Vandalism leaves Pike's future on campus uncertain

Although former Pike President Drew Baxter is at home for the summer in Maryland, the shattered glass and graffiti in the house in Arizona serves as a constant reminder of the loss of a rich tradition and brotherhood at his university.

Baxter is also reminded of the frustration that he has felt over the past year as he lead Pike through probation, loss of UA recognition and finally its national charter. [Read article]

University stands by commitment to student privacy, focuses on teacher training

A UA professor violated the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act when he posted his students' names, grades and the last four digits of their student identification numbers online last month.

Now Charles Brainerd, the instructor of SERP 600, Learning and Memory, might have to receive additional training on privacy law, UA officials said. [Read article]

More students enroll in summer school to earn quick credit, experience small class size

While many students are spending their summer days lounging poolside or channel surfing, almost 16,000 others are hitting the books this year.

Enrollment for University of Arizona summer sessions has increased by about 1,500 students from last year, with a total of 15,769 students enrolled for one or more of the three summer sessions offered, according to UA officials. [Read article]

It's been one week since UA's WebMail system got a facelift, and since the transition, the Center for Computing and Information Technology has seen a sharp rise in user complaints with over 200 phone calls and e-mails that have been flooding the help desk daily.

The majority of problems have come from the user-end, according to CCIT officials, who cited complaints about the process of importing address books as the most common problem. [Read article]

The newest dean on campus is expected to take the College of Education to new heights with his expertise proven by his past achievements, a UA administrator said.

Ronald W. Marx, a professor and administrator at the School of Education of the University of Michigan, will take the saddle of the College of Education at UA on Aug. 15.

The veteran educator was chosen over two other finalists, Steven Bossert and Kathryn Borman, in the search. His standout characteristics that made him the person for the job were his excellent faculty relationship skills, his skill of combining research with teacher preparation and his enthusiasm, said Provost George Davis. [Read article]

Admin Associate says you can't kill to get a 4.0, debates the diligence of woodchucks

WILDCAT: People kinda have to filter through you before getting in contact with the dean, right?

WALKER: Not really. Anybody who is available can get through to the dean.

WILDCAT: What is the most common question or concern people seem to have when they contact the dean of students? [Read article]

Sigma Chi's charter revoked

The national Sigma Chi Fraternity revoked the local chapter's charter sometime in the past few days according to local chapter members.

Details are still sketchy, but according to ASUA President and Sigma Chi member J.P. Benedict, the charter was suspended because of the fraternity's history of hazing violations.

Sigma Chi President Hardy Drackett could not be reached for comment. [Read article]

• 200 to 300 border crossers use Sky Harbor Airport every day, U.S. Border Patrol officials said.

• $84 million is the estimated cost Northwest Medical Center officials expect to spend on a new hospital in Oro Valley.

• 3,240 civilians were killed in Iraq during the month of Operation Enduring Freedom, according to the Associated Press.

• 18 deaths in Japan are being blamed on Internet suicide pacts the deceased made. [Read article]