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Some can't be home for holiday
Students from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and China may not be able to go home over winter break, because they would not be able to receive visas to return to the United States for spring semester.
Some students from countries the United States has recently dubbed "terrorist" states will also have to re-register to remain in the United States legally and avoid deportation.
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Levasseur's father says greed led to son's arrest
Says son Justin is Îbook smart,' but a Îstreet idiot'
The father of Justin Levasseur, the UA football player who was arrested in Illinois last Tuesday on suspicion of intent to deal the 87 pounds of marijuana found in his truck, said that the only thing his son is guilty of is a desire for money.
In a conversation with the Wildcat on Tuesday, Michael Levasseur said that Justin ÷ who had been in jail for a week as of yesterday ÷ had often made comments about how other players on the team were living beyond their means, and that he wanted to get in on the action.
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End is here for winter grads
Surgeon General Richard Carmona will speak at Dec. 21 commencement ceremony for nearly 4,000 graduating students
This December, the only thought racing through the minds of seniors is graduation and entering the place that four years ago seemed like an eternity away ÷ the world beyond college.
On Dec. 21, during the 127th Commencement Ceremony, President Pete Likins will confer degrees upon almost 4,000 students (2,956 undergraduate, 498 masters, 198 doctoral, three specialist, one medical, 11 masters of law and nine juris doctor).
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Season of stress arrives
Holidays, finals make the end of the semester a trying time for many
You have a biology exam on Monday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and two finals on Tuesday. You need to buy a birthday present for Granny, your significant other needs some space and your acne is starting up again.
Yes, finals week can make you freak out.
There are plenty of students stressing about studying ÷ not to mention holiday shopping ÷ during finals week, but there are several ways people can reduce or eliminate their stress.
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Grad students to get on-campus housing
$18M Euclid housing project set to be completed next year; 320-space facility will include plaza connecting to Coronado
A new student housing complex now under construction north of Coronado Residence Hall will be targeted toward individual graduate students, but won't replace Christopher City, the former family housing complex for graduate students.
Construction recently started on a series of graduate housing buildings, located on North Euclid Avenue between East University Boulevard and East Sixth Street.
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6 seniors to receive Îgrowth' recognition
Centennial Awards, which are given to students who in their time at the UA demonstrated "evidence of outstanding personal growth," will be given to six students at the UA's 127th Commencement Exercises on Dec. 21.
Cheri Blauwet and Oscar Contreras will receive Bachelor's Centennial Awards.
While at the UA, Blauwet, a molecular and cellular biology senior, founded the International Institute for Disability Advocacy, an institute that provides advocacy training and scholarships to the disabled in developing countries.
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New editor Îexcited' to face Îscary' decisions
Incoming editor in chief hopes to build off past foundations
When Daniel Scarpinato was an Arizona Daily Wildcat news reporter, he wasn't afraid to do the dirty work.
During his second semester as a reporter for the Wildcat, his editors called on him to hunt down precise information for a story that was to run the next day. Scared to call President Pete Likins at home themselves, the editors turned to Scarpinato. He obliged.
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The 10 biggest stories of the semester
1. College of Nursing shootings
A failing student shot and killed three professors and then himself in the College of Nursing on Oct. 28, closing the college for a week and shocking the UA community.
The student, Robert S. Flores Jr., who killed professors Cheryl McGaffic, Barbara Monroe and Robin Rogers, had a history of emotional problems and was reportedly upset over a failing grade in one of the professor's classes.
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Keep up with campus events over holidays
Classes are over, but there are still many events on campus during winter break. Here are some things you might want to know, see and prepare for.
Thursday, Dec. 12
DEAD DAY ÷ No classes! Spend the day studying, sleeping, freaking out about finals or attending any of the numerous events on campus.
UApresents: "TCHETCHE," a dance troupe from Africa's Ivory Coast. Through sensual movements, the dancers display to their audience that women are not the weaker gender. Founded in 1997 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Tchetche's mission is to renew African choreography and traditions, many of which pay homage to various gods. And besides, how fun is it to say Tchetche? 7:30 p.m. Crowder Hall. Tickets are $30 for reserved seats. For ticket information call Centennial Hall Box Office at 621-3341.
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Viewpoints: What are you doing for the holidays?
Before finals are done and before the UA slows down for winter break, the Wildcat asked students: What are you doing for the holidays?
"I'm going to basically just hang out and spend Christmas with the family. I'm hoping to get a classic car."
-Don Lottes, media arts freshman
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On the Spot
Once-proud emperor now sees subordinate absconding with the crown that had been his
WILDCAT: If you had to be stuck on a deserted island with anyone from this paper, who would it be?
SKLAR: Rebekah Jampole, because she's going to be my boss when I'm a reporter next semester and I need to suck up to her.
WILDCAT: Good answer. But what if you had to eat the person you were stuck with?
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U-WIRE: Judge rules against U. Missouri in case on in-state student fees
COLUMBIA, Mo. ÷ In a ruling Friday, St. Louis County Circuit Court Judge Kenneth Romines found the University of Missouri system violated state law by charging Missouri residents for their classes.
The class-action lawsuit, filed by three former students in 1998, seeks compensation for in-state undergraduate fees assessed by the UM system between 1995 and 2001.
The suit charges that the UM system Board of Curators violated an 1872 statute when it began collecting educational fees from in-state students in 1986.
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U-WIRE: U. Iowa freshman is trying to bring out smiles with his hugs
IOWA CITY, Iowa ÷ University of Iowa freshman Benjamin "Benjy" Schirm not only talks to strangers, he hugs them, too ÷ up to 100 in a day.
Spinning slowly behind the Pappajohn Business Building on Thursday afternoon, decked out in a blue jumpsuit painted with the words "Hug Me," eyes wide and smiling, Schirm opened his arms as students rushed up and hugged him.
In his first half-hour, the Plymouth, Minn., native gave/received approximately 20 hugs, ending the day with 40 after 45 minutes outside.
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Fast facts:
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In fourteenth-century England, two-thirds of males were named either Robert, William, Henry, John or Richard.
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In ancient Greece, a boxing match began with two boxers standing face to face, their noses touching. Greek boxers wore leather thongs embedded with metal studs strapped on their wrists.
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Some lady beetle, or ladybug, colonies have been reported to contain as many as 500 gallons of beetles. A gallon of beetles contains from 72,000 to 80,000 adults.
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Singer Glen Campbell subbed for Beach Boy Brian Wilson during their 1965 tour.
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In 1845, the third Earl of Ross, a wealthy amateur astronomer, built the world's largest telescope on his Ireland estate. The earl's reflecting telescope had a 72-inch metal mirror, and was suspended between two ivy-covered stone walls.
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In 1769, venetian blinds were patented by Londoner Edward Bevan.
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In 1792, deposed French King Louis XVI went before the national Convention to face charges of treason. He was convicted and sent to the guillotine the following month.
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In 1937, the Fascist Council in Rome withdrew Italy from the League of Nations.
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In 1939, Betty Grable and her legs were featured on LIFE magazine's cover. Legend has it that she did not like the picture, but to those fighting in World War II, it became an international symbol of "back home."
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In 1946, John D. Rockefeller Jr. offered a six-block area of land in New York City to be the headquarters of the United Nations. The next day, the offer was accepted.
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In 1961, President John F. Kennedy ordered the first large group of military advisers into South Vietnam.
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Quotable...
"Justin has always been very book smart, but he is a street idiot."
÷ Michael Levasseur, father of UA football player Justin Levasseur, on allegations that his son was caught with 87-pounds of marijuana.
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