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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.

Law lecture addresses Indian environment and legal system

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer September 24, 2008

At a lecture, two Indian activists, Kohli and a pro bono attorney, discussed the Indian government's mining access grant as an affront to the local people and their environment.

Recent U grad campaigns for District 25 House seat

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer September 24, 2008

Garrett Clark's campaign T-shirts, logos and signs are green, not red or blue.

Flawed system criminalizes mentally ill, panelists say

By By Clayton Norlen, Staff Writer September 24, 2008

The Hinckley Institute of Politics held a panel on Tuesday where representatives of the justice system and mental health agencies said a myriad of problems are plaguing the mental health care industry in Utah.

Hunger Banquet opens eyes to global poverty

By By Niccolo Barber, Staff Writer September 24, 2008

The Bennion Community Service Center's annual Hunger Banquet acted as an eye-opening metaphor, bringing the statistics of world hunger to a more personal level.

Police pin rise of crimes by the homeless to TRAX expansions

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer September 24, 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.

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.

Professor sues BYU, firm over non-compensation for work

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor September 23, 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 23, 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.