Icecats sweep East Coast

The Icecats only East Coast swing of the season earned them three consecutive victories and some much-needed respect as they all but secured a berth in the American Collegiate Hockey Association national tournament. [Read article]

Tuition-taking proposal heightens tuition-hike fears

Officials call proposal 'unfair' if realized

PHOENIX - If the Legislature decides to use tuition money to lessen the state budget deficit, university officials say the damage to the UA and other state universities could be staggering.

Under a new proposal from the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, half the revenue generated by tuition would be used for state programs, instead of being returned to the universities. Normally, universities receive all tuition money. [Read article]

Swim, dive teams struggling

The Arizona swimming and diving teams suffered a disappointing turnout this weekend against two of the conference's big guns.

Friday's action in Stanford, Calif., saw the Wildcats (No. 3 women, No. 9 men), who were short five players on the road trip due to disciplinary violations, take on the No. 1 Cardinal. [Read article]

Letters to the Editor

Arts' title in poor taste

As a member of the staff at this university, and a member of the female population on this campus, I think you should know that the words used in the headline of the Arts' Thursday article, "Tits, wits and throwing fits," were in very poor taste. [Read article]

For mature audiences only

The all-new Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation arrived in Tucson this weekend to enthusiastically grossed-out crowds.

The Loft Cinema is the first stop on the third tour this year for the annual festival, which is based out of La Jolla, Calif. [Read article]