The American dream used to be the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. People came to America in hopes of living out their own "rags to riches" story. Today, the American dream of 81 percent of people ages 18-25 is to be rich and famous, according to a Pew Research Center poll released in 2007.… 7 Comments

Imagine a chic sushi restaurant filled with beautiful patrons in swanky outfits but without the chatter and laughter that usually permeate such an establishment. But the dominant sound is instead the clickety-click of thumbs on cell phone key pads. That's right-the swanky patrons have been reduced to robots preferring to send all communication to their date and waiter via text messaging.… 1 Comment

Editor: The Student Interfaith Council and Interfaith Advisors Council at the University of Utah are groups of students and faith advisers who strongly believe in the need for dialogue and respect among different faith groups on the campus. Our goal is to promote good will, cooperation, and dialogue among the faith groups represented in the student body at the U and to help foster a safe atmosphere on campus conducive to spiritual and religious life and thinking.… Post the First Comment