By
Maya Schechter
Arizona Daily Wildcat
UA beat ASU in voter registration drive
For the first time in eight years, ASUA senators will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow morning to discuss the fate of Fall Ball 2000.
At last night's meeting in the Memorial Student Union's Tucson Room, the Associated Students of the University of Arizona Senate decided to postpone two Fall Ball motions, dealing with band and DJ contracts, until tomorrow's meeting.
Sen. Matt Bailey said he plans on proposing a motion to cancel the "pull the plug" idea - which said that if 350 tickets are not sold by Saturday, the project will be terminated - so that ticket sales can continue.
To date, only 12 tickets have been sold.
Bailey said the senators may decide to postpone the "pull the plug" date or keep it at its original date.
"I have no clue what will happen, but I am hopeful and optimistic that the Senate will take the best course of action in the students' best interest," Bailey said.
The emergency meeting will be held at 9:15 a.m. tomorrow in the ASUA Senate office.
In other business, Patrick Kass, director of UA Parking and Transportation Services, spoke to the Senate about some concerns with parking on campus.
"We have about 10,000 parking spots for a population of 50,000 - which includes faculty and students - so we know we have a shortage," Kass said.
Kass said one of the reasons he hears complaints about the construction is because every site includes a parking area.
He added that some parking areas could be better utilized, such as some Zone One parking lots, which are empty every day.
"We are in a tight situation, but we are looking to make changes," Kass said.
A few changes include the possibility of the Cherry Avenue Garage expansion, a carpool program and improving customer services.
Arizona Students Association directors Sam Chang, Kelly Dalton and Ray Quintero also announced that the UA won the contest between Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University, with 2,418 total registered voters.
"I am so proud of our success, we barely beat ASU, but we did it," Chang said.
Chang also said that the UA Young Democrats registered the largest number of students, more than 400, and were awarded the $200 prize.
ASA will be hosting a "day of action," where students from all three state universities will be knocking door to door to encourage residents to vote and to support Proposition 301.
The Senate also approved the appropriations board consent agenda, which gave $1,916.85 to six UA clubs.
