Cancellation of read-a-thon a sign of Înaivete' and violation of freedoms

I was highly disturbed to hear that the read-a-thon was canceled due to fears of a "terrorist attack." It's times like these where we have to review the very real dangers of hierarchy taking away our freedoms under the banner of our own protection. The need to protect us from a terrorist attack is beyond asinine and shows a degree of naivete that scares me as it is a decision coming from a large university that is supposed to be a center of thought, reason and intelligence. [Read article]

On Monday, the Tucson City Council voted 7-0 to paint the "A" on Sentinel Peak red, white and blue. For many decades, the "A" was painted white as an icon of the University of Arizona. Over the years, the "A" has been decorated various colors ranging from Sun Devil maroon and orange to green for St. Patrick's Day. Because "A" Mountain is city property, a permit is required to paint the "A." Seeking an arena for expression, an unidentified group painted the "A" black as an icon of the anti-war movement. Disagreeing with the new color, the local radio station KRQ led a campaign to repaint the "A" red, white and blue, symbolizing American patriotism. Then, in protest, an unidentified group painted the leg of the "A" white with a black peace sign. Should the color represent the sentiments of Tucson community? As members of UA, what should be done with the "A" on "A" Mountain? [Read article]