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Wednesday July 25, 2001

Main Gate Square continues to get changes

Old tenants may be forced to move elsewhere due to new expensive leases

Main Gate Square, the retail district located in the vicinity of North Park Avenue and East University Boulevard, will continue to receive major changes, although current tenants and construction developers are unsure of what outcomes the redevelopment will produce.

The Marshall Foundation, a non-profit organization located at 925 E. University Blvd., owns the land and started to redevelop the area after plans were approved by Tucson City Council last June. The plans have since become a concern to area tenants.

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Mirrors installed in Rec Center locker rooms to deter theft

Rec Center officials say theft is declining

In an attempt to curb locker room thefts at the Student Recreation Center, facilities directors installed convex mirrors on the ceiling between each locker bay in the men's and women's locker rooms.

"People have been pretty happy with (the mirrors) so far," said Mark Zakrzewski, facility coordinator at the Student Recreation Center, at 1400 E. 6th St.

The reflective orbs appear similar to those used to house cameras in department stores and casinos for security, and cost approximately $35 each, Zakrzewski said.

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Mackovic brings new offense, MacDuff brings stability

For now, the closest thing Arizona has to a legacy is the double-eagle flex defense that began under former head coach Dick Tomey and used to frustrate opponents for years through constant pressure and an attacking style.

The revolutionary scheme gained notoriety in 1992 when the Wildcats led the nation in scoring defense. The next season, the unit set a Pacific 10 Conference record by allowing just 30.1 yards per game rushing, best in the country.

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A Nationalized Failure

Nationalization seems to be one of the hottest topics in America today. Nationalized this, nationalized that· nationalized health care being the most widely discussed at the moment with the proposed Patients' Bill of Rights presently being argued in Congress. Upon discussing this and other similar movements, people seem to be disregarding the most prominent national government program currently provided: nationalized - or public - education.

Public education is of high quality in some places, mediocre in others, terrible everywhere else. In inner cities - arguably the place where education should be of a higher priority than anywhere else in the country - public schools tend to be the worst.

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Best of Tucson

So, you're new to UA. And you're new to Tucson. Here at the Wildcat Arts desk, a group of people you will no doubt come to know and love, we have compiled a little list of the best things around town to help guide your way through the Old Pueblo. These picks represent the opinions of the Arts staff. While they are debatable, they are, undoubtedly, correct.

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	Stories
	News Main Gate Square continues to get changes Mirrors installed in Rec Center locker rooms to deter theft Telnet accounts to receive added security African-American Student Affairs starts scholarship endowment Residence halls could be packed this fall Freshmen will find new home in ILC Wildcat Welcome Week to include new events UAPD advises UA students on crime prevention Advisers help students find direction Restaurants and services continue to open in new student union ASUA President Ray Quintero hopes to makes ASUA more visible Experienced students, Rec Center officials warn against dreaded 'Freshman 15' FACES program renamed to better suit student needs Promoters of nationally-recognized bands overlook Tucson as possible venue 'Phantom,' 'Vagina Monologues' highlight next year's performances at Centennial The top 10 stories you missed that people will still be talking about Sports Mackovic brings new offense, MacDuff brings stability A word from UA's athletic director Wildcats hope to improve on 'Elite' season UA volleyball players, coaches adjusting to new rules Arizona Sports: A to Z In for the long haul Busch's battalion ready for season Looking for redemption 'Warriors' hope to break through Opinions A Nationalized Failure It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it Copenhagen, cuts, and conductors: my week abroad Survival 101 UA President urges students to relax, get involved Leaving home for college is the best decision you've made yet Key to college is finding your passion Arts Best of Tucson Pantera and Slayer made for a night of metal and mayhem