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Fees could rise by $15

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer March 9, 2009

The U Board of Trustees will hear proposals this morning to raise nine student fees, adopt the new sustainability fee and cut an existing fee within the College of Nursing.

Bookstore cashiers participate in ‘to Mecca’ fitness challenge

By By Drew Thompson, Staff Writer March 9, 2009

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.

Bad relationships could take toll on women’s hearts

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor March 9, 2009

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

Navy competition enforces camaraderie

By By Kassidy Mather, Staff Writer March 8, 2009

Navy students tossed spinning rifles back and forth in a choreographed Z as audience members sat back in silence at the annual Northwest Navy competition hosted by the U during the weekend.

GO and Revolution parties pass primaries

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer March 8, 2009

General elections will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, and the winner will be announced Thursday morning on the Union Patio. "We need to work harder and do everything we can to get to every student," Clough said. "With a little more push, this could continue to be a very interesting race."

Author comes to U to honor Stegner

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer March 8, 2009

Berry, an acclaimed writer, farmer and outspoken environmental activist, visited the U for the first time in 20 years Thursday for the centennial anniversary of his teacher Wallace Stegner's birth.

Forum addresses how press was shaped by war

By By Deborah Rafferty, Staff Writer March 8, 2009

At the final lecture in the "Memory and the Media" series hosted by the department of communication, Laurel Leff discussed how The Times coverage of the Holocaust affected how American citizens remembered the events.

Publication fee hike sought

Student fees might go up an additional $2.68 next year, but it has nothing to do with sustainability.

Discussion focuses on environment and spirituality

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer March 6, 2009

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.

GO and Revolution parties advance to ASUU finals

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.