It started out as a simple evening at Bradley Johnston's apartment last year ÷ a night of friends, drinking and having fun.

But the fun came to an end when his car flipped over and rolled into a wash, critically injuring one of the occupants.

That night Johnston received his second DUI.

"I was in shock," Johnston said. "My whole life flashed before my eyes. I knew I wasn't dead, but thinking about all the consequences I would face, it felt like I was." [Read article]

Students looking to return next year to the same room in the residence halls registered last night to keep their spots.

Though Residence Life officials did not tally how many students signed up, associate director Pam Obando said at the beginning of the night she expected about 500 students to apply.

Under a policy enacted last year, only 1,000 students are allowed to return to the dorms for a second year, and no students are allowed to live there for more than four semesters. [Read article]

Nearly two decades ago, Colleen Keefe sat in class in the Franklin building, staring at her typewriter and daydreaming about the upcoming weekend.

Now, 18 years later, Keefe sits in the same classroom and stares at her computer screen, wondering about her three children and the tasks she must complete for the day.

Keefe, a 37-year-old journalism junior, attended UA from 1982 through 1985, but left as an undergraduate when she became sidetracked by a promising job opportunity. She returned 15 years later with a family of her own, a new perspective on college and a whole new set of hardships. [Read article]

Larissa Smith never had any sisters ÷ until she came to the UA.

Smith, an anthropology sophomore, joined Sigma Gamma Rho sorority not only because her mother was a member but because of the strong bonds she witnessed among the members.

"Being an only child I didn't have a sister. But being in a sorority I have learned a lot about sisterhood and what it is like having someone you can truly depend on and truly count on," the Sigma Gamma Rho vice president said. [Read article]

Psychology freshman wants to know why there are so many social problems

WILDCAT: Do you like to pick people's brains apart?

TEATERS: Yeah.

WILDCAT: Do you solve all your friends' problems?

TEATERS: I have enough problems on my own.

WILDCAT: At least you have the background to figure out what's going on in your head. So what do you want to do?

TEATERS: Be a social psychologist. You know, study all the aspects of life and figure out why there's so many problems. [Read article]

· 412,097 men had breast reductions in 2001.

· The United Nations organization was founded in 1945.

· Maria Ann Smith introduced the Granny Smith apple in 1838.

· Tea is said to have been discovered in 2737 B.C. by a Chinese emperor when some tea leaves accidentally blew into a pot of boiling water.

· The tall chef's hat is called a toque. [Read article]

UA Mock Trial team does well at regional tournament

The UA mock trial team competed for the first time ever at the American Mock Trial Assocation regional tournament in Ogden, Utah, and won the Outstanding New School award.

The two UA teams took second and fourth place in the region. Twenty-seven teams from Arizona, Colorado, Washington, Texas, Oregon, Indiana, Utah, and Idaho competed in the tournament. [Read article]