Ever since the financial crisis of 2008, pundits and lawmakers have considered an array of regulations and punitive measures to remedy the system's problems, but real solutions could be found in an unexpected place8212;Islamic countries.

In response to Whitney Fitts' "well thought-out" article regarding the health care debate ("Health care debate plagued by skewed words," Sep. 21),

Any way you try to split it, 2004 set the foundation for what should be a long history of success.

I am imploring all of you to do two things: plan ahead and double-major, or at least minor in something. For some, such as those in the department of engineering, this is very difficult. Many majors limit the number of courses a student can take. However, it is not impossible.

If the U wants to prepare its graduates for the real world with functional knowledge, a financial literacy requirement is imperative.

All human cost considered, the new database promises to do more good for Utahns than harm, especially if the state further refines the system to somehow allow defense attorneys access on a case-by-case basis.

Although the Utes aren't accustomed to dealing with small, quick teams, the Mountain West Utah has a 7-foot-2 giant and UNLV countered with a guard quartet that nearly handed Utah its first loss in eight games.