UMC requests $1.5 million for trauma aid

Officials at UMC's Trauma Center have requested approximately $1.5 million from the Board of Supervisors and state Legislature to prepare for an anticipated rush of patients when TMC closes its trauma center on Dec. 31.

John Duval, chief operating officer of University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., said yesterday morning at the Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting that this money would be used to foot "readiness costs" - which pay to keep staff and equipment available around the clock - at UMC, one of Tucson's two level one trauma centers.

Race to the finish line

UA cross country set to start this weekend

The UA men's and women's cross country teams will begin their season this weekend in the Midwest, and the weather should be a little more pleasant than the last time they visited.

The Wildcats will travel to Minneapolis for Saturday's Roy Griak Invitational, and the fall weather should seem rather pleasant compared to the minus-20 degree weather they endured in Ames, Iowa, during last year's NCAA Cross Country Championships.

Rally allocates more members for employee union

Officials say everyone has been very supportive

Faculty and staff involved in the unionization of all workers at the UA said their movement is picking up steam as more employees express interest.

Shout out to the little guy

It's time for someone to stand up for the little guy on this campus.

Well, what better person to stand up for the little guy than a slightly overweight, 5-foot-8 columnist for the Wildcat?

SPORTS

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Shout out to the little guy

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He's baaaaaack!

PERSPECTIVES

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Cautions in the midst of war

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Letters to the Editor

Muslims are being treated poorly in Tucson

On Sept. 11, people of many nationalities perished in the World Trade Center atrocity. And many more continue to suffer through other people's rude and violent behavior - just because we are Muslims and believe in Islam. I am a Muslim, and to the best of my knowledge, Islam talks about peace and tranquility and to respect other religions...

Taos tales

Flutist performs concert to benefit Native American scholarship

A true Renaissance man, Robert Mirabal fits the bill as musician, composer, master craftsman, poet, actor and screenwriter, all while staying true to his Pueblo roots.

ARTS

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Troupe gets childish with 'Calabasas Street'

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