After two years of studying the effects of microsporidia around the world, two UA professors are a step closer to discovering how the microscopic parasite in water survives.

Charles Gerba, professor of environmental biology, said microsporidia is a microscopic, waterborne parasite that can be found in drinking and swimming water, and it tends to be resistant to disinfectants and is a single-cell parasite.

DaLee leads Wildcats - her own way

Senior middle blocker Marisa DaLee isn't your typical volleyball player. She's, well, a little different - like one of her favorite athletes, Dennis Rodman.

"(Rodman's) my favorite just because he is so interesting and different," DaLee said.

Seven months after DM Federal Credit Union declined to renew a contract with the UA to be the official university banking partner, the search for a replacement continues.

Although the university should exercise careful judgment while reviewing possible partners, the campus community should also not be left in waiting forever. The University of Arizona has an obligation to provide its population with a secure institution. So, even though the new partner should be selected wisely, students should be able to enjoy the benefits of a banking partner in the near future.

Cinema La Placita brightens up Thursday nights with free

As Tucson's summer heat lingers into fall, nighttime remains the one time of day when doing something outdoors actually sounds like fun.

Cinema La Placita, screening every Thursday night at downtown's La Placita Village shopping center, offers such desired entertainment. The film series began this summer and will continue to screen classic movies each week until the weather becomes too cold.