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Tucsonans gather to share grief, comfort
Between the lightly-colored pews and the marble background of the large copper cross at the front altar of the church, about 100 friends and colleagues gathered to seek comfort in each other following the shootings at the College of Nursing on Monday.
A service was held last night to help the community deal with the College of Nursing shootings Monday.
The service was sponsored by Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd., to serve as a "community resource," said director of congregational life Norman Steffenson.
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Letter reveals bloody motives
Robert Stewart Flores Jr. listed numerous grievances against the College of Nursing, from the way professors treated him to problems with administrators, in a 22-page letter he sent to the Arizona Daily Star to explain why he killed three nursing professors and himself Monday.
In the letter, titled "Communication From the Dead," Flores wrote that he was behind on bills and child support, never had time to socialize and rather than selling what he had, he would end his life now.
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Library receives copycat threat
A person who identified himself as Jonathan Doe sent an e-mail to various media outlets around Tucson yesterday evening, saying he was going to kill at least six students and faculty or "anyone else that got in his way" at the UA library at 5:30 p.m., police said.
The threat caused university officials to shut down the Main Library until 7 a.m. this morning.
An investigation was underway to track the e-mail, UAPD Commander Brian Seastone said, which came only two days after a shooting spree at the College of Nursing left four dead.
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Regents discuss new directions
Tuition was a hot topic on the minds of members of the Arizona Board of Regents yesterday.
Regents met in Tempe to discuss the Changing Directions initiative yesterday, which would allow the three universities to raise tuition, pursue different goals and restrict enrollment.
President Pete Likins presented the Arizona Board of Regents with a description of his Focused Excellence plan, which would limit the number of classes and majors offered at UA, increase admission requirements and possibly increase tuition.
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Nursing college reopens Monday
Almost as quickly as the College of Nursing was fragmented Monday by the shooting death of three of its professors, on Tuesday faculty and university officials began planning to regroup and reopen.
Next Monday, Nov. 4, has been set as a tentative date for classes to resume a normal schedule, said Dr. Raymond Woosley, vice president for health sciences.
Administration officials, including Woosley and Provost George Davis, met with dean of the nursing college Marjorie Isenberg and faculty on Tuesday to determine how students and staff will work through both the emotional and academic aftereffects of the murders.
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Salmon looks to free market for answers
Matt Salmon, the Republican candidate for governor, says that he has traveled the state more than any other candidate, letting everyone know that he always keeps his promises.
"I'm a plain-spoken person. I don't speak out of both sides of my mouth," he said. "I say what I believe in my heart."
As a U.S. Congressman, Salmon said that he promised to only serve three terms, and he's proud that he stuck to that promise.
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On the Spot
Graduate student reflects on similarities between Japan and Wisconsin, cheese, hair loss
YABE: Wait a minute, you're going to take a picture of me?
WILDCAT: Just your head while we're talking. So, where are you off to right now?
YABE: I'm going home.
WILDCAT: Have you had a long day?
YABE: Yeah. Very long.
WILDCAT: Do they work you hard in the graduate program?
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Campus Briefs
Facilities Management key desk will close today for relocation
The Facilities Management key desk will be closed today and tomorrow as it moves to a new location. The key desk will re-open on Monday, Nov. 4, in the parking garage on East Sixth Street just southwest of the Bio Sciences West building. Facilities Management recommends accessing the key desk via Lowell since East Fifth Street is currently closed due to construction on Highland Commons. The key desk will keep its regular hours ÷ 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ÷ when it re-opens.
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Fast facts:
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Author Toni Morrison's name at birth was Chloe Anthony Wofford. Toni is derived from her middle name, and her last name changed when she married for the first time.
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Court ladies of Henry VIII's reign tinted their hair with the spice saffron until the king forbade it. He feared a saffron shortage would result from the fashion statement, and that it might reach his own dining table.
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Canada's first Olympic gold medal was won by a man competing for the United States. George Orton of Strathroy, Ontario, took first place in the steeplechase at the 1900 Olympics in Paris; but because Canada didn't have an official team, he entered as part of the American team instead.
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Gatorade got its name from the University of Florida ÷ the Gators ÷ where it was developed.
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Milk delivered to the store today was in the cow two days ago.
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Less than one patented invention in a hundred makes any money for the inventor.
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On this date:
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In 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 theses, an attack on various ecclesiastical abuses, on the door of Wittenberg Palace, marking the beginning of the Protestant Reformation in Germany.
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In 1864, Nevada was admitted to the union as the 36th state of the United States.
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In 1926, escape artist and master magician Harry Houdini died on this date at age 52 from acute appendicitis.
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In 1952, the United States exploded the first hydrogen bomb at the Elugelab Atoll in the Eniwetok Proving Grounds in the Pacific Marshall Islands.
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In 1974, Britain, France and the United States vetoed a motion at the United Nations to expel South Africa.
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Quotable...
"You've been very fair with me and my family and I want to thank you."
÷ Former mob hitman Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano addressing Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Steven Sheldon after a hearing in which he was sentenced 19 years in prison for allegedly masterminding an Ecstasy ring.
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