Incidents this fall concerning on-campus drinking such as the unconscious student found in the Sage Point Residence Halls and the Tasing of an intoxicated student at Crimson Nights show the problems and the administrative reaction it precipitates.

I figured it would take me a few months until I would know just how badly I missed Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr., but then I also figured that it would take then-Lt. Gov. Gary Herbert a few months until he would do or say something worrisome. I was wrong.

As a four-year veteran of higher education, I've learned how to file a tax return, open a checking account and apply for scholarships and jobs. For those younger students learning to navigate the perils of living on their own8212;from laundry sorting to dating drama to increased schoolwork8212;the Byzantine process of finding ways to cut tuition costs can be frustrating, time-consuming and overwhelming.

Online colleges and degrees are the latest rage. Although,

let's face it, when someone says they're in college online, we give a little pause. All the while, our thoughts are swirling with issues of validity, employer acceptance and accreditation.

U researchers have developed a new weapon in the global fight against HIV/AIDS: the "molecular condom." Regardless of how innovative and slightly reminiscent of "Star Trek" it might sound, the molecular condom is specifically targeted toward women in impoverished countries to decrease out-of-control HIV infection rates.

By John StaffordSalt Lake City has recently seen an improvement in its environmentally conscious policies, but it still has a long way to go.By uniting with more than 700 local governments around the world...

By Whitney FittsAccording to a recent analysis by The Nature Conservancy, climate change will raise Utah's average temperature 6 to 10 degrees during the next century. This would have huge impacts on outdoor...

By Joseph SimmonsDuring the past few years, much of the news coming out of Utah hasn't helped our national reputation. Our little 45th state is a great place, but when we gain recognition on a national...

By Kelly O?NeillWhen I first read that the U was renamed the "Ivy of Utah" when thieves removed letters from the U's sign at Presidents' Circle, I found it to be rather clever and even comical8212;until...

By Matt PlummerGlobal warming is a topic of wide debate on campus. My approach to saving the planet is this: I think as responsible people, we need to do our part to reduce waste and abuse of resources....