Condolences to UA community regarding yesterday's shootings

As a recent graduate from the UA, I am stunned to hear about the shooting that took place on Monday. My fellow alumni and I send our condolences to the current students of the UA, and hope that the spirit of the UA campus has not been tainted as a result of what happened.

We will see you all on Homecoming weekend.

Jennifer Hunt [Read article]

The Arizona Legislature is faced with a dire budget situation for the next fiscal year, and it is up to southern Arizona residents to send representatives to the state capital who will look out for the best interests of the UA.

Democrat Ted Downing and Republican Ed Poelstra are the District 28 State House Representatives who are best suited to represent their area and protect the university from continuous budget cuts. [Read article]

Among the 15 propositions on next Tuesday's ballot is Proposition 301, which would keep the Arizona Lottery alive and kicking through 2012.

Proponents of Proposition 301 argue that it helps fund state programs that would otherwise be hurting for revenue.

Opponents say gambling should not be sponsored by government, and the benefits of the lottery supposedly do little to help the state. [Read article]