In a league of his own

Candrea's influence spreads beyond the fences at Hillenbrand Stadium

Walking into Arizona head softball coach Mike Candrea's office is like walking into a mini softball hall of fame.

The walls are adorned with every kind of trophy imaginable, from national championships to individual accomplishments. [Read article]

UA grades on the rise

Statistics show nearly two-thirds of university grades are A's and B's

Getting high grades in classes across the university may be easier than some students expect - and it may be getting easier.

Statistics released by the Registrar's Office show that 64 percent of the grades given university-wide in 2001 were A's and B's, a number that has risen 7 percent since 1991. [Read article]

Softball Notes: The on-deck circle

Gotta Love it: Junior shortstop Lovie Jung had a breakout tournament this past weekend.

The transfer student from Fresno State hit .500 in five games going 7-for-14 at the plate.

She also scored six runs and drew five walks out of the leadoff spot.

Finding a way: Going into the Pepsi Arizona Softball Classic, freshman left fielder Courtney Fossatti was leading the team with a .552 batting average.

Fossatti managed just three hits in 12 official at-bats last weekend, but that didn't stop her from finding a way to get the job done. [Read article]

Letters to the Editor

Sugar Ray has come a long way

This is in response to "Psycho" Dave's letters on protesting the Sugar Ray concert. All I have to say is quit your bitching and get a life. [Read article]

Native Arts: Photographer captures the spirit of American Indian artists

As part of its annual Southwest Indian Art Fair, the Arizona State Museum features a photographic exhibit titled "Artists Among Us," by local photographer Mary Goodman. [Read article]