Let one good thing come of Damour's untimely departure from this earth and remember that no matter how bright the billboard, or how enticing that extra 15 percent off is, this season is still about something that goes beyond price tags.

Students of higher education are standing on the edge of the workforce, and lowering the quality of their education can only hinder the economy's recovery.

Expensive gasoline helped Utah start going green. Although we have relief at the pump for now, let's continue to be conscious of our larger impact in transportation, no matter which direction the prices go next.

Capitalism only requires voluntary agreement by buyer and seller. If you think altruism is antithetical to capitalism, you've been drinking the Limbaugh Kool-Aid.

We cannot continue to ignore the horrible repercussions of fraternities' abuse, contribution and distribution of alcohol to its minor members.

One could dedicate an entire article to the economical, financial and environmental benefits of riding TRAX, but that has been done before, and if it didn't sink in then, it won't now. Rather, people should try riding TRAX for the life experience.

I do not have any problems with anybody who decides to drink, but how does a college newspaper allow for the thought of drinking being good when most college students are under the legal age to drink?

I can't help but feel like a broken record as I continue to write about how the economy is adversely affecting higher education.

Having a professional readily available to talk to about stress or anxiety will help you to not only survive, but thrive during Finals Week.

In her recent column ("Animal research is clearly worth it," Dec. 1), Alicia Williams was so busy fearmongering over peaceful animal rights activists that many could've easily missed her weak arguments in defense of animal experimentation.