King haven't enjoyed much time in the spotlight. After games, reporters often wait outside Utah's locker room eager to speak with the team's star players. Perry and King stride by reporters -- more often than not -- unnoticed.