The presidential election affects more than just U students and citizens of this country8212;it affects our relationships with foreign countries and foreign markets. A decision of this magnitude, with its international effect, should never be decided solely by a candidate's personality. Vote smart by voting on what matters.

If Hillary Clinton supporters take McCain's choice as a reason for voting Republican this November, well, that's their choice. But Hillary Clinton was (and is) a formidable politician and senator8212;Palin is an attractive wife and mother who shuttles her kids to the rink and otherwise has nothing much to offer those Americans who are facing serious challenges every day.

By having ignored voters, we open the door for special interest groups, which leads to a more easily corrupted system. Special interest groups and lobbyists will control our country if we don't. So we need to get these third party candidates in the spotlight.

I believe people engaging in the open and uninhibited8212;indeed free8212;pursuit of knowledge and personal improvement at our university is a far greater and more appropriate tribute to the ideals of our nation and its founding than any recitation session could ever hope to be.

By Alicia WilliamsIt was barely tolerable to accept the defeat of Hillary Clinton as the Democratic presidential nominee.The agonizingly long summer was spent hoping and praying through defeat after defeat,...

Buying overpriced books isn't the only option. Students should look into other possibilities before taking the dive

There is a lot to learn about Sarah Palin, the Idaho native, mother of five and governor of Alaska. As the Republican convention continues this week, people across America will see what she is all about, including her voting record, policies and personal life.

History was made Thursday night as the curtains closed on the Democratic National Convention. In front of 84,000 people Barack Obama became the first African-American to receive a major party's nomination for president of the United States.

The student voice has proven to be a powerful force for change at the U and must continue to be heard as the U aims to become a climate-neutral campus.

The problem of bike lanes narrowing city streets isn't a large problem in Salt Lake City. With very wide streets, tacking on a bike lane would be much easier here than elsewhere. At the very least, bike lanes will make traffic more convenient and less nerve-racking.