The economy's recent developments have put consumers who buy with their conscience to the test. Several members of environmental and fair trade groups on campus say the question of whether affordability...

At Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium, the Horned Frogs' harassing defense stifled the Utah Utes in the 2-0 shutout.

The Frogs' defense, which has only allowed 11 goals this season, limited the Utes to 3 total shots on goal thanks to tireless efforts from defenders Alex Mechalske and Katie Taylor, who frustrated the taller Utah forwards.

It wasn't the defense that played well, the defense kept Utah honest also.

The Frogs got off 12 solid shots, many of which came due to penetration from freshman Jordan Calhoun and junior Lizzy Karoly.

SkyRock Condominiums, a new housing development on the southwest corner of Cantey Street and Sandage Avenue east of campus, is the latest in a string of housing developments to begin construction near campus.

Steve King, a representative of Savannah Developers, the project builders, said the developers are expecting students to be the primary residents.

The three-story building will have 22 condominium units and an underground parking garage, King said.

Defense doesn't normally come to mind when one thinks of Brigham Young University, but this year TCU is not the only team with an imposing defense.

In addition to all-American candidate Max Hall leading the potent offensive attack, the Cougars have the novelty of a top defense. BYU ranks No. 2 nationally in scoring defense, allowing a paltry 10.2 points per game, including back-to-back shutouts of University of California-Los Angeles and Wyoming. It would be unfair to classify either of those teams as offensive juggernauts.

A new Web site has added to concerns of academic integrity and creativity.

Knetwit.com, one of many sites that allow students to exchange study materials and papers, provides payment for those who contribute to the Web site's database.

Dean "Tyler" Jenks and Benjamin Wald, who came up with the concept, say they wanted to provide a knowledge-sharing platform to assist in students' academic endeavors - definitely a commendable intention.

But cutting corners isn't part of the formula for academic enrichment.

The sociology, criminal justice and anthropology department is integrating a new study abroad program starting summer 2009 headed by professors Patrick Kinkade, chairman of the sociology, criminal justice and anthropology department and Keith Whitworth, professor of sociology.

During the two-week trip students will travel to Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, the Japanese Alps and more, Kinkade said.

Taking a stroll outside always gets me really excited. I love going for walks, but why is it that I feel guilty for walking on the grass? Even going from class to class, it is as if I am breaking a strict social code by making my way across campus via green patches.

Lately, as in my whole life, I have noticed the people staying on the sidewalk. OK, walkways are paved with the intent of pedestrian use, but why not stray from the norm on occasion or make a new habit?

A new Web site that pays students for their class notes, exams and papers has university professors and administrators turning to their own technology to prevent plagiarism issues.

Knetwit.com, which launched in September, is one of many sites that provides the public access to other students' study materials. The Web site was created by fraternity brothers Dean "Tyler" Jenks and Benjamin Wald. Both in their early 20s, they have since dropped out of Babson College in Massachusetts to focus on making Knetwit a success.

You know what I hate? Copycats.

Everyone remembers the kids from middle school who would repeat everything you said, and if you don't, think of Yeah-Yeah from The Sandlot.

And a copycat is essentially what Brigham Young University's football team is. They have taken the offense that works for schools like Oklahoma and Texas Tech and made it their own.

As much as I hate copycats, I have to admit that BYU does use its high-power offense as effectively, if not more, than Oklahoma and Texas Tech.