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Grads hit by tuition increase
Grad students think the additional tuition is an unnecessary extra cost
For many graduate students possibly facing a tuition increase, that money can make the difference between staying in school and dropping out.
More than 8,000 UA graduate students will either pay an additional $1,250 for in-state tuition or $1,500 for out-of-state tuition, according to the proposal released to the Arizona Board of Regents Monday.
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Some smokers ignore rules
UA's smoking restrictions are hardly enforced, and students feel free to break them
UA officials have tried it all: enacting a policy backed by legislation, posting signs around buildings, and placing ashtrays far away from building doorways, but UA students still continue to smoke where they please.
A policy backed by state law was enacted in July 2000 to keep smokers at least 25 feet away from entrances to most campus buildings. The only exceptions are smoking-designated residence halls, parts of McKale Center and Arizona Stadium, building stairwells and buildings partially leased by the university.
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Humanities prof unable to travel
Since she came to UA 38 years ago, Donna Swaim has led hundreds of students on voyages all around the globe, teaching them to "look at the world in a different way."
However, for the first time in 22 years, Swaim, a humanities professor, will not be able to travel with her students this year due to health concerns.
For members of the UA community who know Swaim, the news did not come easily. Many gathered at a Faculty Fellows Speakers Series presentation titled "Life and All Its Glories," given by Swaim Wednesday.
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Making the date· without the wait
If you're putting off making a reservation for Valentine's Day dinner then you will probably wind up dining with your sweetheart at the bar.
That is, unless you know the right people.
Many Tucson restaurants are already booked for the holiday, but restaurant personnel say not to give up hope: there may still be a chance to find a table for two instead of two barstools.
Anthony's in the Catalinas is no longer taking reservations for the evening hours. However, manager Frank Inzunza said there is always a way around the reservation book.
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ÎLack of direction' to blame for crash
By Justin Brenneman
Washington Square News
U-WIRE ÷ A New York University professor and aerospace historian lashed out against NASA and the Bush administration Wednesday, criticizing the space program for a "perpetual lack of direction" and suggesting that the program's real purpose should be planetary defense.
William Burrows, a journalism professor in the Faculty of Arts and Science, charged that NASA has run "a very, very slip-shod program" since its inception.
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On the Spot
Freshman band member plays baritone, looks more like a Hobbit than an Oompa Loompa, and thinks Wonka was dealing
WILDCAT: Why are you laughing so much? Are you so excited? You're going to be famous!
STOUT: No, I'm just a happy guy.
WILDCAT: So, what is this instrument here you're playing? Is it a trumpet?
STOUT: No, it's a baritone.
WILDCAT: Oh, a baritone. It's all the same to me. I'm sure it still gives you puffy lips though.
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Fast facts:
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There are more than 600 million telephone lines today, yet almost half the world's population has never made a phone call.
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The people killed most often during bank robberies are the robbers.
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Orville Wright numbered the eggs that his chickens produced so he could eat them in the order they were laid.
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The oldest person on record is Methuselah (969 years old).
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On New Year's Day, 1907, Theodore Roosevelt shook hands with 8,513 people.
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On average in the West, people move to a new house every seven years.
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The world's average school year is 200 days per year. In the U.S., it is 180 days; in Sweden 170 days, in Japan it is 243 days.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19% of U.S. children live in poverty. (1999)
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In ancient times, it was believed that certain colors could combat the evil spirits that lingered over nurseries. Because blue was associated with the heavenly spirits, boys were clothed in that color, boys then being considered the most valuable resource to parents. Although baby girls did not have a color associated with them, they were mostly clothed in black. It was only in the Middle Ages when pink became associated with baby girls.
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In the 1926 film version of Don Juan, actor Lionel Barrymore set the record for the most kisses ever in a single film. Barrymore embraced Mary Astor and Estelle Taylor 127 times.
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Datebook
Memorial Service
· Columbia Memorial Service, McClelland Hall auditorium, Room 20, Tonight, 7 p.m.
Workshop
· Financial Aid Workshop Sunday, Social Sciences building, Room 100, 2 p.m.
Lecture
· "When all Hell Breaks Loose: New Methods for Wildfire Evacuation Planning" Today, Harvill building, Room 404, 3:30 p.m. ÷ 4:30 p.m.
· Efficient Computation for the Analysis of Hearing, Today, Math building, Room 501, 4 p.m.
UApresents
· Anne-Marie McDermott, Crowder Hall, Tonight, 8 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m.
· Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet "Sleeping Beauty," Saturday and Sunday, Centennial Hall, 3 p.m.
Concert
· Arizona Symphony Orchestra in concert, Saturday, Crowder Hall, 7:30 p.m.
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Word Up
"It is the most stunningly meaningless thing I've ever heard."
John Kromko, UA alumnus, criticizing Focused Excellence.
"At a very early age, I realized I liked girls. Shortly thereafter, I realized I liked them naked."
What inspired Joe Francis to create the "Girls Gone Wild" video series.
"Although we grieve deeply, as do the families of Apollo I and Challenger before us, the bold exploration of space must go on."
Statement from the families of the astronauts killed in the space shuttle Columbia.
"We need it to keep our university's arms and legs from being amputated,"
Senator Adam Bronnenkant specifying the reason he supports a $1,000 tuition hike.
"He heard the shit, and he was like, ÎDamn!' So we connected, and it was like, ÎYo, let's hook up, let's do these shows,' and it just clicked like that."
Local rapper Fred Jenkins recalls the roots of his tour with rapper Remedy.
"We are not merely a bunch of party animals."
Drew Baxter, president of Pi Kappa Alpha, defending his fraternity's reputation in a Wildcat guest commentary.
"Honestly, I don't get it. I'd rather they put a cactus there."
Basil Lalli, geosciences sophomore, on the statue art popping up all over campus.
"It frustrates me. Some guy said he saw me. But I don't do stuff like that, and I absolutely did not do anything. I got my name in the paper anyhow, and I got a call from my grandma."
UA senior basketball player Luke Walton in regards to "Candygate."
"I don't think there's anyone in this room who grew up without fairies, magic and angels in their imaginary world. They aren't bad."
The Rev. Don Peter Fleetwood, who gave a thumbs up to the best selling Harry Potter books at a Vatican news conference. Some evangelical groups have condemned the series for glamorizing magic and the occult.
"I think it's important in these economic times that athletics stand on its own two feet."
Athletics Director Jim Livengood on the announcement that athletics will become self-sustaining.
"I'm making this campaign not about personality, not about words, but about making Tucson what it can be."
UA political science professor Tom Volgy announcing his run for mayor next year.
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