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Police pin rise of crimes by the homeless to TRAX expansions

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer September 23, 2008

Some campus police officers suspect the rise in crimes committed by the homeless might be connected to the ease and convenience of the expanding TRAX lines.

McCain rallies in PA, addresses economy

McCain spoke Monday afternoon at a rally on the steps of the Delaware County Court House in Media, a small suburb of Philadelphia. He was joined by Sarah Palin, his vice-presidential candidate, and a slew of senators.

Grad student runs for state Senate

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer September 23, 2008

John Rendell, a Democrat, aims to take Chris Buttars' District 4 Senate seat this year. When he isn't campaigning and going door to door every night, talking about his campaign's emphasis on education, Rendell is studying at the U

U alumnus runs for Attorney General as Libertarian

By By Alex Cragun, Staff Writer September 23, 2008

Even though most of the major candidates running for state offices are either Republican or Democrat, McCullough, a U law school graduate and defense attorney for 25 years, is running for Utah attorney general for the Libertarian party.

U alumnae, daughter campaign together

By By Jaime Winston, Staff Writer September 23, 2008

U student Erica Houck says she has been more politically driven since her mother, Rebecca Chavez-Houck, became a state legislator.

Professor sues BYU, firm over non-compensation for work

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor September 22, 2008

U professor Alan Rockwood is suing Brigham Young University and a company in Utah County for not compensating him for patents and work he helped develop.

Study weakens link between global warming, wildfires

By By Ryan Shelton, Asst. News Editor September 22, 2008

As the global debate over climate change intensifies, a new study involving U researcher Mitchell Power found the number of wildfires worldwide decreased in the 20th century, despite rising temperatures and sweeping droughts.

Georgetown debate engages student issues

Rep. Artur Davis, D-Ala., and Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., fielded political questions posed by journalists and students at Georgetown's Young Voters Forum on Thursday.

Bennion Center offers five Alternative Fall Break programs

Instead of visiting family or soaking up sun in the Bahamas, some U students will spend Fall Break serving the community.

U students ride brake-less bikes

The lack of brakes on fast bikes spark controversy around the country, but U students are still riding the new trend.