Transitioning from high school to college can be a serious challenge to many college students. Both the emotional and academic strain found at institutions of higher education are unexpected - if not loathed - by most who enjoyed the cake walk through their respective public high schools.

With the added pressure found at the University of Arizona compared to our high schools, most of us would agree that a stress-free, cut loose night out is greatly appreciated. Instead, our student body government wants to give us a school dance.

At Wednesday's Associated Students weekly meeting, the senate tentatively approved a proposal to hold the UA' first formal dance - Fall Ball 2000. The idea for the dance came from Sen. Matt Bailey, who proposed it last spring as a part of his campaign platform.

Although some students have expressed apathy for Fall Ball 2000, the overwhelming response has been in support of Bailey's plan. That's how it should be, as long as at least two things happen - students actually want the event and it doesn't cost too much money.

The first question is the easiset to answer - yes, students do want Fall Ball 2000 to happen. More than 400 of 650 students interviewed by Bailey indicated they wanted the event.