The Synergy Party has dissolved after losing the primary elections and its candidates have split to support the two remaining parties.

Christian Yost, a pediatrics professor at the U School of Medicine, said they discovered this in a recent U study, which in time might help them discover medication to fight off bacteria with a similar disease-fighting mechanism.

The U Board of Trustees approved the tuition increase during its monthly meeting Tuesday morning. Resident students will pay an average of $233 more per semester and non-residents will pay $777 more.

Carol Fay and James Macfarlane will each be awarded a Doctor of Business degree at commencement ceremonies in May. Peter Meldrum will receive a Doctor of Engineering degree and Marva Warnock will receive a Doctor of Fine Arts degree.

The renowned New York Times columnist and bestselling author urged a packed audience at Abravanel Hall on Tuesday night to start a "green revolution" using energy technology.

Students such as freshman Alex Gilvarry enjoy local venues such as Kilby Court because of the cheaper prices and intimacy they offer over other music hot spots.

Having a clean and organized room is a goal for a lot of students, but it gets pushed aside when schoolwork piles up. Weekends could be a good time for some deep cleaning, but they get filled with homework and socializing that's missed out on during the week.

In a unique effort to stay healthy, cashiers at the University Campus Store plan to collectively bike, run and swim 7,803.1 miles, the distance from Salt Lake City to Mecca, Saudi Arabia in a "Bike to Mecca" fitness challenge.

Poor marital relations producing stress in women could lead to heart disease, stroke or diabetes, according to a recent U study.

U administrators discussed the proposed tuition increase with students Monday and detailed how departments campus-wide are facing a 17.5 percent budget cut from the Utah Legislature.