In the Union Den, decorated with cacti and native rocks, U students from different faiths gathered together Wednesday night to discuss their spiritual connection to Utah's wilderness.

Kariann Hibbard, elections registrar for the Associated Students of the University of Utah, revealed that the GO and the Revolution parties will face off in final elections next week. The two parties were separated by 100 votes, with the Synergy Party finishing a distant third.

The campaign manager for one of the parties competing in student government elections has resigned, throwing the party's finances into disarray and forcing them to suspend campaigning on March 10 due to multiple financial disclosure violations.

A shoe-box size car running on the same chemical reaction that powers a baking soda and vinegar volcano science project led eight U chemical engineering students to win second place in a regional competition last weekend and qualify for nationals.

ASUU leaders are preparing to present a student fee increase to the U Board of Trustees next week, even though the General Assembly and Senate have not voted on a final version of the bill.

Battling traditionally low voter turnout, candidates for ASUU elections are working on new ways to get students involved in elections.

The College of Fine Arts will celebrate its 60th anniversary next week with an entire series of performances showcasing the college's works performed by U alumni.

The U David Eccles School of Business is asking the Utah Legislature for a $23 million bond to help build two new buildings.

A team of law students from the U came in second at a prestigious environmental law competition.

Some U students fear the decrease in parking availability caused by a mixed-use development to be built in Rice-Eccles Stadium parking lot will lead to more hassle than benefit.