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Utah vs. TCU: The Edge

By By Cody Brunner • October 18, 2007

Quarterback Although his numbers aren't quite what they used to be, having quarterback Brian Johnson back from injury has been huge for the Utes. The junior rarely makes mistakes and elevates his play when needed. Additionally, freshman quarterback Corbin Louks gives the Utes a legitimate running threat while Johnson continues to mend his ailing shoulder.

Life of Brian: Going back home

By By Cody Brunner • October 18, 2007

The last time Brian Johnson suited up for a football game in Texas, the Utes carried an 18-game winning streak into Fort Worth. His family and friends had made the four-hour drive from Johnson's hometown of Baytown, Texas, to see the sophomore in the first big-game start of his career.

Justice department not living up to its name

By By Luke Hinz • October 18, 2007

When the disjointed Iraqi government finally struck an agreement regarding Saddam Hussein's execution in 2006, human rights advocates railed against the trial, claiming that the politicians were speeding through it only to kill Hussein quickly. It seems the opposite can be said for the Bush administration in regards to the terrorist detainees in Guantánamo Bay.

Boylen brings old-school attitude back to Runnin’ Utes

October 17, 2007

If Jim Boylen were a home builder, he wouldn't be working for Parade of Homes, or with Bob Villa, or even Tim Allen on "Home Improvement." He'd be on the crew of "Extreme Makeover Home Edition," where they basically work around the clock to tear down and rebuild a house in a week.

Internet on campus: U Podcasts provide anytime-access to speakers, events

By By Parker Williams • October 17, 2007

Regardless of a person's schedule or location, the U's podcasting program provides lectures when you want them, where you want them. With the popularity of personal audio devices such as iPods or MP3 players, podcasting is steadily growing in popularity. "One of the key benefits is it's a way for the University to showcase the minds and the talents we have," said publication manager Jason Smith.

Jazz have second home tune-up tonight

By By Jason Peterson • October 17, 2007

Over four games, Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams is averaging roughly 12 points, four rebounds, 4.5 assists and almost 4 turnovers. These digits are a far cry from where he left off in May's playoffs when Williams contributed an additional eight points and twice as many assists per game.

Internet on campus: The top ten

October 17, 2007

1. www.google.com 150,774 2. www.ksl.com 97,949 3. mail.google.com 91,167 4. maps.google.com 65,683 5. www.cnn.com 29,305 6. images.google.com 22,442 7. cosmic-io.cosmic.ucar.edu 21,749 8. profile.myspace.com 17,841 9. cgi.ebay.com 17,045 10. www.youtube.com

The Autism Research Project: Different studies, one goal

By By Celeste Chaney • October 17, 2007

Twenty years ago, the U collaborated with the University of California, Los Angeles, on a study about children with high-functioning autism, which refers to people who have been diagnosed with autism but have an average IQ. Today, the Autism Research Project at the U is looking at the status of those children who are now adults.

Internet on campus: U warns against Internet piracy

October 17, 2007

Students who download music and movies on school computers without copyright permission might think they are doing little harm. But administrators say the recording industry is watching what you download and students caught pirating online materials can face steep consequences.

Internet on campus: Facebook classier than MySpace?

By By Rochelle McConkie • October 17, 2007

A large percentage of students at the U and nationwide is staying connected through Internet networking sites such as Facebook or MySpace, but personal economic background might influence which service they choose, a report said. Students from the upper and middle classes tend to be more involved in Facebook, but minorities and those from the lower class are more likely to have MySpace accounts, Berkeley doctorate student Danah Boyd said.